# Keep the Heroes Out!: The Sparkling Guardian Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 40-0 min
- **Weight**: 2.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Luís Brueh
- **Artists**: Luís Brueh
- **Publishers**: Brueh Games Inc., Board Zeppelin, Dice&Bones, Mirakulus
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game

## Verdict
Perfect for base game owners looking for new support tactics with a fun theme.New clan with unique mechanicsMagic boots alter movementVibrant and thematic visualsAdditional promo cards includedCrowdfunding exclusive availabilityRequires base game to playFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're already used to setting traps and causing chaos to stop meddling heroes from invading your dungeon in Keep the Heroes Out!, get ready for a new level of magic and color. The Sparkling Guardian expansion brings the Unicorn clan to the table, adding a refreshing and visually vibrant dynamic to the game. Forget the image of cute and harmless unicorns; here, they are playable monsters with very peculiar abilities.

The highlight of this expansion is the unicorns' ability to scatter 'rainbow surprises' throughout the dungeon. These surprises aren't just for show: they grant magical boots to your fellow monsters, facilitating movement and strategic coordination to block the adventurers' path. It's the kind of addition that changes how you interact with the map, turning dungeon logistics into something more dynamic and unpredictable.

In addition to the new clan, the expansion also includes the Dice Tower 2023 Promo cards, bringing more layers of strategy and variety to your matches. As a crowdfunding exclusive item, it's the perfect 'upgrade' for those who want to add more depth to the base game, injecting new support tactics and, of course, a touch of glitter and fantasy into the fight against the heroes. If you're looking to diversify your clan options and want to see your monsters equipped with magical items while kicking heroes out, The Sparkling Guardian is the way to go.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need the original Keep the Heroes Out! to use these new components.

### What makes the Unicorns different?
They scatter rainbow surprises that grant magic boots to other monsters, improving your team's mobility.

### Does the expansion change the play time?
Not significantly. It adds new strategic options, but game duration remains around the 40-minute average.

### How many players does it support?
It follows the base game's count, supporting 1 to 4 players.

### Is it hard to learn?
If you already know the base game, the learning curve is minimal. It's basically adding a new clan and some promo cards.

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