Corps of Discovery: Expansion 1 – Insecta

Off the Page Games, GaGa Games · Board game · 2025
1–4 Solo 45–60 min
1.0 rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
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1.0 rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy unraveling mysteries and dealing with tense situations, this Corps of Discovery expansion will hook you!

Highlights
  • Engaging deduction challenge
  • Creative new threats
  • Pressure-filled logistics
  • Expands the base game
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Can be challenging
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey folks! Ready for another adventure with the Corps of Discovery? This time, the expedition ventures deeper into uncharted territories, and what they find is… a bit creepy! The forests are swarming with giant insects, and the only way to deal with this plague is a potent insecticide. The catch? All the scientific gear was left behind on the boat. To make matters worse, an amphibious monster, the Ranidae, lurks in the river waters, right on the path between the shore and the vessel, making resource transport a real hassle. You'll need to use all your wits to figure out how to gather the ingredients and concoct the poison, all while avoiding this terrifying creature. It's a deduction and logistics challenge that will test your ability to think fast and plan every move. This expansion brings fresh challenges and dangers to the base game, requiring you to adapt to new threats and strategies. If you enjoy solving puzzles under pressure and exploring the unknown, this one's for you! Get your notebooks ready, because science and survival go hand in hand in this new undertaking.

Best player count

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1–4 players
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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Corps of Discovery
Publisher Off the Page Games, GaGa Games
Designer Jay Cormier, Sen-Foong Lim
Artist Matthew Roberts

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game 'Corps of Discovery' to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This expansion adds new elements to the core game, so you need the base game to enjoy everything it offers.
What is the complexity level of this expansion?
The expansion introduces deduction and resource management challenges, so it might be slightly more complex than the base game, but nothing too daunting for those already familiar with the series.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 4 players.
How long does a game session with this expansion take?
The estimated playtime is between 45 and 60 minutes, quite similar to the base game.
What are the main new components or mechanics?
The expansion introduces new threats like giant insects and the Ranidae monster, along with a greater focus on ingredient gathering and deduction to create an insecticide.
Is this expansion more focused on combat or puzzle-solving?
The main focus is on deduction and logistics to overcome challenges, with 'puzzle' elements involved in figuring out how to craft the poison and deal with the threats.