# Cosmic Frog: Find Muck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Jenna Felli
- **Artists**: Tani Pettit
- **Publishers**: Devious Weasel Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Hexagon Grid, Layering, Pattern Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Slide / Push, Sudden Death Ending, Take That, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Random, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Perfect for those who already love the base game and want more strategic layers and wild powers. The chip system is the real game-changer!Psionic powers add fresh dynamicsMuck lands help with scoringChip system deepens the metagameFlexibility between dice and chipsSome components may need translationIncreases the base game complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you thought being an immortal and invulnerable frog was already overkill, get ready: the Find Muck expansion cranks up the madness by turning your amphibian into a psionic master! Now, beyond just surviving the chaos, you can manipulate reality with mental powers, paving the way for intense psychic combat and the peculiar (and necessary) purging of the gullet. It's more strategy, more mayhem, and of course, more powers to dominate the table.

But that's not all. The expansion introduces the Muck Lands, special terrain tiles that present interesting dilemmas while you explore the Outer Dimensions. The best part? These areas act as wildcards for vault scoring, providing that critical edge you need to secure victory.

For those who love deeper strategy, Find Muck introduces a completely new chip system. These chips are used to manage combat, raiding, and returning from the Outer Dimensions, allowing for a much more robust and calculated metagame. The great thing is the flexibility: you can stick with the original dice-based system from the base game or migrate to the new chips. The only golden rule here is consistency: if you choose dice, use dice for everything. If you choose chips, stick with chips until the end. No mixing and matching mid-game, or the psionic chaos turns into a total mess!

Get ready to expand your cosmic horizons, manage your new mental resources, and ensure your frog becomes the most powerful being in the multiverse. If you already enjoy the surreal vibe of Cosmic Frog, this expansion is the perfect spice to make your matches even more unpredictable and competitive.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game  
In Cosmic Frog: Find Muck, players take on the roles of immortal, psionic frogs competing to collect and store valuable land tiles (muck lands) in their interdimensional gullets. The expansion introduces mental combat, a new chip-based system for resolving actions, and special muck lands that act as wildcards for vault scoring. The goal remains to score the most points by strategically harvesting, stealing, and depositing lands into your vault while outmaneuvering opponents.  

Preparation (Setup)  
Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.  

Flow of the Game  
The game follows the base Cosmic Frog structure but adds new mechanics:  
  
  Mental Combat: Resolved using psionic attacks (brain icon), forcing opponents to purge gullet contents.  
  Chip System: Optional replacement for dice in combat, raiding, and returning from the Outer Dimensions.  
  AGGRO: A new action to force opponents to attack you physically.  
  Muck Lands: Special tiles created when purged lands enter the Outer Dimensions.  
  
Players alternate turns, using actions to attack, harvest, raid vaults, or manipulate the Outer Dimensions.  

Actions and How to Play  
Combat  
Combat is now split into physical combat (Shard/Aether) and mental combat (psionic attacks). Key steps:  
  
  Declare attack type (physical or mental).  
  Chip-based resolution: Players place 5 face-down chips; opponents select 2 each to sum as combat scores.  
  Modifiers: Overpower (costs 2 W, +1 chip) or Boost (costs 1 W, +1 per boost).  
  

Mental Combat  
  
  Losing forces defender to purge X items from their gullet (X = combat score difference).  
  Purged lands become muck lands in the Outer Dimensions.  
  

AGGRO  
Force a target to attack you physically unless they pay 2 W to ignore. Target must spend up to 2 W to reach you.  

Outer Dimensions  
Spend points from dice/chips to drift back or gather muck lands via raid attempts (X = 0 for dice, 1 for chips).  

End of Game and Scoring  
Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.  

Tips to Win  
  
  Use muck lands as wildcards: Score them as any land type in your vault to maximize combos.  
  Control knockback: Use soft or thrown combat to manipulate positioning for raids or Outer Dimension access.  
  AGGRO strategically: Force opponents to waste actions or resources attacking you.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, Find Muck is an expansion that adds content to the original Cosmic Frog; it cannot be played standalone.

### Does the chip system replace the dice?
It's an alternative. You can choose between dice or chips, but you must be consistent and use the same system for all combat and return actions.

### Does it make the game much more complex?
It adds new layers (mental powers and new terrains), so the learning curve increases slightly, but nothing a fan of the game can't handle quickly.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
It maintains the same player count as the base game, supporting 2 to 6 players.

### Is there a language barrier?
Be aware that there is moderate language dependency, potentially requiring translated cards or spreadsheets.

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