Thunderstone Avatars is that expansion every fan of the series will want to have in their collection. If you enjoy a fantasy-themed deck-builder and are looking for more strategic depth and replayability, this is your chance. The variable player powers transform the experience, making each game unique and encouraging the experimentation of different tactics. It's a "must-have" for anyone who already loves Thunderstone and wants to inject new life into their adventures!
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Variable player powers
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Boosts replayability
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New strategies
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Compact expansion
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Requires base game
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Few new cards
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If you're a Thunderstone fan and have always wanted to spice up your games, Thunderstone Avatars is the way to go! This compact yet powerful expansion introduces a game-changing feature: variable player powers. Forget the monotony of always starting the same; now, each avatar grants you a unique ability that will guide your choices and strategies from the very first turn. There are 25 cards in total, five copies of five different avatars, ensuring you have plenty of variety to experiment with and discover which playstyle suits you best. Imagine having a Cleric who helps you draw extra cards when diseases are rampant, or a Fighter whose weapons weigh less, making it easier to equip them. How about a Thief who buys items cheaper or a Wizard who gains a magic attack bonus when using spells? Each avatar offers a distinct advantage, whether in the village, the dungeon, or both locations, encouraging the exploration of new tactics and combos. With the Ranger, for example, you can manipulate the position of monsters in the dungeon hall, opening up new attack possibilities. This expansion is perfect for those seeking more replayability and wanting to feel that each game is unique, with players developing asymmetric strategies. It's an invitation to dive even deeper into the Thunderstone universe, adding a fun and unpredictable strategic layer.
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businessPublisherAlderac Entertainment Group, Pegasus Spiele, Wargames Club Publishing
editDesignerEdward Bolme, Mark Wootton, Mike Elliott
paletteArtistJason Engle, Kali Fitzgerald
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What does Thunderstone Avatars add to the base game? expand_more
It introduces variable player powers through 25 cards (five copies of five different avatars), granting unique abilities to each participant during the game.
Do I need the Thunderstone base game to play this expansion? expand_more
Yes, Thunderstone Avatars is an expansion and requires one of the Thunderstone base games to be played.
How do the avatar powers work? expand_more
Each avatar grants a special ability that can be used in the village or dungeon, affecting actions such as card drawing, combat, equipment management, or monster manipulation.
Does this expansion increase the game's complexity? expand_more
It adds a strategic layer of asymmetry, but the avatar rules are straightforward and easy to integrate, without significantly increasing the overall game complexity.
How many players can use the avatars? expand_more
Like the Thunderstone base game, the expansion supports 1 to 5 players, with each player able to choose an avatar for their game.
Are the avatars balanced against each other? expand_more
Yes, they were developed to offer distinct advantages and varied strategies, aiming for a balance that encourages different gameplay approaches.
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