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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy the tension of Sub Terra and want a new mission that forces you to be more aggressive, this expansion is for you! The idea of planting bombs and racing against time gives the gameplay a fresh boost.
Highlights
- Exciting and unique mission
- Strategic new character
- Increases cooperative tension
- Renews the base experience
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Focus on destruction
- Another challenge
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive deeper into the horror with Sub Terra: Annihilation! This expansion isn't just another card pack; it completely changes how you play the original Sub Terra. Now, the mission is clear: find structural weaknesses in the cave, plant strategic bombs, and get out before everything goes boom. Forget just escaping, here the goal is to destroy the nightmares haunting you!
With the new character, the Exterminator, your chances improve. He can prevent new horrors from spawning and is immune to gas effects, which is a huge relief for keeping escape routes open while the team focuses on planting the explosives. The tension is palpable, and the sense of urgency only increases. Every step into the cave is a risk, and the line between success and failure is thin. Will you manage to plant the bombs and escape in time, or will you become another victim of the subterranean horrors? Team communication and planning are crucial, but luck can also lend a hand... or leave you stranded! Prepare for an intense and adrenaline-fueled cooperative experience, where exploration and resource management mix with pure luck and the need to destroy everything before it's too late. It's a challenge for those who enjoy cooperative games with a touch of horror and plenty of excitement!
With the new character, the Exterminator, your chances improve. He can prevent new horrors from spawning and is immune to gas effects, which is a huge relief for keeping escape routes open while the team focuses on planting the explosives. The tension is palpable, and the sense of urgency only increases. Every step into the cave is a risk, and the line between success and failure is thin. Will you manage to plant the bombs and escape in time, or will you become another victim of the subterranean horrors? Team communication and planning are crucial, but luck can also lend a hand... or leave you stranded! Prepare for an intense and adrenaline-fueled cooperative experience, where exploration and resource management mix with pure luck and the need to destroy everything before it's too late. It's a challenge for those who enjoy cooperative games with a touch of horror and plenty of excitement!
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Publisher
Inside the Box Board Games LLP (ITB), Naylor Games, Nuts! Publishing, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer
Tim Pinder
Artist
Diana Franco Campos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Sub Terra to play Annihilation?
Yes, absolutely! Annihilation is an expansion and requires the base game Sub Terra to be played.
How many players can enjoy this expansion?
Just like the base game, Annihilation can be played by 1 to 6 players. The experience changes quite a bit depending on the number of adventurers exploring the cave!
Does the complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains similar (BGG weight 2/5), but the new mission and the Exterminator character add tactical layers that require good team coordination.
What is the average playtime for a game with Annihilation?
Games typically last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the group's experience and luck when exploring and planting the bombs.
What's new with the Exterminator character in this expansion?
The Exterminator is a special character who can prevent horrors from spawning and is unaffected by gas, making him great for keeping escape routes safe while others complete the mission.
Is this expansion more focused on combat or exploration?
Annihilation focuses more on a specific 'plant and escape' mission, which involves exploration to find targets and a race against time, with the need to destroy horrors as the main objective.