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Our Verdict
If you're already a fan of 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' these promos are a must-have to supercharge your life journey with more strategy and surprises!
Highlights
- More round variety
- New happiness strategies
- Unpredictable, fun events
- Cute, useful pets
- Dynamic job choices
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Adds some complexity
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Hey there, board game enthusiasts who enjoy a good life journey on the tabletop! 'The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos' is that bundle of mini-expansions that delighted the folks who backed the game on Kickstarter. It supercharges your quest for happiness with a bunch of new features that make the experience even more dynamic and full of twists.
First up, we have the Events mini-expansion, which adds an extra spice to each adult round. At the start of each, you draw a special event that only activates in the following round. This gives you time to prepare, for example, if it's a 'Financial Crisis' (which makes your projects more expensive), you can try to mitigate the damage. Or, if it's something good like a 'Technological Breakthrough' (which makes projects cheaper), you can plan how to take advantage. But beware, not everything can be avoided, like a 'Natural Disaster' that mercilessly takes away your short-term happiness.
Next, the Trends mini-expansion enters the scene right at the beginning of the game. Three trends are randomly drawn and will define which categories will be popular throughout your lifetime. At the end of the game, having completed projects in these popular categories earns you extra long-term happiness, encouraging you to focus on specific areas.
And for pet lovers, the Pets mini-expansion brings companion animals to your Item-Activity cards. The difference is that they 'grow' on their own during the upkeep phase, as long as you pay the cost to keep them well-fed and happy.
Finally, the Stand-Alone Jobs mini-expansion adds three new career options. The trick here is that you don't get promoted, but you can 'work harder,' paying up to twice the cost to receive double the reward. This even applies during the upkeep phase! It's a different way to progress and accumulate resources. If you already enjoy 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' these promos are a significant upgrade!
First up, we have the Events mini-expansion, which adds an extra spice to each adult round. At the start of each, you draw a special event that only activates in the following round. This gives you time to prepare, for example, if it's a 'Financial Crisis' (which makes your projects more expensive), you can try to mitigate the damage. Or, if it's something good like a 'Technological Breakthrough' (which makes projects cheaper), you can plan how to take advantage. But beware, not everything can be avoided, like a 'Natural Disaster' that mercilessly takes away your short-term happiness.
Next, the Trends mini-expansion enters the scene right at the beginning of the game. Three trends are randomly drawn and will define which categories will be popular throughout your lifetime. At the end of the game, having completed projects in these popular categories earns you extra long-term happiness, encouraging you to focus on specific areas.
And for pet lovers, the Pets mini-expansion brings companion animals to your Item-Activity cards. The difference is that they 'grow' on their own during the upkeep phase, as long as you pay the cost to keep them well-fed and happy.
Finally, the Stand-Alone Jobs mini-expansion adds three new career options. The trick here is that you don't get promoted, but you can 'work harder,' paying up to twice the cost to receive double the reward. This even applies during the upkeep phase! It's a different way to progress and accumulate resources. If you already enjoy 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' these promos are a significant upgrade!
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Categories
Families
Publisher
Artipia Games, GAMEARChive, Kobold Spieleverlag, Playagame Edizioni
Designer
Adrian Abela, David Chircop, Vangelis Bagiartakis
Artist
Panayiotis Lyris
What are 'The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos'?
It's a set of mini-expansions originally made available to backers of the 'The Pursuit of Happiness' base game on Kickstarter, adding new cards and mechanics.
Do I need the base game to play with these promos?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion pack and requires the 'The Pursuit of Happiness' game to be played. It is not a standalone game.
How do these promos impact the game's complexity?
They add an extra layer of complexity and variability. Events require adaptation, trends call for strategic planning, and pets/stand-alone jobs offer new decisions, but they don't make the game overly heavy.
Do the promos change the game duration or player count?
No, the game duration (60-90 minutes) and player count (1-4) remain the same as the base game. The promos merely enrich the experience within those parameters.
What are the main components added by this pack?
It adds event cards, trend cards, item-activity cards with pets, and new stand-alone job cards. All designed to expand your options and challenges.
Who are these promos best suited for?
They are perfect for players who already love 'The Pursuit of Happiness' and want more replayability, new strategies, and surprise elements. If you're looking to deepen the experience, it's for you!
Is it difficult to find these promos nowadays?
As they were Kickstarter items, they might be a bit harder to find in traditional retail. Keep an eye out in specialized stores or the secondary market!