# Small World: Cursed! ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2009 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 40-80 min - **Weight**: 2.22 / 5 - **Designers**: Leif Steiestol, Paolo Mori, Phil Walker-Harding, Philippe Keyaerts - **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Miguel Coimbra - **Publishers**: Days of Wonder, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Hobby Japan - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're already a fan of Small World and want more of the same, but with an extra touch of madness, Cursed! is a worthwhile addition. More races and powers mean more fun and unpredictability!More races and powersIncreases replayabilityCommunity-driven ideasRequires base Small World gameAdds complexityFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready to expand the fun chaos of Small World with Cursed!, an expansion that brings more races and wacky powers to your board. If you already enjoy the vibe of conquering territories and watching your empire fall to start anew with glory, this one's for you! Cursed! adds Kobolds and Goblins, each with their unique way of messing things up. Plus, there are five new special powers that will make things even more unpredictable: Cursed, Hordes of, Marauding, Ransacking, and Were-. The beauty of this pack is that it originated from a design contest, so these are ideas the community itself came up with to make Small World even more interesting. Remember, this is an expansion, so you need the base Small World game to play. It's like adding extra spice to that pizza you already love: it intensifies everything and makes the experience even tastier. With more race and power options, each game becomes a new adventure, full of twists and guaranteed laughs. Grab your friends, get your dice ready, and may the cleverest goblin (or the luckiest Kobold!) win! ## How to Play Game Objective Refer to the manual for details on this section. Preparation (Setup) Refer to the manual for details on this section. Game Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Special Powers and Races Goblins: You may conquer any region occupied by a Declining Race using 1 less Goblin Race token than normal. A minimum of 1 token is always required. Kobolds: You can never occupy (or conquer) a region with fewer than 2 Kobold Race tokens. When In Decline, keep 1 token in each occupied region, as per normal rules. Marauding: When you have finished your turn's conquests (but before attempting the Final Conquest with the Reinforcement Die), take your troops back to your hand, leaving at least 1 token in each occupied region. You may now start a second cycle of conquests (you may still use the Reinforcement Die at the end of it, if you wish). Cursed: When choosing a combination that is below the Cursed one, place 3 coins on it. It offers no additional benefits. Ransacking: Whenever you conquer an opposing Active Race's region, the player pays you 1 coin (unless they have none). Does not apply to Declining Ghouls. Hordes of: You may use the 2 Hordes tokens you received as if they were from your Active Race. They disappear when the race goes In Decline. Were-: At night (even rounds) conquer any region with 2 fewer Race tokens than normal (minimum of 1). Does not apply in odd rounds. End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Refer to the manual for details on this section. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base Small World game to play Cursed!? Yes, absolutely! Cursed! is an expansion, and all its components are used in conjunction with the base Small World game. ### How many players does this expansion support? The Cursed! expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players. ### How long does a game with this expansion take? Game time remains similar to the base game, generally between 40 to 80 minutes, depending on player experience and the number of participants. ### Does the complexity of the game increase significantly with Cursed!? The complexity increases slightly due to the new races and powers, but the learning curve is still manageable for those already familiar with the basic rules of Small World. ### What are the new components included in the box? The expansion includes 2 new races (Kobolds and Goblins), 5 new special power badges, and corresponding tokens and banners for these new additions. ### Is this expansion for players new to Small World? It's more recommended for players who are already familiar with Small World and want to add more variety to their games. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 6.65 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=151799&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 7.40 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2088032&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 7.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5044778&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 8.17 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3439090&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 8.60 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=407975&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 10.31 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2084196&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 10.52 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1665398&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 11.22 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1665403&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/1051/small-world-cursed?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com