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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
The perfect upgrade for those craving more danger and replayability!
Highlights
- Greatly increases variety
- Challenging new obstacles
- Essential and snappy expansion
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Harder than the original
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you felt the dungeons in Paper Dungeons were getting a bit too 'cozy,' grab your pencil because the first expansion is here to shake things up! Side Quest isn't just some extra filler; it's a difficulty and variety upgrade designed to test even the most veteran adventuring parties. The big highlight here is the introduction of new challenges that shift the exploration rhythm. We're talking much deadlier traps, lieutenants that won't go easy on you, and bosses that demand real strategy to take down.
The expansion introduces a brand-new dungeon sheet, meaning the map you know is no longer the only path. With the new Side Quests, the game gains layers of decision-making: will you stick to the main path or risk an alternative route to hunt for that powerful artifact? These quests create divergent paths, ensuring every session feels like a unique journey. Additionally, new items and artifacts have been added to balance this new difficulty curve, giving your group the tools needed to survive the chaos.
For those who love the feeling of 'clearing' a map and managing resources under pressure, this expansion is the spice you've been missing. It maintains the agile essence of the roll-and-write mechanic but injects a dose of danger that makes every dice roll feel like a matter of life or death. It is the perfect content for players looking to extend the replayability of the base game and bring more tension and complexity to the table, all without losing that quick, addictive fun of marking paper while monsters emerge. Gear up, because these new dungeons show no mercy!
The expansion introduces a brand-new dungeon sheet, meaning the map you know is no longer the only path. With the new Side Quests, the game gains layers of decision-making: will you stick to the main path or risk an alternative route to hunt for that powerful artifact? These quests create divergent paths, ensuring every session feels like a unique journey. Additionally, new items and artifacts have been added to balance this new difficulty curve, giving your group the tools needed to survive the chaos.
For those who love the feeling of 'clearing' a map and managing resources under pressure, this expansion is the spice you've been missing. It maintains the agile essence of the roll-and-write mechanic but injects a dose of danger that makes every dice roll feel like a matter of life or death. It is the perfect content for players looking to extend the replayability of the base game and bring more tension and complexity to the table, all without losing that quick, addictive fun of marking paper while monsters emerge. Gear up, because these new dungeons show no mercy!
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Best player count
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4
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5
REC
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REC
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8
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
MeepleBR, Devil Dice Games, DV Games, Glyptodon, Grimspire, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Super Meeple, TLAMA games
Designer
Leandro Pires
Artist
Dan Ramos
Community
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1,282owners
120wishlist
17want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No, this is an expansion and requires the original Paper Dungeons to play.
Does the game get much harder?
Yes, it is designed to raise the stakes with new bosses and deadlier traps.
How many players can play?
The expansion supports 1 to 8 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game last?
Sessions remain quick, typically lasting between 30 to 45 minutes.
What is included in the box?
It includes new components, such as a new dungeon sheet and elements for side quests.
Is it a complex game?
It adds layers of strategy but maintains the quick, snappy feel of the roll-and-write style.