Death Valley: Panamint City
Banana Games, Button Shy, Salt & Pepper Games · Board game · 2021
1–2 · best 1, 2
Solo
15 min
Weight 1.7/5
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoy Death Valley and want to add some variety to your games, this expansion is a gem! It lets you build the deck your way, totally changing the game's dynamics.
Highlights
- Total deck customization
- Guaranteed replayability boost
- New thematic challenges
- Easy integration
Keep in mind
- Requires base Death Valley game
- Needs prior planning
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to give your favorite board game a little boost! Death Valley: Panamint City is an expansion that brings 6 brand-new cards for you to customize your gameplay experience even before you start. You know that feeling of wanting a little variety? That's exactly what this expansion delivers!
Here's how it works: before each game, you'll take a look at all the cards from the base game and this expansion. Then, the magic happens: you choose which cards will make up your final deck. The idea is to select 3 Animal cards, 4 Flood cards, 5 Terrain cards, and 6 Heat cards to shuffle and form the deck you'll face. The cards left out, well, they won't be part of this adventure. This customization allows you to adjust the difficulty and the type of challenges you want to tackle, making each game unique.
This expansion adds elements like Vultures, Panamint City, Red Cathedral, Ubehebe Crater, Zabriskie Point, and Panamint Dunes to your game. It's a smart way to refresh the challenge and strategy of Death Valley, maintaining the game's core of push-your-luck and pattern building, but with a personal touch. Perfect for those who have already mastered the base game and want more variety, or for those who enjoy planning their own adventure.
Here's how it works: before each game, you'll take a look at all the cards from the base game and this expansion. Then, the magic happens: you choose which cards will make up your final deck. The idea is to select 3 Animal cards, 4 Flood cards, 5 Terrain cards, and 6 Heat cards to shuffle and form the deck you'll face. The cards left out, well, they won't be part of this adventure. This customization allows you to adjust the difficulty and the type of challenges you want to tackle, making each game unique.
This expansion adds elements like Vultures, Panamint City, Red Cathedral, Ubehebe Crater, Zabriskie Point, and Panamint Dunes to your game. It's a smart way to refresh the challenge and strategy of Death Valley, maintaining the game's core of push-your-luck and pattern building, but with a personal touch. Perfect for those who have already mastered the base game and want more variety, or for those who enjoy planning their own adventure.
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Banana Games, Button Shy, Salt & Pepper Games
Designer
Kevin Ellenburg
Artist
Fachri Maulana
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game?
Well, it's an expansion, so you absolutely NEED the base Death Valley game to play with these new cards. They're designed to enhance the game you already own!
How many new cards come in this expansion?
There are 6 exclusive cards that bring new elements and challenges to your Death Valley games.
How does the deck customization work?
Before playing, you separate the expansion and base game cards by type (Animal, Flood, Terrain, Heat) and choose how many of each you want to shuffle into your final deck. That's how you build your challenge!
Does this expansion significantly change the gameplay experience?
Yes! By allowing you to choose which cards make up the deck, the expansion changes the frequency and type of dangers you'll face, making each game more unique and tailored to your preferences.
Is the expansion difficult to learn how to use?
Not at all! The customization mechanic is quite simple and intuitive. You just need to follow the recommended number of cards per type, or you can even create your own selection rules if you want to get more adventurous.
Who do you recommend this expansion for?
We highly recommend it for anyone who has already had a lot of fun with the original Death Valley and is looking for more variety and control over their gameplay experience. If you enjoy planning and setting up your own challenge, you'll love it!
