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RECOMMENDED
If you're already a fan of Skulls of Sedlec and want more players and a new strategic layer, Poets is a sure bet!
Highlights
- Adds new skull type
- Increases player count
- Solo mode compatible
- New tactical decisions
- Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Only 6 new cards
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Get ready for more skulls and strategies with Skulls of Sedlec: Poets! This compact expansion, featuring just 6 cards, is a poetic boost for your base Skulls of Sedlec game. It not only introduces a new type of skull, the Poets, but also expands the table for up to 4 players, which is great news for those who wanted more people in on the fun. And for the lone wolves, the good news is that it's fully compatible with the solo expansion, Skulls of Sedlec: Monstrance.
Poets bring an interesting twist to your card necropolis. They have a peculiar taste for forlorn Romantics – that's right, they want to be next to Romantics who aren't scoring on their own. The trick is that Poets score points for each adjacent Romantic that isn't part of a pair. So, if before you strived to pair up Romantics, now it might be worth intentionally separating them to maximize your Poets' scoring. It's an extra layer of strategy that makes you rethink your moves and the arrangement of your skulls.
Adding the expansion is super simple: just shuffle the 6 Poet cards into your base deck and you're good to go! You're already playing with the new rules and possibilities. If you already enjoy the pattern building and set collection dynamics of Skulls of Sedlec, Poets will spice up your games with more tactical decisions and an extra dose of macabre fun.
Poets bring an interesting twist to your card necropolis. They have a peculiar taste for forlorn Romantics – that's right, they want to be next to Romantics who aren't scoring on their own. The trick is that Poets score points for each adjacent Romantic that isn't part of a pair. So, if before you strived to pair up Romantics, now it might be worth intentionally separating them to maximize your Poets' scoring. It's an extra layer of strategy that makes you rethink your moves and the arrangement of your skulls.
Adding the expansion is super simple: just shuffle the 6 Poet cards into your base deck and you're good to go! You're already playing with the new rules and possibilities. If you already enjoy the pattern building and set collection dynamics of Skulls of Sedlec, Poets will spice up your games with more tactical decisions and an extra dose of macabre fun.
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Button Shy
Designer
Dustin Dobson
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Marty Cobb
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What does Skulls of Sedlec: Poets add to the base game?
It introduces a new skull type, the Poets, who have a unique scoring method, and also allows the game to be played with up to 4 players, in addition to being compatible with the Monstrance solo expansion.
How do Poets score points?
Poets score points for each adjacent Romantic that is not paired up. In other words, they like 'lonely' Romantics!
Is it difficult to integrate this expansion into the base game?
Not at all! It's super simple: just shuffle the 6 expansion cards into your base game skull deck and you can start playing with the new rules.
Do I need the Skulls of Sedlec base game to play Poets?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Skulls of Sedlec base game to be played. It adds content and rules to the main game.
Is Skulls of Sedlec: Poets compatible with other expansions?
Yes, the Poets expansion is fully compatible with the Skulls of Sedlec: Monstrance solo expansion, offering even more flexibility in your games.
What is the impact of Poets on game strategy?
Poets introduce a new strategic layer, as you might start considering intentionally separating Romantics to maximize your Poets' points, which changes how you build your skull patterns.