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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love Starcadia and crave more adventure with pirates and miniatures, this modular expansion will blow your mind.
Highlights
- Epic new campaign
- Detailed miniatures
- Flexible modularity
- Challenging pirates
Keep in mind
- Stable playtime
- Moderate complexity
- Language dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Starcadia Quest: ARRRmada is the modular expansion that will turbo‑charge any Starcadia scenario with pirates, miniatures, and a brand‑new epic campaign. The expansion introduces six fresh scenarios against the infamous Captain Wet Willy and his crew, plus two new heroes, fresh upgrade tokens, and three new board tiles that expand the modular board. The highlight is the Pirate Corvette, a dashboard that holds enemy cards and miniatures and manages Pirate Assault cards, which trigger whenever a pirate is on the board. Each trigger causes pirates to steal some upgrade tokens that would otherwise be available to players, creating a strategic dilemma: attack or protect resources. The modular board lets you build different maps each game, while grid movement and variable phase order ensure the action sequence remains dynamic and unpredictable. Dice rolling adds randomness to combat, keeping the pace fast and tension high. With 12 detailed miniatures, 39 cards, and over 20 tokens, the expansion delivers a rich, visually stunning experience. While game time stays around 60 minutes, complexity is moderate, demanding careful attention to pirate card nuances and resource management. If you love Starcadia and crave more action, strategy, and miniatures, ARRRmada is the right pick. It blends adventure, combat, and space exploration with the charm of an anime/manga universe, all in a package that demands attention to pirate intricacies.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
CMON Global Limited, Spaghetti Western Games
Designer
Eric M. Lang, Fred Perret, Guilherme Goulart, Leo Almeida, Thiago Aranha
Artist
Jose David Lanza Cebrian
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play with the ARRRmada expansion?
It works with 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game with the expansion take?
Playtime stays around 60 minutes, depending on how many scenarios you run.
What is the complexity level of ARRRmada?
Complexity is moderate; you need to track pirate cards and manage upgrade tokens.
What components are included in the expansion?
12 detailed miniatures, 39 cards, over 20 tokens, 3 board tiles, the Pirate Corvette dashboard, and the rulebook.
Who is this expansion for?
Perfect for Starcadia fans who want more action, miniatures, and pirate challenges.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the expansion is in English; you'll need a full translation if you don't speak it.
How does the pirate mechanic work?
When a pirate is on the board, each activated Pirate Assault card makes pirates steal upgrade tokens, cutting the players' loot.