It's a Wonderful World: Corruption & Ascension — Prices

La Boîte de Jeu, Engames, Evrikus · Board game · 2020
Ludopedia 8.1 BGG 1–7 · best 4 Solo 45 min Weight 2.6/5
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RECOMMENDED

Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want more depth and more players. The corruption system adds a delicious layer of risk.

Highlights
  • Increases player limit to 7 players
  • Corruption mechanic creates great dilemmas
  • New pair-based scoring combos
  • Maintains the base game's agility
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to function
  • Slightly increases mental complexity
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If you already enjoy building your empire in It's a Wonderful World, the Corruption & Ascension expansion arrives to give your experience the necessary 'upgrade'. This isn't just a pile of new cards; it's a shift in the dynamics of how you plan your rise to the top. Now, rounds mix the classic Development cards with the new Ascension cards, forcing you to balance your traditional economy with fresh scoring opportunities.

The real game-changer here are the Ascension cards, which bring fresh mechanics to the table. You'll deal with pair scoring (that satisfying feeling of completing combos) and, of course, Corruption. Yes, you can now take shady shortcuts to grow faster, but remember that every sin has its price at the end of the game. This layer of risk and reward adds a strategic tension that the base game lacked, turning hand management into a mental chess match: is it worth getting corrupted now to dominate later?

Beyond the strategic depth, the expansion solves a common problem in drafting games: the number of people at the table. With this new deck, the player limit increases to up to 7 players! This makes the game perfect for those group gatherings where nobody wants to be left out, while maintaining fluidity thanks to the simultaneous action selection. If you love optimizing every resource and adore the feeling of seeing your civilization prosper (even if it's through a few shady schemes), this content is essential. It's the ideal expansion for those who felt they had already mastered the base game and wanted an extra challenge or more variety in their sessions.

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Components: Multi-Use Cards Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Crowdfunding: Spieleschmiede Game: It's a Wonderful World Mechanism: Tableau Building Players: Expansions Changing Player Count
Publisher La Boîte de Jeu, Engames, Evrikus, Geronimo Games, Kobold Spieleverlag, Lucky Duck Games, MTS Games, One Moment Games, Origames, Reflexshop, Studio Supernova, TLAMA games, Tranjis Games
Designer Frédéric Guérard
Artist Anthony Wolff, Frédéric Guérard

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need It's a Wonderful World to use these cards.
Does the game slow down significantly with 7 players?
Surprisingly, no. Since actions are selected simultaneously, the game time doesn't explode even with more people.
Does corruption hurt players who play honestly?
It creates a balance. Those who get corrupted grow faster but pay the price at the end; honest players have the advantage in final scoring.
Is it hard to learn?
If you already know the base game, it's quite easy. It's just new scoring rules and the Ascension card dynamics.
Is it worth it if I mostly play solo or as a duo?
Yes, because the new cards add variety and new strategies regardless of the player count.