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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love strategy games with plenty of player interaction and twists, this expansion will delight you.
Highlights
- More characters for variety
- Secret objectives add suspense
- High quality components
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- May increase playtime
- Moderate complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
With the Dwar7s: Fall – Empires Expansion, the chill sets in and rival nations rally to the fight for vital resources. The expansion introduces three new characters, expanding play to 2‑7 players, and adds secret objectives, new scenarios, extra custom meeples, and fresh strategic possibilities. The story pits players against ogres, beast‑hungry elves, and a vengeful dwarf king who may lure frost giants into the fray. The core goal remains: build empires, gather resources, and outmaneuver opponents.
The game blends four core mechanics—Set Collection, Take That, Tile Placement, and Worker Placement—into a tense, strategic experience. Players must plan tile placement to expand territories, deploy workers to harvest resources, and launch attacks on rivals. Secret objectives inject surprise, while scenarios shift difficulty and dynamics. The expansion deepens replayability while preserving a balance of competition and cooperation.
Components are solidly made: 120 wooden meeples in distinct colors, 30 wooden terrain tiles, 60 resource cards, 12 secret objective cards, and an expansion board that attaches to the base board. Artwork stays true to the winter‑fantasy theme, with crystal‑cave motifs and frosty giants. The rulebook has been updated to cover the new character rules and objectives.
The expansion is perfect for fans of empire‑building strategy games that emphasize direct player interaction. If you already own the base game, the add‑on fits seamlessly, expanding the experience without a steep investment. For newcomers, the learning curve is moderate, as the mechanics are familiar, but player interaction can become intense.
The game blends four core mechanics—Set Collection, Take That, Tile Placement, and Worker Placement—into a tense, strategic experience. Players must plan tile placement to expand territories, deploy workers to harvest resources, and launch attacks on rivals. Secret objectives inject surprise, while scenarios shift difficulty and dynamics. The expansion deepens replayability while preserving a balance of competition and cooperation.
Components are solidly made: 120 wooden meeples in distinct colors, 30 wooden terrain tiles, 60 resource cards, 12 secret objective cards, and an expansion board that attaches to the base board. Artwork stays true to the winter‑fantasy theme, with crystal‑cave motifs and frosty giants. The rulebook has been updated to cover the new character rules and objectives.
The expansion is perfect for fans of empire‑building strategy games that emphasize direct player interaction. If you already own the base game, the add‑on fits seamlessly, expanding the experience without a steep investment. For newcomers, the learning curve is moderate, as the mechanics are familiar, but player interaction can become intense.
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Best player count
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2
BEST
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
OK
6
BEST
7
OK
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Publisher
Mandala Jogos, Vesuvius Media
Designer
Luís Brueh
Artist
Luís Brueh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play with this expansion?
2 to 7 players.
How long does a game last?
Approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
What is the game complexity?
Moderate complexity, suitable for players familiar with Dwar7s or with strategy game experience.
What new components does the expansion include?
120 wooden meeples, 30 terrain tiles, 60 resource cards, 12 secret objective cards, 3 additional characters, and an expansion board.
Who is the game recommended for?
Fans of empire‑building strategy games, direct player interaction, and winter fantasy themes.
Do I need the base game to play the expansion?
Yes, the expansion is compatible only with Dwar7s: Fall; it does not work without the base game.