10.0
rating
Ludopedia
8.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Co-op adventure fans will love this expansion that adds more dice and challenges.
Highlights
- More dice for strategy
- New cooperative challenges
- High quality components
- Content expansion
Keep in mind
- Language dependency
- Needs translation
- Requires base game
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Too Many Bones: Polaris introduces a new gearloc that expands the base game experience with components that increase complexity and fun. This expansion, released through the TMB: Unbreakable campaign on Gamefound, includes a gearloc chip, 21 dice, a reference sheet, and a gearloc mat, all designed to fit seamlessly into the existing rules. Players familiar with the Too Many Bones universe will notice that the gearloc offers new cooperative challenges, allowing each team to test different strategies by rolling dice and managing resources. The inclusion of 21 dice increases the variety of possible outcomes, creating more opportunities for tactical decisions and tense moments. The reference sheet makes quick rule lookup easy and helps keep game pace, while the gearloc mat serves as a visual space to organize dice and action tokens. It’s important to note that the gearloc has an extensive language dependency: to allow all players to enjoy the content, nearly all material will need to be translated, which can require extra effort in non‑English speaking communities. Despite this, the expansion keeps the dice‑rolling mechanic that fans love from the original title, and the high‑quality components ensure durability and a great gaming experience. If you enjoy cooperative adventures with a good dose of strategy and are willing to invest in translation, Polaris is an addition that will enrich your Too Many Bones repertoire.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
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2
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3
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Chip Theory Games
Designer
Adam Carlson, Josh J. Carlson, Ryan Howard, Salem Scott
Artist
Anthony LeTourneau
Community
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3,126owners
166wishlist
52want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players is it suitable for?
The Polaris works with 1 to 4 players, just like the base game.
What is the playtime?
The duration ranges from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the strategic depth chosen.
What is the complexity level?
The expansion maintains the complexity of Too Many Bones, rated 4/5 on BGG and 10/10 on Ludopedia.
What components are included?
A gearloc chip, 21 dice, a reference sheet, and a gearloc mat.
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, Polaris is an expansion that requires Too Many Bones to function.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the content has extensive language dependency, so a full translation is recommended.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
Ideal for Too Many Bones fans who enjoy cooperative adventures and want more strategic challenges.