# Smash Up: What Were We Thinking?

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #3060
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.30 / 5
- **Designers**: Paul Peterson
- **Publishers**: Alderac Entertainment Group, Hobby World, IELLO, Pegasus Spiele, uplay.it edizioni
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Humor
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Deck Construction, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Take That, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you love crazy faction mash‑ups and a good laugh, this expansion hits the spot.Totally unexpected combosContagious humorHigh replay valueLight learning curveSome cards feel a bit unbalancedHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Smash Up: What Were We Thinking? bursts onto the table like a wild flashback to the early days of the series, reviving that "what crazy combo will we get today?" feeling. The expansion lets you mash together off‑the‑wall factions – from cuddly teddy bears to rock‑star grandmas, zombie musicians to explorer dinosaurs – creating duels that feel like a delirious dream. Each player builds a deck from the expansion cards and the core Smash Up set, picking the combos they want to test. During play you play cards to gain influence in board areas, aiming to have the majority or the highest influence at round’s end. The Take‑That mechanic ensures no one stays comfortable, as cards can sabotage opponents at any moment, sparking laughs and surprise. Hand management and deck construction add strategic depth, while open drafting lets everyone see the options and pick together, keeping the game flowing. Variable set‑up means each game starts differently, boosting replayability. The goal is simple: dominate areas, score points, and most importantly, enjoy the most bizarre combos you can pull off. If you love humor, creativity, and games that never feel the same, this expansion will make you ask, "What were we thinking?" – and the answer will be "more crazy cards, please!"

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game take?
About 45 minutes, depending on player familiarity.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Light to moderate (BGG weight 2.3/5), easy to learn yet offers strategic depth.

### Do I need any extra components?
Only the core Smash Up set; the expansion adds new cards and factions.

### Who is this game best suited for?
Fans of humor, crazy combos, and quick, replayable games with friends.

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