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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you dig the vibe of Skulls of Sedlec and want a killer solo challenge, Crown of Bones is a must-have! It's a skull-stacking puzzle that tests you in a whole new way.
Highlights
- Clever solo challenge
- New scoring patterns
- Expands the base game
- High solo replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires other expansions
- Can be complex initially
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to face the ossuary alone in Skulls of Sedlec: Crown of Bones! This solo expansion for the base game puts you before the impressive Crown of Bones, but don't be fooled, there are more treasures (or rather, bones!) to explore. The game introduces 6 new 'Features' for you to build and 6 brand-new scoring patterns that will test your skull-stacking prowess like no other. With each game, a new random condition emerges to spice up the challenge, ensuring that not even the most experienced bone master feels bored. You can play Crown of Bones without the Monstrance expansion, but to enjoy all the scoring conditions, you'll need the skulls from other expansions. It's the perfect opportunity to prove you're the true master of skull stacking and claim your crown. If you enjoy solo games with an artistic touch and clever puzzles, this expansion is for you. Each move requires planning and foresight to assemble the correct patterns and maximize your points, transforming the familiar into a brand-new challenge. It's an expansion that elevates the solo gameplay, adding depth and replayability.
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Publisher
Button Shy
Designer
Dustin Dobson, Mike Mullins
Artist
Marty Cobb
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is this a solo game? Can I play with more people?
Crown of Bones is designed specifically for solo play. It adds a one-player mode to Skulls of Sedlec, so it's not meant for multiplayer.
Do I need the base game Skulls of Sedlec to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Crown of Bones is an expansion, so you need the base game Skulls of Sedlec to play.
What about the Monstrance expansion, do I need it?
You can play Crown of Bones without Monstrance, but to use all the scoring conditions on the cards, you'll need skulls from other expansions. The Monstrance expansion adds another solo mode, but it's not strictly necessary to play Crown of Bones.
How long does a solo game take?
Games are quite quick, usually around 20 minutes, perfect for fitting into any schedule.
Is it very difficult to build the patterns?
The complexity is moderate. The game guides you with 6 new Features and 6 scoring patterns, but the randomness each game and the need to optimize your moves provide the challenge.
Does it come with many new components?
No, it's a very lean expansion, focusing on 6 new cards that bring the Features and scoring conditions. It maintains the microgame feel of the series.