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Our Verdict
If you already own the base Conan game and want more character options with different playstyles, this little box is a must-have! It brings new and interesting figures that give extra oomph to your games.
Highlights
- New character options
- Detailed and unique miniatures
- Expands tactical versatility
- Faithful to Conan theme
Keep in mind
- Requires the base Conan game
- May introduce player elimination
- Some language dependency
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If you're a fan of the Conan universe and have already delved into the base game, the 'Paolo Parente Guest box' is one of those extras that add a special flavor to your sessions. This expansion brings two brand-new figures to your roster: an alternate version of Valeria and the dynamic duo Taramis/Salome. Valeria here gets an upgrade in agility and dexterity, becoming faster and more versatile in close combat, stepping away slightly from her pure brute force role. Taramis, the queen of Khauran, focuses more on support strategies, bringing her bodyguards and benefiting allies, while her twin sister, Salome, enters the scene as a powerful sorceress capable of summoning colossal creatures like Thaug to annihilate enemies. This box adds strategic depth and new tactical options, whether playing against the Overlord or as him, exploring the duality of the sisters and the versatility of the new Valeria. It's an invitation to revisit the world of Conan with characters that bring inédite gameplay approaches, maintaining fidelity to the original material and the quality of the miniatures.
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Publisher
asmodee, Monolith Board Games
Designer
Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala, Croc, Frédéric Henry, Laurent Pouchain, Ludovic Maublanc, Pascal Bernard
Artist
Paolo Parente, Viktor Dragosani
Do I need the base Conan game to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion box, so you need to have the base game 'Conan' to use the new characters and components.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. It adds characters that can be used in the base game sessions, which typically accommodate 2 to 5 players.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Not drastically. The expansion adds new abilities and strategies with the characters, but the core rules of the base game remain the same. It's more about having more options than more complicated rules.
What are the main components included in this box?
You'll find two amazing miniatures (an alternate Valeria and Taramis/Salome), along with their corresponding character sheets and some tokens or tiles, depending on the version.
Which mechanic is this expansion most focused on?
It brings more focus to 'Variable Player Powers' with the new heroines, and depending on who you play as the Overlord, it can explore more 'Area Movement' and 'Dice Rolling'.
Is it worth it for those who play mostly in cooperative mode?
Yes! The new characters offer different approaches that can be interesting for both the heroes' side and the Overlord, adding variety to cooperative campaigns.