# Mascarade: Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-13 (Best with: 8)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.25 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Faidutti
- **Artists**: Jérémy Masson
- **Publishers**: asmodee, Asterion Press, Repos Production
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy the mess and bluffing of Mascarade, this expansion is a perfect fit to increase the fun even more!More characters, more chaosNew crazy abilitiesIncreases replayabilityPerfect for partiesRequires the base gameIncreases confusionMore memory neededHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for another masquerade ball fit for a king... or a court jester! The Mascarade Expansion brings 13 new characters to spice up the base game, which is essential for play. If you enjoy the madness of trying to figure out who's who while manipulating others' identities, this expansion is for you. With new eccentric abilities and personalities, the fun and chaos increase exponentially. Imagine the confusion with the Courtesan trying to seduce everyone or the Necromancer reviving intrigues. With each round, the tension rises as you try not to fall into other players' traps and, perhaps, become the new sovereign. The memory mechanic intensifies with more characters in play, testing your ability to remember who took on which role. It's the kind of game that generates a lot of laughter and 'aha!' moments when you finally unmask someone (or get unmasked!). Perfect for livening up any party, Mascarade Expansion elevates the base game experience, adding more twists and possibilities. If you already like Mascarade, you'll love this addition. It's an invitation to dive headfirst into a world of bluffing, secret identities, and pure group fun. Get ready to get lost in the crowd and come out on top – or to be the center of attention, for better or worse!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Mascarade game to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This expansion adds new characters and mechanics, but you need the base Mascarade game to be able to play.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. You can play with the same number of players as the base game, which ranges from 2 to 13 people.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with the expansion?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but with more characters and different abilities, the game can feel a bit more chaotic and require more attention to keep track of the changes.

### Does this expansion add a lot of new components?
Yes, it adds 13 new character cards, each with its unique art and ability, to enrich your games.

### Is this a good expansion for someone just starting with Mascarade?
If you've already played the base game and enjoyed it, then yes! For those just starting, it might be better to get the hang of the base game first before adding more complexity with the expansion.

### Does the playtime change with this expansion?
The playtime might increase slightly, especially if the group isn't familiar with the new characters. However, it still stays within the 30-minute range, which is ideal for party games.

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