Pandoria: Extra Realms Tableaus
Irongames · Board game · 2018
2–4
90–120 min
6.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.9
rating
BGG
6.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy Pandoria and want more variety with new factions and an extra twist on the rules, this expansion is for you!
Highlights
- Intriguing new factions
- Expands replayability
- Adds interesting tactics
- Cool bonus components
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Adds complexity
- Needs more players
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey everyone! Brought a new treat for those who already enjoy the Pandoria universe and want to spice up their games: Pandoria: Extra Realms Tableaus! This little gem consists of two bonus tableaus that came with the base game at SPIEL '18. They have a 'B' side with the rules and are meant to add some flair when distributing the extra boards. Just shuffle them with the others and good luck!
To top it off, we have two new factions for you to try: the Nymphs and the Hanbok. The Nymphs, spirits of nature, arrive with a resource-focused approach, starting with a good stock of crystals, gold, and wood. Their special ability grants a bonus in scored regions, either more resources or a glory point, provided the region has at least 4 spaces and you are involved. Meanwhile, the Hanbok, a stylish Korean tiger, comes with a 'capturing' strategy. They start with more wood and fewer crystals, but their unique twist is that when you enclose a region containing opponent's pieces, you 'capture' them into your own reserve, earning points at the end! The opponent can retrieve these pieces, but they have to pay one resource for each. It's an interesting dynamic of control and punishment.
This expansion adds more variety and tactical options, especially if you enjoy team play and resource management. Get ready for new strategies and twists!
To top it off, we have two new factions for you to try: the Nymphs and the Hanbok. The Nymphs, spirits of nature, arrive with a resource-focused approach, starting with a good stock of crystals, gold, and wood. Their special ability grants a bonus in scored regions, either more resources or a glory point, provided the region has at least 4 spaces and you are involved. Meanwhile, the Hanbok, a stylish Korean tiger, comes with a 'capturing' strategy. They start with more wood and fewer crystals, but their unique twist is that when you enclose a region containing opponent's pieces, you 'capture' them into your own reserve, earning points at the end! The opponent can retrieve these pieces, but they have to pay one resource for each. It's an interesting dynamic of control and punishment.
This expansion adds more variety and tactical options, especially if you enjoy team play and resource management. Get ready for new strategies and twists!
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
OK
4
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Publisher
Irongames
Designer
Bernd Eisenstein, Jeffrey D. Allers
Artist
Christian Opperer, Javier González Cava, Lukas Siegmon
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base Pandoria game to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Pandoria: Extra Realms Tableaus is an expansion, so you need the base game to play with these new components and factions.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion itself doesn't change the base game's player count, which is 2 to 4 players. It adds more options within that range.
Does it significantly increase the game time?
It might increase it slightly, especially during the first few plays as players get used to the new factions and abilities. However, the base playtime of 90-120 minutes should remain consistent.
Are the new factions (Nymphs and Hanbok) very different from each other?
Yes! The Nymphs focus more on optimizing resources and points in large regions, while the Hanbok introduces a 'capturing' mechanic that directly affects opponents' pieces. They offer very distinct strategies.
Is this expansion complex to learn?
If you already know the rules of the base Pandoria game, learning the new factions isn't overly difficult. The game already has a certain depth, and this expansion adds more layers, but in a well-integrated way.
Is it worth it for players who mostly play with 2?
Yes! The new factions and bonus tableaus add variety and new strategies that can be very interesting even in 2-player games, although the team-based dynamic is more prominent with 4 players.
