# Fallout: New California ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 120-180 min - **Weight**: 3.07 / 5 - **Designers**: Brad Andres, Dane Beltrami - **Artists**: Evan Simonet, Matt Bradbury - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta, Hobby Japan, Hobby World - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Science Fiction, Video Game Theme - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Role Playing, Storytelling, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're a Fallout fan and already enjoyed the base game, this expansion is a treasure trove for diving deeper into the wasteland with new stories and characters!More narrative contentUnique new charactersExpanded map explorationIconic locations to revisitIncreases replayabilityRequires base gameLanguage dependentLong play timeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for another dose of radiation and adventure with *Fallout: New California*, the expansion that throws you headfirst into the sunny (and radioactive) chaos of post-Great War California! If you've already enjoyed the base game *Fallout: The Board Game*, you'll love exploring even more of what the wasteland has to offer. Forget ocean breezes; here, the vibe is destruction and, of course, plenty of loot! This expansion is not a standalone game, so you'll need the base game to dive in. It brings a ton of new content to supercharge your wasteland sessions: we're talking about new quests that will take you down unexpected paths, fresh companions to help you (or hinder you, who knows?), and plenty of brand-new items and gear to upgrade your character. And there's more! You can take control of five new characters, each with their quirks, and explore twelve new map tiles that expand the original scenarios or take you directly into sunny (and dangerous) New California. Prepare to revisit iconic locations from the *Fallout* series, delve into the depths of The Hole, raid the Lost Hills Bunker, or venture into the imposing Cathedral. It's your chance to experience new stories and face even greater challenges in this desolate world, full of opportunities for those not afraid of a little radiation! ## How to Play Game Objective In Fallout: New California, players take on the role of survivors exploring the desolate post‑apocalyptic territory of California. The main goal is to complete the missions (quest cards) and survive encounters with enemies and environmental hazards. Victory is achieved when all the victory objectives of the chosen scenario are met. If any defeat condition is triggered, the game ends in defeat. Setup Assemble the board: combine the base game map tiles with the 12 map tiles from the expansion, as indicated on the scenario sheet. Place the Lost Hills Bunker and The Cathedral tokens in the specified locations. Distribute the cards: mix the expansion encounter, quest, loot, unique asset, and perk cards with the corresponding base game decks. Identify them by the expansion icon in the lower left corner. Select the survivors: choose five new survivors (figures and S.P.E.C.I.A.L. tokens) during step 7 of setup. If playing as Mister Handy, bring both starting character cards. Combine the tokens: merge the expansion faction tokens, enemy tokens, and quest marker tokens with those from the base game. Distribute the caps and quest markers tokens according to the scenario sheet. Game Flow The game progresses in rounds that follow the order of player turn and enemy/environment turn. Each round consists of: Player Turn: each player performs actions in their own phase. Enemy Turn: enemies and environmental events are resolved. Maintenance Phase (if applicable): resolve end‑of‑turn effects, gather resources, and prepare for the next turn. Refer to the rulebook for details on the exact order and global events. Actions and How to Play During the player turn, each survivor can perform the following actions (each action can be used once per turn, unless otherwise restricted): Explore: move to an adjacent tile and resolve an encounter card. Search: look for loot cards or unique asset cards on specific tiles. Attack: use weapons or abilities to reduce an enemy's health. Defend: use equipment or abilities to reduce incoming damage. Use Item: activate effects from loot cards or perk cards. Complete Mission: deliver items or meet conditions of quest cards. See the rulebook for details on action restrictions and each survivor's specific abilities. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when: All victory objectives of the scenario are achieved (win). A defeat condition of the scenario is met (loss). To score, tally: Mission points for each completed quest card. Survival points for each survivor who remains alive. Resource points for caps and items collected. Refer to the rulebook for the exact scoring table and how to determine the winner. Tips for Winning Plan your explorations by combining tiles that offer valuable loot cards with safe paths. Use perk cards that increase survivors' resistance to more dangerous encounters. Manage faction tokens well to maximize support bonuses and resources. ## FAQ ### Is Fallout: New California a standalone game? No, *Fallout: New California* is an expansion and requires a copy of *Fallout: The Board Game* to be played. It adds content to the base game. ### How many players can play with this expansion? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, from 1 to 4 players, allowing for both solo and cooperative experiences. ### What is the average playtime with the expansion? Games can last between 120 and 180 minutes, depending on the scenario and the number of players. Prepare for a long and immersive session! ### Does the expansion add new playable characters? Yes! You'll have the chance to play with five new characters, each with their own unique abilities and quirks, adding more variety to your adventures. ### What new map content does the expansion bring? It includes twelve new map tiles, which can be used to expand existing scenarios or to explore the New California region, featuring new and iconic locations from the series. ### Is a good level of English required to play? Yes, the expansion has a high language dependency, with a lot of text on cards and components. 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