# Top This! Hot Chilies Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 5.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Yves Tourigny
- **Artists**: Lucas Castro
- **Publishers**: UniForge Games
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Expansion for Base-game, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Pattern Building, Point to Point Movement

## Verdict
If you love fast, flavorful games, this expansion will spice up your table!More influence strategyExtra tip cardsCompact component sizeDoes not replace base gameRequires 2-5 playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The *Top This! Hot Chilies* expansion adds a spicy twist to your game experience. With five hot chili discs, you can place these toppings on your orders, and when you complete an order, you earn an extra tip card that can swing the game in your favor. The concept is simple: players compete to dominate board areas, building piece patterns that generate points while moving their tokens point-to-point in search of the best route. The result is a fast-paced, engaging influence battle, ideal for 2 to 5 players and lasting about 30 minutes. The expansion preserves the lightness of the base game, adding only extra components and a new layer of strategy: choose whether to add chilies to increase an order's difficulty or use the tip card to optimize your score. If you already own *Top This!* and enjoy quick, social interaction games, the expansion is a spicy addition that will make your sessions even hotter. It’s perfect for fans of party games, action, and dexterity, and those who aren’t afraid of a little heat on the board.

## FAQ
### How many players is the expansion suitable for?
The expansion works best with 2 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game with the expansion take?
The game still lasts about 30 minutes, even with the extra chili discs.

### What do I need to play with the expansion?
You need the base game *Top This!* and the expansion components: chili discs and extra tip cards.

### Does the expansion change the base game rules?
No, it simply adds new components and an extra reward mechanic; the original rules remain unchanged.

### What is the complexity level of the expansion?
It maintains the same light complexity of the base game, ideal for quick, fun sessions.

### Can the expansion be played alone?
No, the expansion requires the base game; without it, you can’t use the chili discs.