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Mosaic: Wars and Disasters

Forbidden Games · Board game · 2023
2–6 · best 3, 4, 6 90–150 min Weight 3.0/5
— rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 63.11
— rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 63.11 Ask about Rules
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy building civilizations and want more excitement and challenge, this Mosaic expansion is for you! It adds elements of conflict and luck that make the game more tense and interesting.

Highlights
  • New units and powers
  • Increases player interaction
  • More strategic variety
  • Unpredictable challenges
Keep in mind
  • Can increase randomness
  • Requires base game
  • Added complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to test your civilization's resilience in Mosaic: Wars and Disasters! This expansion injects an extra dose of drama and challenge into the base game, introducing elements that simulate the ups and downs of human history. Now, your civilization not only needs to grow but also survive conflicts and catastrophes.

With new mechanics, you'll explore deeper strategies. Naval Units, for instance, are more expensive but open up new trade routes and allow you to expand your influence far and wide. War Tiles introduce welcome variety to military action and can directly affect your opponents in unexpected ways. To complete the challenge package, Disaster Cards emerge to test who is truly keeping up with their Pillar development, penalizing those who haven't prepared.

Each civilization gains unique National Military Powers, which come into play during Empire Scoring, adding a special touch to your gameplay. This expansion is ideal for those who already enjoy the base Mosaic and want more complexity and interaction. Prepare to see your civilization thrive or succumb to adversity!

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items
Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 REC
6 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Action Queue Area Majority / Influence Hand Management Open Drafting

Categories

Civilization Expansion for Base-game

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Forbidden Games
Designer Glenn Drover
Artist Annie Stegg, Erica Rossi, Grzegorz Pedrycz, Hendrik Noack, Jacoby O'Connor, Jared Blando, Jessica Riola

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Can this expansion be played solo?
No, Mosaic: Wars and Disasters is an expansion and requires the base game Mosaic to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 6 players. However, no rules are included for solo play with the expansion elements.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion adds new layers of strategy and mechanics, increasing the overall complexity of the game. It is recommended for players who are already comfortable with the base game rules.
What are the main new elements?
The expansion introduces Naval Units, War Tiles, Disaster Cards, and unique National Military Powers for each civilization.
Does the expansion add a lot of randomness?
Disaster Cards and some War Tiles can introduce elements of randomness that affect all players, requiring adaptation and planning.
What is the average playtime with the expansion?
The playtime may increase slightly compared to the base game due to the new options and interactions, generally ranging between 90 and 150 minutes.
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