Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest
Lautapelit.fi, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games · Board game · 2017
1–4 · best 4
Solo
20–40 min
Weight 2.4/5
Buy · from US$ 22.67
8.0
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Ludopedia
7.7
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy Nations: The Dice Game and want more challenge, this expansion is a perfect fit! It adds extra flavor with new nations and mechanics that force you to think outside the box.
Highlights
- More nations and strategies
- New dice and challenges
- Increases replayability
- Expands the base game
Keep in mind
- Requires prior experience
- Can increase complexity
- More unpredictability
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for some civilized chaos! "Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest" arrives to spice things up in your base game. This expansion brings eight new nations for you to command, each with its own quirks and challenges. The main highlight is the green "Unrest" dice, which add an extra layer of unpredictability to your rolls. But don't worry, for every problem there's a solution: "Star Rerolls" come into play to help you deal with these agitated dice. Additionally, new "Bonus Tiles" appear to give an extra boost to rounds, and "Pass First Tiles" ensure you can have a strategic advantage by deciding who passes the turn. With 36 new Progress cards, replayability skyrockets, guaranteeing that each game is a new adventure in building your civilization. It's the kind of expansion that makes you think twice before each roll, but rewards those who know how to adapt and seize emerging opportunities. If you've already mastered the base game and want an extra challenge, this one's for you!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Lautapelit.fi, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
Designer
Nina Håkansson, Rustan Håkansson
Artist
Frida Lögdberg, Jere Kasanen, Ossi Hiekkala, Paul Laane
Community
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2,342owners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can this expansion be played on its own?
No, "Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest" is an expansion and requires the base game "Nations: The Dice Game" to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 4 players.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Yes, the introduction of the green "Unrest" dice and other new mechanics add an extra layer of complexity and unpredictability, making it recommended for those already familiar with the base game's rules.
What is the average playtime of a game with the expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the players' familiarity with the new rules.
What are the main new components?
The expansion includes eight new nations, green "Unrest" dice, "Star Rerolls", "Bonus Tiles", and "Pass First Tiles", as well as 36 new Progress cards.
Is this expansion good for beginners to the game?
It's not ideal. The expansion is aimed at experienced players who have already mastered the base game and are looking for an additional challenge.
