XenoShyft: Dreadmire – Brood Expansion

Cool Mini Or Not · Board game · 2016
1–4 Solo 30–60 min
rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy XenoShyft and want more challenges, this expansion is for you! Get ready to face a more dangerous brood.

Highlights
  • More enemies and insane bosses
  • Increases replayability
  • Elevated cooperative challenge
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires the base game
  • Increases difficulty
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for more trouble in XenoShyft! The Brood expansion brings a brand-new batch of alien creatures ready to give you a headache. If you thought the base game was tough, just wait until you see what these new folks are up to. This expansion injects more danger and excitement into your fight for survival, adding 5 brand-new enemies for each of the three attack waves and, even worse (or better, depending on your perspective!), 3 new and terrifying bosses that will test the limits of your base and your sanity. Each wave comes with a different selection of threats, from the trackers and scavengers of the first wave to the more sinister horrors and giant monsters of the following waves. The 'Brood' has truly evolved and brought with it an arsenal of horrors to ensure your team doesn't get a moment's peace. This expansion raises the challenge level and rewards players who have already mastered the tactics of the base game, introducing new attack patterns and bosses with unique abilities that will require new strategies. It's the perfect addition for those who want to extend the XenoShyft experience and face even greater challenges, adding replayability and more moments of cooperative tension.

It's worth remembering that this expansion requires the base game XenoShyft: Dreadmire to play and, like the original game, has significant language dependency, with most of the cards needing to be understood for a smooth playthrough.

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1–4 players
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Publisher Cool Mini Or Not
Designer Michael Shinall

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game?
This is an expansion, so you NEED the base game XenoShyft: Dreadmire to play with the new cards and bosses.
How many players does this expansion support?
It maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 1 to 4 players.
Does the game get much harder with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion adds more lethal enemies and bosses, increasing the overall challenge. It's designed for those who have already mastered the base game and want more excitement.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, just like the base game, this expansion has a high language dependency. Most cards have text that needs to be understood to play correctly.
What are the main components included in this expansion?
The expansion brings a lot of new enemy cards, divided into three waves, and three horrifying bosses to give you a hard time.
Does this expansion add new mechanics, or just more enemies?
It primarily focuses on adding new enemies and bosses with unique challenges, without introducing entirely new mechanics, but requiring new strategies with the existing mechanics.