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Our Verdict
If you love Spirit Island and want a new spirit to call your own, the Fathomless Mud Of The Swamp is a cool addition! It's straightforward and generates a good amount of fear among invaders.
Highlights
- New and fun spirit
- Low complexity
- Generates lots of fear
- Cool swamp theme
Keep in mind
- May need adjustment
- Expansion for base game
- Requires base game
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Dive into the "Fathomless Mud Of The Swamp," an expansion introducing a new spirit to the Spirit Island universe! This entity thrives on Sacred Sites where Invaders love to build, but don't be fooled – it can recreate these sites after oozing outwards with its Innate Power. In smaller games, this spirit can effectively cut off the most inland lands from Explore actions by destroying existing Towns/Cities and preventing new ones from being built. Expect a fair bit of Fear generation, much of which represents unpleasantness, hardship, and disgust for the invaders. One of its key strengths is its low complexity, making it a great choice for newcomers to Spirit Island or those seeking a more straightforward playstyle. This is the same spirit included in "Horizons of Spirit Island," but here it's published on its own. If you enjoy the idea of controlling swamps and causing havoc for the invaders, this spirit is for you!
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Publisher
Pegasus Spiele
Designer
R. Eric Reuss
Do I need the base Spirit Island game to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Fathomless Mud Of The Swamp is an expansion and requires the base Spirit Island game to be played.
How many players can enjoy this spirit?
Just like the base game, it can be played with 1 to 6 players. The spirit itself works well across different player counts.
What is the complexity of this spirit?
It's considered a low-complexity spirit, making it a great option for those starting out or who prefer more straightforward mechanics.
How much playtime should I expect?
Games with Spirit Island generally range from 90 to 120 minutes, depending on player experience and the number of expansions in play.
Is this spirit different from the one in "Horizons of Spirit Island"?
It's the same spirit! The difference is that it was published separately in this version, whereas it came included with "Horizons."
What's special about this spirit?
It loves swamps and has the ability to create or recreate Sacred Sites, in addition to generating a lot of Fear among the invaders, making their lives difficult.