Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love miniature racing with deep strategy, Power Up! drops upgrades that crank the intensity.
Highlights
- Customizable new cards
- Detailed miniatures
- More power options
Keep in mind
- Early‑backer exclusive
- Slightly higher complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Death Roads: All Stars – Expansion 3: Power Up! arrives as the third community‑driven bonus created during the original Kickstarter campaign. It was an exclusive reward for backers who pledged within the first 24 hours or signed up for the newsletter before launch, and it adds new cards, miniatures and mechanics that crank up the thrill of futuristic racing. The core of the game remains a high‑speed vehicle race across obstacle‑filled tracks, but now players can build their own decks, select variable player powers and spend action points to pull off daring maneuvers. Hand management becomes even more crucial, as each card may grant a boost, an attack, or trigger an event that reshapes the stat‑based turn order. Player elimination is also in play: losing all lives sends you off the track before the finish. Power Up! introduces fresh events that can alter race conditions or activate special abilities of the miniatures, reinforcing the sci‑fi and video‑game theme that defines the series. With premium components – detailed miniatures, vibrant artwork cards and modular boards – the expansion keeps the BGG weight of 4/5, delivering a strategic and tactical experience for 1‑5 players in 45‑90 minute sessions. If you already enjoy the base game, this expansion is a solid upgrade that boosts customization and replayability while preserving the breakneck speed that makes Death Roads a miniature‑racing classic.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Categories
Families
Publisher
The Knights of Unity
Designer
Łukasz Włodarczyk
Artist
Mariusz Szulc, Maszrum, Patrycja Boś
Community
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247owners
2wishlist
4want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
1 to 5 players, suitable for solo or group sessions.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and chosen strategies.
Do I need the base game?
Yes, Power Up! is an expansion that requires Death Roads: All Stars.
What new components are included?
New miniatures, deck‑construction cards, event tokens, and a few action‑point markers.
Does the expansion increase game complexity?
Slightly, due to deck building and variable powers, but still approachable for those familiar with the base game.
Can I play without the new miniatures?
Absolutely, the cards and mechanics work without the additional miniatures.
Is player elimination possible?
Yes, the player elimination rule remains; losing all lives removes your racer from the track.
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