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7.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A perfect-sized-upgrade for players looking to turn their solo sessions into intense-rivalry duels.
Highlights
- Great-built-in-AI-mechanic
- High replayability per card
- Perfectly scales difficulty
- Ultra-portable-fun
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Strictly solo-focused-content
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you've already mastered the art of the lion dance and feel like you need a real challenge, get ready! Aspirations is the solo expansion designed to turn your quiet gaming sessions into a high-stakes competition against a rival troupe. No more playing against an empty table; now, you'll be facing off against an automated-rival system that actually fights back.
The core of this expansion lies in its five unique rival cards. Each one offers a distinct-feeling opponent, as they build their own platforms and trigger specific improvement effects throughout the game. It's a race to the top: you'll need to optimize your moves to ensure your score outshines the rival's-final tally. It's all about precision, timing, and outsmarting the AI built into these cards.
Looking for even more pressure? Aspirations scales with your skill. With-in the cards, you'll find instructions to play at Advanced or Expert levels, making the-rivals even more cunning. It's the perfect way to add replayability and a sense of progression to your-Leaping Lions experience. Whether you have 15 minutes or just a quick break, this expansion turns a solo session into a thrilling duel of wits. Perfect for fans of tight, tactical microgames who crave a bit of competitive tension even when playing alone!
The core of this expansion lies in its five unique rival cards. Each one offers a distinct-feeling opponent, as they build their own platforms and trigger specific improvement effects throughout the game. It's a race to the top: you'll need to optimize your moves to ensure your score outshines the rival's-final tally. It's all about precision, timing, and outsmarting the AI built into these cards.
Looking for even more pressure? Aspirations scales with your skill. With-in the cards, you'll find instructions to play at Advanced or Expert levels, making the-rivals even more cunning. It's the perfect way to add replayability and a sense of progression to your-Leaping Lions experience. Whether you have 15 minutes or just a quick break, this expansion turns a solo session into a thrilling duel of wits. Perfect for fans of tight, tactical microgames who crave a bit of competitive tension even when playing alone!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Families
Publisher
Button Shy
Designer
Mike Mullins
Artist
Nguyen Ngoc Anh Tram
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the-Leaping Lions base game to play.
How long does a session last?
Very quick! Expect to finish a-rivalry in about 15 minutes.
Is it hard?
It starts easy, but the Advanced and Expert-modes provide a real challenge!
What's included?
You get 5-rival cards that introduce-automated-opponents.
Is it portable?
Absolutely! It fits perfectly in your pocket or travel bag.