# King of New York: Power Up! ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4, 5) - **Duration**: 40 min - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Richard Garfield - **Artists**: Régis Torres - **Publishers**: Devir, Egmont Polska, GaGa Games, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby Japan, IELLO - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction - **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Player Elimination, Push Your Luck, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you enjoy the vibe of destroying cities with giant monsters and want more options, this expansion supercharges King of New York (and even King of Tokyo)! You can mix everything up and let the chaos reign.More monsters and insane powersMixes King of NY and TokyoBoosts replayabilityNew strategies with cardsStill has player eliminationDepends on the base gameDice luck still mattersRECOMMENDED ## Description If you enjoy the mayhem of giant monsters tearing up cities and want more options for your collection, King of New York: Power Up! is the right choice! This expansion introduces two brand-new sets of evolution cards, catering to both King of New York players and King of Tokyo fans. To spice things up even further, a new sea monster, Sharky (or Mega Shark, as you prefer), arrives to wreak havoc. The main highlight is that rolling hearts on the dice, even if not consecutively, gives you a chance to draw these evolution cards. And believe me, the powers they unlock are out of this world, capable of turning the game completely upside down! Want more? This expansion allows you to mix monsters from King of New York and King of Tokyo, creating epic and unprecedented battles for supremacy. Get ready to see creatures from different universes facing off in Tokyo or New York, each with their unique tricks and evolutions. It's a great addition for those who already own the base game and want to refresh their experience, adding more strategy and twists. The 'push your luck' mechanic remains, inviting you to take more risks with the dice to obtain those powers that can lead you to victory. With more monster and card variety, each game becomes a new and unpredictable experience. It guarantees fun for those who love dice, combat, and a touch of strategic chaos. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In King of New York: Power Up!, the struggle for Manhattan has leveled up! Monsters are evolving and now benefit from new powers. Players are trying to evolve their monsters and use new powers to win. The game introduces a new champion, Mega Shark, and Evolution cards that provide new ways to play. Preparation (Setup) Take the Evolution cards that correspond to the game you want to play. For King of New York, use the cards with a black border. The others are left in the box. Take the 8 Evolution cards belonging to your Monster, shuffle them, and make a deck that you put in front of yourself. Each Monster begins with an Evolution. Draw 2 cards from your deck and choose one of them. Keep the chosen card in your hand (without showing it). Shuffle the other card into your deck. If playing with Mega Shark, use its monster board and cardboard figure + stand. Variants Mutant Evolutions This variant offers a more competitive approach to Power Up!: Shuffle the Evolutions of all Monsters in play and deal eight Evolutions to each player (these can therefore belong to any Monster). Players simultaneously choose an Evolution and play it face-down in front of themselves, then pass the other Evolutions to the player on their left. Everyone looks at the 7 Evolutions they just received, chooses one, and passes the remaining 6 to the player on their left. Repeat this action until everyone has eight Evolutions. Each player shuffles their Evolutions and makes a deck face-down in front of themselves. Fluxo do Jogo Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Ações e Como Jogar How to Evolve? When a Monster gets at least with their Roll, they draw 2 Evolution cards, keep 1 in their hand without showing it, and discard the other. This is not a cost, but rather a bonus. You can still use the dice to heal (if you're not in Manhattan or Tokyo) or for the effect of a Keep or another Evolution card. Being in Manhattan or Tokyo doesn't stop you from drawing Evolution cards. If your Evolution card deck is empty, reshuffle your discarded cards to make a new deck. Evolutions Keep your Evolutions in hand until you decide to play them. This can be even during another player's turn if the card's effect doesn't specify when to play it. There are two types of Evolutions: Temporary Evolutions: Discard them after use. Permanent Evolutions: Play them face-up in front of you. You benefit from their effect as long as they remain in play. Note: When a base game card or an Evolution card refers to a "card" with no clarification, it does not apply to Evolutions. Details of Evolution Cards NAME OF THE MONSTER: Shows to which Monster this Evolution belongs. TYPE OF EVOLUTION: An Evolution can be Temporary or Permanent. NAME AND EFFECT OF THE EVOLUTION: Describes what the Evolution does. For example, WHITE DEATH (a Permanent Evolution for Mega Shark) states: "Play with 1 extra die. You cannot win with your ★." SPECIES: Whether Mutant, Invader, or Robot, each Monster belongs to a species. These are used with tournament variants and future expansions. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Dicas para Vencer Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base King of New York game to play? Yes, this is an expansion and requires the King of New York base game to be played. ### Can I use the evolution cards in King of Tokyo? Yes! The expansion is designed to work with both King of New York and King of Tokyo, and you can even mix monsters from both games. ### How many players can participate? Just like the base game, the expansion supports 2 to 6 players. ### Does the game time change much? The estimated 40-minute playtime remains consistent, though it might vary slightly depending on how familiar players are with the new cards and monsters. ### Does the game's complexity increase significantly? The complexity is considered low to moderate. The new evolution card rules are easy to grasp, adding more options without making the game complicated. ### What if I don't like player elimination? This mechanic is still present, as it's a core part of the King of Tokyo/New York experience. If you're completely against it, this might not be the best fit. ### What components come in the box? The expansion includes exclusive evolution cards, a new monster (Sharky/Mega Shark), and possibly related tokens or components. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4886347&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/18016/king-of-new-york-power-up?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com