Death Roads: All Stars – Expansion 1: Goons and Guns

The Knights of Unity · Board game · 2023
1–5 Solo 45–90 min Weight 4.0/5
1.0 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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1.0 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already enjoying the madness of Death Roads: All Stars, the "Goons and Guns" expansion is an almost mandatory upgrade to add even more chaos and strategy to your race!

Highlights
  • Charismatic new drivers
  • Innovative Sidekicks mechanic
  • Expanded and dangerous arsenal
Keep in mind
  • Increases complexity
  • Can prolong the game
  • Player elimination still present
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Buckle up, last-minute drivers! The "Goons and Guns" expansion for Death Roads: All Stars is here to add more fuel to the fire of this insane race. If you thought the base game was chaotic, brace yourself: this beauty adds five new competitors to heat up the asphalt, each with their own tricks and envious looks. But the real star here is the "Sidekicks" mechanic, a brand-new addition that changes the game. Now you can hire a dozen goons to give you that extra boost, each with their specialties to help you dominate the track or sabotage rivals.

And speaking of sabotage, the arsenal has also been upgraded! Get ready for a horror show with sonic weapons, murder tools that inflict unprecedented status effects like "Net" and "Buildup," and the cherry on top: a completely new class of weapons with the "Glitch" mechanic, which promises to turn the game upside down. With these novelties, your deck construction and hand management strategies will have to be redone from scratch. The complexity increases a bit, but so does the fun and unpredictability. If you enjoy a racing game with touches of combat, science fiction, and a lot, a lot of mayhem, this expansion is for you. Just don't complain if your car turns into scrap metal before the finish line!

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1–5 players
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Crowdfunding: Gamefound Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Sports: Auto Racing
Publisher The Knights of Unity
Designer Jasiek Łuszczki
Artist Anna Martseniuk, Dawid Malik, Marcin Szewczyk, Mariusz Szulc, Maszrum, Patrycja Boś, Tyma Sobala

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Can this expansion be played on its own?
No, "Goons and Guns" is an expansion and requires the base game Death Roads: All Stars to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains support for 1 to 5 players, the same as the base game.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Yes, the introduction of Sidekicks and new weapons adds strategic layers and options, slightly increasing the overall complexity.
How much playtime does it add?
Depending on players' familiarity with the new mechanics, playtime may increase slightly, especially in the first few games.
What are the main new components?
The expansion includes 5 new drivers, Sidekick cards, weapon cards with new effects, and tokens for the new statuses.
Is it good for newcomers to the game?
We recommend players first become well-acquainted with the base game before adding the expansion, to avoid being overwhelmed by the new rules.