# The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch – Arcanist Extras Box

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Alex Olteanu, Christophe Madura, David Rakoto, Fel Barros, Michael Shinall
- **Publishers**: CMON Global Limited
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Horror, Miniatures, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're crazy about The World of SMOG universe and want to boost your collection with extra characters and more options, this box is a find! It's the kind of thing that makes you want to play more and more just to try everything out.More iconic charactersExclusive Kickstarter contentExtra variety for base gameCool thematic componentsOnly for base game fansNo new mechanicsContent expansionFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey everyone! If you're already a fan of The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch and want to supercharge your games, the Arcanist Extras Box is exactly what you're looking for! This gem is a Kickstarter exclusive and comes packed with all the best stretch goals. Imagine having more iconic character options to play with? This box brings 8 extra characters, including figures like Phileas Fogg and Lady Widow, allowing you to diversify your strategies and add a special touch to your adventures. And it doesn't stop there! You also get 20 more Agents, with names reminiscent of historical and scientific figures like Darwin and Omnivorus, ready to join the fray. To top it all off, you'll also receive some cool extras like Winston, the Cyclomatron, a crew of 8 mutant rat-boys, and 10 killer clown cyclers, plus additional missions to extend the fun. This expansion doesn't introduce complex new rules but focuses on providing more character and component variety for the base game, ensuring each playthrough has a different flavor. If you're a fan of the SMOG universe and love having all possible options at your fingertips, this box is a feast for expanding your battles and explorations in this crazy steampunk world. It's the kind of addition that makes you want to play again and again just to try out all the combinations!

## FAQ
### Is this box a complete game or does it require the base game?
This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game 'The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch' to use the components and characters from this box.

### What kind of new characters come in this box?
The box includes 8 extra 'Gentlemen' characters, like Phileas Fogg and Lady Widow, and 20 more 'Agents', including figures inspired by Darwin and Omnivorus, plus other thematic components.

### Does this expansion add new rules or complex mechanics?
No, the main focus of this box is to add character and component variety. It doesn't introduce new complex rules, but rather more options for the base game.

### Is this a good purchase for someone new to The World of SMOG?
This box is more suited for players who already own the base game and want to expand their character and component options. For newcomers, it's best to get the base game first.

### What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game (45-90 minutes), as the expansion focuses on adding more character and component variety without significantly altering the game's duration.

### Does this box include miniatures?
Yes, as it's an expansion with Kickstarter content, it comes with several extra miniatures of characters and other units, enhancing the visual and tactical experience.