8.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy Tiny Towns and want to add a layer of strategy and a shiny new resource, Fortune is definitely worth checking out!
Highlights
- Adds new strategic layer
- Introduces money mechanic
- More building options
- Retains base game essence
- Enhanced indirect interaction
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Might increase play time
- Slight learning curve
About the game
What you do in a play session
In Tiny Towns, you step into the shoes of a mayor overseeing a small, yet ambitious, town inhabited by adorable forest creatures. The challenge is to build the most prosperous town possible, even with limited space and scarce resources. Each structure you construct demands a specific combination of resources, and clever resource management is the key to success.
Tiny Towns: Fortune, the expansion, introduces a brilliant new element to the game: money! The forest creatures, in their peculiar wisdom, have discovered that shiny bits of metal can hold an arbitrary, yet incredibly useful, value. With this new currency, you can bribe other creatures to give you almost any resource you need, provided you pay the right price. Your village's economy gains an extra layer of strategy, as you now not only need to think about where to place your buildings but also how to make this 'cash' flow. Earning money, however, isn't as straightforward as it seems, adding an extra dash of challenge and opportunities for the cleverest mayors. Get ready to optimize your resources and your new shimmering treasure to create the most enviable town in the forest!
Tiny Towns: Fortune, the expansion, introduces a brilliant new element to the game: money! The forest creatures, in their peculiar wisdom, have discovered that shiny bits of metal can hold an arbitrary, yet incredibly useful, value. With this new currency, you can bribe other creatures to give you almost any resource you need, provided you pay the right price. Your village's economy gains an extra layer of strategy, as you now not only need to think about where to place your buildings but also how to make this 'cash' flow. Earning money, however, isn't as straightforward as it seems, adding an extra dash of challenge and opportunities for the cleverest mayors. Get ready to optimize your resources and your new shimmering treasure to create the most enviable town in the forest!
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Rules manual
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
BEST
2
REC
3
REC
4
REC
5
REC
6
OK
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Alderac Entertainment Group, Broadway Toys LTD, GaGa Games, Lucky Duck Games, Pegasus Spiele, TWOPLUS Games, White Goblin Games
Designer
Josh Wood, Peter McPherson
Artist
Gong Studios
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What does Tiny Towns: Fortune add to the base game?
This expansion introduces the money mechanic, allowing players to use coins to acquire resources, along with new building cards and monuments that interact with this new economy. It's a way to diversify your strategies and gain more control over what you build.
Do I need the Tiny Towns base game to play the Fortune expansion?
Yes, Tiny Towns: Fortune is an expansion and therefore requires the Tiny Towns base game to be played. It complements and expands the original experience, it is not a standalone game.
Does the expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
It adds a layer of strategic complexity with money management and new building options, but the core gameplay remains the same. The learning curve is gentle, and players familiar with the base game will adapt quickly.
How many players does Tiny Towns: Fortune support?
Like the base game, the Tiny Towns: Fortune expansion is designed for 1 to 6 players, maintaining flexibility for different group sizes and even for those who enjoy solo play.
What is the average game duration with the expansion?
A game of Tiny Towns with the Fortune expansion typically lasts between 45 to 60 minutes, similar to the base game, but it might extend slightly depending on players' familiarity with the new rules and strategies.
Are the expansion components compatible with the base game?
Yes, all expansion components are designed to integrate seamlessly with those of the base game, both in terms of art and quality. You can mix and match cards and pieces without any issues.