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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy Peloponnes and want more strategic options, this expansion with heroes and custom colonies is for you! It adds an extra layer of complexity and challenges.
Highlights
- Heroes with unique powers
- Colonies with distinct advantages
- New Persian threat
- More strategic depth
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Increases complexity
- More combat focus
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Get ready to expand your horizons in the world of Peloponnes with 'Heroes and Colonies'! This expansion supercharges the base game by adding heroes with unique powers that will give that special touch to your strategy. Forget individual player boards; now you'll command your own Colony, each with its own exclusive advantages and disadvantages, making each game a new adventure of planning and adaptation. And what would a civilization be without its challenges? The Persians arrive to shake things up, bringing a disaster that will test your resilience at two crucial moments of the game. To defend yourself against them and other ambitious players, you'll need to strengthen your civilization by wisely building structures and expanding your territory. 'Heroes and Colonies' is a substantial addition that fits perfectly into the original box, promising more depth and replayability for those who already enjoy Peloponnes. If you're looking for more tactical options, asymmetric powers, and an external threat to spice up your games, this expansion is a full course meal. It's a chance to relive antiquity with renewed vigor and even greater challenges!
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Publisher
Irongames
Designer
Bernd Eisenstein
Artist
Matthias Catrein
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Peloponnes to play Peloponnes: Heroes and Colonies?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game Peloponnes to use the components and rules from 'Heroes and Colonies'.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, which is for 2 to 8 players. It's designed to work well with various numbers of participants.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Yes, quite a bit. The introduction of heroes with asymmetric powers and colonies with unique characteristics adds more tactical layers and strategic decisions, increasing the game's weight.
What are the 'Colonies' and how do they change the game?
The Colonies replace the individual player boards from the base game. Each colony has unique advantages and disadvantages, meaning each player starts with a different initial condition, impacting strategy from the outset.
What is the impact of the Persian threat?
The Persians are a 'disaster' event that occurs twice during the game. They represent an external challenge that forces players to defend themselves, adding an element of forced cooperation or an opportunity to attack weakened opponents.
Does this expansion add a lot of new components?
Yes, it adds a considerable number of components, including hero cards, colony boards, new tiles, and cards related to the Persian threat, as well as other elements to enrich the experience.