Menara: Rituals & Ruins

Get ready to take the Menara tower to new heights (and maybe with a bit more wobbling!) with the Rituals & Ruins expansion. This little gem adds an extra dose of cooperative challenge to the base game, bringing new temple floors with whimsical shapes and, of course, the infamous Tears of the Gods – red and blue crystal stones that complicate your team's life.

The core of the expansion revolves around new construction plans and rituals that change the game's rules with each playthrough. There are 13 different rituals, each with its own quirks, that will require you to completely rethink your stacking and cooperation strategy. To help you (or hinder you, depending on the ritual!), there are 10 pre-defined scenarios that come with ready-made challenges, or you can mix and match the rules you like best to create your own madness.

Just like in the original game, communication is key. Before each turn, you'll still want to discuss plans and ask for advice, but now with the added pressure of the rituals and the new floors, which might have names like "The Bridge of Dangers" or "The Sun Crescent." Precision and motor coordination remain essential, as building these unstable temples requires steady hands and a good dose of luck. If you enjoy Menara and want more challenges that test your teamwork and dexterity, Rituals & Ruins is the perfect addition.