Small World: Leaders of Small World
Days of Wonder · Board game · 2009
2–5 · best 4
40–80 min
Weight 2.0/5
7.2
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
7.2
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
For those who already enjoy Small World and want another trick up their sleeve, Leaders arrive to give that extra boost! It's a promotional expansion that adds a nice risk/reward element.
Highlights
- Extra units with a bonus
- Risk/reward element
- Easy to integrate
- Expands strategy
Keep in mind
- Leaders disappear quickly
- Can be captured
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey folks! If you're looking to expand the Small World universe, this one's for you! Small World: Leaders of Small World adds an extra strategic layer with Leaders, acting as a special bonus for your chosen races. When you pick a new race and power combination, you can opt to take its corresponding Leader. It functions as an additional unit, giving you an early advantage and a certain flair on the battlefield.
But hey, don't get too attached! The Leader is a brave and slightly stubborn character: they won't stay in regions that offer immunity and, worse (or better, depending on your perspective), they disappear as soon as the race goes into decline. It's a burst of power that vanishes quickly! And there's more: if an opponent manages to capture your Leader, they can be held hostage. If you don't pay the ransom, be prepared, because that Leader will be worth two victory points to the captor at the end of the game. A shame, but a great way to turn the tables in your favor!
This expansion, which started as a promo, brings 24 Leader tokens (the second edition has 48) that are neither a race nor a power, but rather an extra that can make a difference. It's a neat way to add an extra layer of tactics without overcomplicating the rules we already love in Small World. Perfect for those who want to spice up their games and add an element of risk and reward.
But hey, don't get too attached! The Leader is a brave and slightly stubborn character: they won't stay in regions that offer immunity and, worse (or better, depending on your perspective), they disappear as soon as the race goes into decline. It's a burst of power that vanishes quickly! And there's more: if an opponent manages to capture your Leader, they can be held hostage. If you don't pay the ransom, be prepared, because that Leader will be worth two victory points to the captor at the end of the game. A shame, but a great way to turn the tables in your favor!
This expansion, which started as a promo, brings 24 Leader tokens (the second edition has 48) that are neither a race nor a power, but rather an extra that can make a difference. It's a neat way to add an extra layer of tactics without overcomplicating the rules we already love in Small World. Perfect for those who want to spice up their games and add an element of risk and reward.
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Days of Wonder
Designer
Michael Ormesher, Philippe Keyaerts
Artist
Cyrille Daujean, Miguel Coimbra
Community
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481wishlist
103want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Small World to play with this expansion?
Yes! Leaders of Small World is an expansion and requires the base game Small World to be played.
How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the game's complexity increase a lot with the Leaders?
No, the addition of Leaders is quite intuitive and doesn't significantly complicate Small World's rules, merely adding an extra tactical layer.
What happens if my Leader is captured?
If your Leader is captured and the ransom isn't paid, they count as two victory points for the player who captured them at the end of the game.
Can Leaders stay in any region?
No, Leaders are brave and cannot stay in regions that offer immunity.
Does this expansion add new races or powers?
No, the expansion adds Leader tokens that accompany existing races and powers, not introducing new ones.
