7.9
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy Tiny Epic Crimes and crave more mystery and challenges, this expansion is a treat to test your detective skills!
Highlights
- More mystery and deduction
- New dynamic events
- Increases replayability
- Adds strategic layers
- Unpredictable challenges
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- May increase playtime
- Adds rule complexity
About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to intensify the hunt in Echo Ridge with the Tiny Epic Crimes: Kingpins expansion! The city is at the mercy of petty criminals, but the truth is that a mysterious Kingpin orchestrates everything from the shadows, threatening the very fabric of the metropolis. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unmask and take down this crime lord, whom you suspect is behind a recent murder. To do so, the Patrol Squad, an elite task force, springs into action to dismantle the Kingpin's network of Flophouses. One of six Kingpins has taken over, and their identity will only be revealed as the game progresses. You'll need to move the Patrol Wagon through the city, taking out Flophouses one by one, to finally discover who the true mastermind is. But beware! These Kingpins are not fools and have plans for the officers, unleashing a wave of events that will consume your precious investigation time. The Kingpins expansion introduces new city events, each linked to a specific Kingpin and their gang, adding layers of challenge and suspense to your quest for justice. Can you unravel the web of intrigue and take down the Kingpin before it's too late?
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Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
BEST
2
REC
3
OK
4
OK
Soundtrack
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Publisher
Gamelyn Games, Pixie Games
Designer
Scott Almes
Artist
Nikoletta Vaszi
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is Tiny Epic Crimes: Kingpins a standalone game or an expansion?
It's an expansion! You will need the Tiny Epic Crimes base game to play Kingpins, as it adds new elements and challenges to the original experience.
How many players can participate and what is the average playtime with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the 1 to 4 player count of the base game. Playtime generally ranges from 30 to 60 minutes, but it might extend a bit due to the new events and added complexity.
What level of complexity does the expansion add to the base game?
It adds a moderate level of complexity. The base game's BGG weight is 2/5, and the expansion introduces new rules and interactions with the Kingpins and events, requiring a bit more attention and strategic planning.
What are the main new components included with the Kingpins expansion?
The expansion includes 6 Kingpin mats, 6 event cards, 4 ability cards, 4 cold case cards, 1 identity card, 7 scheme cards, 2 secret envelopes, 1 patrol wagon card, plus various wooden tokens for events, the Patrol Wagon, and flophouses.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's perfect for fans of Tiny Epic Crimes looking for more depth, replayability, and a greater challenge in deduction and crime-fighting. If you enjoy twists, turns, and strategies against a hidden enemy, you'll love it!
Does the Kingpins expansion significantly change the cooperative experience of the base game?
Yes, it deepens the cooperative experience! The hunt for the Kingpin and managing the new events demand even greater coordination and communication among players to solve the mystery and prevent time from running out.