Tabletop Inc: Golden Pear Expansion

Cotswold Games · Board game · 2025
1–6 Solo 40–120 min
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7.6 rating BGG
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7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love Tabletop Inc and want more convention drama and excitement, the Golden Pear Expansion is for you! It adds a layer of interaction and strategy that will make the game even richer.

Highlights
  • More player interaction
  • High-quality components
  • Expands hobby theme
  • Increases strategic depth
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Increases complexity
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About the game

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Get ready to supercharge your Tabletop Inc experience with the Golden Pear Expansion! You can now aim for the influential crowd in the board game world and showcase your prototypes at the biggest conventions. It's a chance to gain unique abilities, boost your game engine, and make everything even more thematic, complete with plenty of easter eggs for those who understand the designer's life.

This expansion brings more player interaction, with the influencer mechanism adding an extra layer of strategy. Knowing the right time to act is crucial to shine at conventions and capture the attention of specialized media. The game gains significant components, such as a giant neoprene mat simulating the event hall, metallic pear tokens that add a special touch, and new reviewer cards to spice up the competition.

If you enjoy Tabletop Inc and want more depth, interaction, and a touch of meta-humor about the hobby, this expansion is a perfect fit. It adds elements that make the game feel even more like the craziness that is the world of game development and release, all with the quality we've come to expect. It's time to show what you're made of and claim your spot in the sun (or on the shelf!).

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Gamefound Theme: Boardgaming Theme: Shelving
Publisher Cotswold Games
Designer Joseph N Adams, Madeleine Adams

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
Do I need the base game Tabletop Inc to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! The Golden Pear Expansion is an add-on and requires the base game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 6 players.
Does the game time increase with the expansion?
There might be a slight increase in game time as the new mechanics add more decisions and interactions, but the main range (40-120 min) should remain consistent.
Does the expansion add significant complexity to the game?
It adds more strategic layers and interactions, which can slightly increase complexity. It's ideal for those who already master the base game and seek more depth.
What are the new components included in the box?
The expansion includes a large neoprene mat for the convention hall, metal pear tokens, new reviewer cards, and other extra content for the main game.
What is the main theme of the expansion?
The main theme is participating in board game conventions and gaining the attention of influencers, expanding the universe of the base game.
Is there any language dependency?
Yes, there is a moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have translated cards and rules or a reference sheet handy.