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Our Verdict
If you already enjoy Gloom and want more dark humor shenanigans, this expansion is for you! It expands the game with a new family and more cards to spread the despair.
Highlights
- More cards and families
- Expands base game
- Sharp black humor
- New thematic family
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Language dependency
- More tragedy
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If you're into the morbid, black-humored vibe of Gloom, the Unhappy Homes expansion is a must-have! It introduces a new family of failed artists, the Le Canard Noir troupe, whose lives are a constant string of disasters. With 55 new cards, including Modifiers, Events, and Untimely Deaths, the fun (or misfortune!) never stops. The game now supports an additional player, bringing the total to 5, and adds an extra layer of tragedy with Mystery cards, offering special effects and Pathos points for a specific Residence. These Mystery cards, featuring a dark blue effect bar, can only be played on Residences and remain even if the play requirements are lost. Plus, you can discard a Mystery from your hand as a free play. The five new Residences, with a light blue background, complement the experience, each tied to the family occupying it. Get ready for more misfortunes, more laughs, and more despair with this family of decadent artists!
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Publisher
Atlas Games, Black Monk, Edge Entertainment, uplay.it edizioni
Designer
Keith Baker
Artist
J. Scott Reeves, Lee Meyer, Lee Moyer, Michelle Nephew
Can this expansion be played alone?
No, Gloom: Unhappy Homes is an expansion and requires the base game Gloom to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion increases the maximum player count from 4 to 5.
Are the cards in English?
Yes, the original cards and the expansion cards are in English. It's recommended to have a translated reference sheet or translated cards to facilitate gameplay.
What is the average playtime with the expansion?
The playtime remains around 30 minutes, similar to the base game.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the new cards and family might require a little initial adaptation.
What are Mystery cards?
Mystery cards are a new type of card that can be played on Residences, offering special effects and Pathos points to the player.