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If you already enjoy Small World, or want to start with a 'darker' version, Small World Underground is an excellent choice! It maintains the fun of territorial dispute with a fresh twist.
- Addictive race and power mechanics
- High replayability
- Simple rules, easy to learn
- Direct player interaction
- Immersive art and theme
- Can be repetitive for some
- Direct conflict not for everyone
- Better with 3+ players
About the game
What you do in a play session
But don't think it will be easy! Some of these regions hide valuable relics or are 'Places of Power' that grant strategic bonuses, but you'll have to defeat monsters to access them. Each round, you choose a race and power combination, spend points to recruit them, and set off for conquest. When your current race can no longer expand, you put it into decline and choose a new one, maintaining the 'in and out' dynamic that is the hallmark of the series. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game claims victory! Small World Underground works perfectly on its own, but can also be combined with other Small World games to further expand your possibilities. It's a familiar experience, but with a freshness that invites you to explore a new world of strategies.
Expansions
Published additional content
Small World: 6 Player Board
Small World: A Spider's Web
Small World: Be Not Afraid...
Small World: Cursed!
Small World: Leaders of Small World
Small World: Necromancer Island
Small World: Power Pack 2
Small World: Realms
Small World: Royal Bonus
Small World: Tales and Legends
Small World: The Lost Tribes' Crusade
Small World: Tunnels
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