# Mandala Stones: Harmony ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 2.29 / 5 - **Designers**: Filip Głowacz - **Artists**: Zbigniew Umgelter - **Publishers**: Board&Dice, Kobold Spieleverlag, Lucky Duck Games, TCG Factory - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Layering, Pattern Building, Set Collection ## Verdict If you already love Mandala Stones and crave more strategic depth, Harmony is the dose of challenge you've been waiting for!New wild card stonesMore tactical flexibilityIncreases replayabilityNew challengesSeamless integrationRequires base gameInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED ## Description Hey board game enthusiasts! If you've already been charmed by the tranquility and beauty of Mandala Stones, get ready to elevate your experience to a new level with the Harmony expansion. This gem brings a fresh challenge for those who have already mastered the art of arranging colorful stones and creating breathtaking patterns. With a brand-new set of 12 stones, the Mandala board gains renewed energy. The big twist here is that these new stones function as wild cards! That's right, now your set collection and pattern building strategies will become even more flexible and full of possibilities. Just imagine the range of options that open up for you to score and surprise your opponents! Competing with friends and family to assemble the most incredible patterns has never been so exciting and, at the same time, so challenging. Harmony isn't just more of the same; it deepens the gameplay of the base game, adding a strategic layer that will get your brain buzzing with ideas. If you enjoy games with layering, pattern building, and set collection mechanics, and are already a fan of the original Mandala Stones, this expansion is a treat to bring even more fun and beauty to your game nights. Get ready for more moments of pure concentration and satisfaction as you watch your mandalas come to life! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Welcome back to Mandala Stones, a game of tranquility and beauty! In Mandala Stones: Harmony, players undertake a new challenge with a whole new set of 12 Stones. These new Stones serve as wild cards, adding a new layer of strategy to creating beautiful patterns. The goal is to compete with friends and family to create stunning works of art and score the most Victory Points. Preparation (Setup) To set up Mandala Stones: Harmony, follow the setup instructions from the base game, step by step. Only apply the following changes to specific sections: Mandala Board Setup After placing the Mandala board on the gaming table, place each of the 12 new Stones on each of the Victory Point spaces. Fluxo do Jogo Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Ações e Como Jogar Mandala Stones: Harmony introduces minimal, yet significant changes to the gameplay. Use the rules of play from the base game, with the following exceptions: Scoring When you place the Stones you used for scoring on the board, they may end up covering spaces where New Stones are already present. Instead of covering a New Stone, take it away from the Mandala board and place it next to your player board. You may choose to: Either keep the New Stone, and in this case, follow the rules detailed in the following paragraphs. Or ignore the New Stone. If you choose this option, return the New Stone back to the game box and gain the depicted amount of Victory Points, as per base game rules. After finishing placing Stones on the Mandala board, you may have one or more New Stones next to your player board. Place those immediately onto existing towers on your player board. When placing New Stones on your player board, you must follow these rules: You must place New Stones on existing towers. You are not allowed to start new towers with New Stones. A tower may never be higher than 4 Stones (including New Stones). You are allowed to place a New Stone directly on another New Stone, as long as you do not break any other of the above rules. If you are not able to place all the New Stones you received, simply return the excess New Stones to the game box; they will not be needed for the rest of the game. IMPORTANT! When you place scored Stones onto the Mandala board, you must always start with New Stones, to avoid any confusion between New Stones present on the Mandala board at the start of the game, and all the Stones placed on the Mandala board as part of a Score action. For the purpose of Scoring a color, each New Stone in your towers momentarily takes the color of your choice. Therefore, when you Score a color, you may choose to include any New Stone staying atop any of your towers, but this is not mandatory. New Stones and Goals For purposes of scoring Objective cards, the New Stones are considered to have their own (fifth) color, as well as their own pattern. 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 ### Is Mandala Stones: Harmony a standalone game or an expansion? It's an expansion! To play Mandala Stones: Harmony, you'll need the base game Mandala Stones. It adds new elements and challenges to your original experience. ### How many players can participate with this expansion? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, supporting 2 to 4 participants. Perfect for a game afternoon with friends and family! ### How long does a game last with the Harmony expansion? The game time remains the same as the original Mandala Stones, around 30 to 40 minutes. The new stones don't significantly extend the duration, focusing on adding strategic depth. ### What level of complexity does Harmony add to the base game? It adds an extra layer of complexity, mainly due to the introduction of wild card stones. This requires a bit more planning and adaptability, but nothing a player familiar with the base game can't pick up quickly! ### What are the main new features this expansion brings? The big star is the 12 new stones that act as wild cards, offering more options for completing sets and building patterns. This opens up a range of new strategies and makes the competition even more intense. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It's highly recommended for those who are already fans of Mandala Stones and are looking for more variety, strategic challenges, and replayability. If you want to spice up your games and explore new tactics, Harmony is for you! ### Are the expansion components compatible with the base game? Yes, the components are designed to integrate seamlessly with the base game, maintaining the same quality and visual aesthetic. 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