Mythwind: Friends & Family

Open Owl Studios, Board Game Circus, Bumble3ee Interactive · Board game · 2025
1–5 · best 2 Solo 30–60 min Weight 3.0/5
rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 27.97
rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Enjoyed Mythwind and want more story and new people to interact with? This expansion is for you! It supercharges the game with relationships, new abilities, and a touch of personal life.

Highlights
  • More player interaction
  • New story elements
  • Relationship development
  • Unlockable unique abilities
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Adds complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Gather 'round, folks! The Friends & Family expansion for Mythwind introduces the new crowd to the village, and things are about to get lively! Now you can stroll through the townsfolk's homes, chat them up, and maybe even become close friends. The 'Socialize' action is in full swing, where everyone pitches in their hired workers to boost friendships. It starts as a simple 'acquaintance,' but with dedication, they become 'friend,' 'best friend,' and who knows, even 'life partner'! Each new villager appears when their associated building is constructed – like the Printing Press arriving and Aidan showing up on the Community Board. And the coolest part: each playable character interacts uniquely with all the others. If friendship reaches the 'partner' level, the villager unlocks a special ability that can change the game. And for those who enjoy romance, you can pursue a serious relationship, marriage, and even have children with some of these inhabitants. It's more story, more interaction, and more life for your village in Mythwind!

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 OK

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Misc: LongPack Games
Publisher Open Owl Studios, Board Game Circus, Bumble3ee Interactive, GaGa Games
Designer Brendan McCaskell, Nathan Lige
Artist Amanda Kadatz

Community

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1,468owners
78wishlist
15want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game Mythwind to play with Friends & Family?
Absolutely! This expansion adds content to the base game, so you need it to enjoy everything Friends & Family has to offer.
How many players does this expansion support?
Friends & Family maintains the same player count as the base game, which is 1 to 5 players. The social interaction might vary depending on how many people are at the table!
Does the expansion add a lot of complexity to the game?
It introduces new interaction and relationship mechanics, which can increase complexity slightly. However, for those already familiar with Mythwind, the learning curve is quite smooth.
Is it necessary to translate components?
Yes, there is a moderate language dependency. You might need translated cards or a reference sheet to fully enjoy the new stories and interactions.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The estimated playtime is 30 to 60 minutes per player, similar to the base game. The new interactions might extend the time slightly, depending on how players engage.
Does this expansion focus more on story or mechanics?
The expansion balances both well! It adds story depth through interactions and relationships while introducing new tactical options with unlockable abilities.