Top 10 Essential Expansions

Tom, Sam, and Zee discuss the expansions they find to be essential in completing a game's experience.
00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Sam’s #10
04:27 - Tom’s #10
05:22 - Zee’s #10
07:20 - Tom’s #9
08:45 - Zee’s #9
10:14 - Sam’s #9
12:16 - Zee’s #8
13:23 - Sam’s #8
15:39 - Tom’s #8
16:30 - Zee’s #7
18:01 - Tom’s #7
19:34 - Sam’s #7
21:24 - Tom’s #6
22:36 - Sam’s #6
24:51 - Zee’s #6
26:57 - Sam’s #5
28:43 - Zee’s #5
30:40 - Tom’s #5
32:13 - Sam’s #4
34:42 - Tom’s #4
36:21 - Zee’s #4
37:40 - Tom’s #3
38:49 - Zee’s #3
40:36 - Sam’s #3
43:09 - Zee’s #2
44:23 - Sam’s #2
46:47 - Tom’s #2
48:37 - Zee’s #1
50:09 - Tom’s #1
51:53 - Sam’s #1
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[@thehumblerejoice]

Major thumbs up for including a visual preview for each of the games in this Top 10 video!

[@robertcassens4923]

This was such a fun episode! Their chemistry keeps me watching.

[@MjrLeegInfidel]

Even when Zee doensn't like a game, he agrees with why its good or what the expansion brings to a game...hes so open minded!

[@markdryden8240]

That sneeze was hilarious. Had to rewatch it at least once! 😂

[@eck3483]

what about Xia: embers of a forsaken star? it changes the exploration token to always be usefull, adds tons of new outfits/modules, and fixes so many rules. also has more tiles including gravity anomolies (xia lore).

[@neilerredge5358]

really loved this top 10. Great revision of the older list and loved the back and forth

[@antoyal]

For me, the Power Up! expansion to King of Tokyo crosses over the line from "essential expansion" to "this should have been in the base game." It really feels like the Day 1 DLC you see in video games, where content that was originally part of the main game gets stripped out by the publisher and added as an option for more money.

[@ramonosuke]

Couldn't agree more. Thankfully it's not overly expensive

[@KabukiKid]

Amen to that! I always say the same thing. I have one friend who actually prefers to play vanilla King of Tokyo, and that drives me crazy, because I never want to play without Power Up. heh

[@TheProteanGeek]

antoyal the price of the game with the expansion probably would get past the price point they were aiming for. Also playing without it is great for young kids and easier to get into.

[@davidwitzany5852]

I agree, for several reasons. It gives each monster a touch of flavor--without Power Up, there's no reason to care which one you are. If you don't like the expansion, you can ignore your special deck. Finally, if everyone else spends all their time going for hearts that they don't need for healing, you concentrate on fame points. When you pass 12 points, you'll change their game play right quick. Great expansion--when this question comes up on BGG, I always add this and Friends and Foes (for Knizia's LOTR co-op).

[@stevepruneau6561]

Totally agree with you Sam (Hero Realms) with the character packs is essential indeed, and I can't wait for the adventure expansion coming up (where you can play co-op quests). Great video guys, I really enjoyed it. Now I know a lot more about the essential expansions I really need to buy. Thanks!!

[@dabearz27]

Glad Zee mentioned Friends and Foes. That's such an amazing expansion, even if it is out of print. I think I would have also included the expansion for Revolution that fills up the rest of the board and gives you more options.

[@Steve-L]

Even if you find it, it most likely is not compatible with current loR game.

[@thomascocks9136]

@@Steve-L they need to make it for the new one too. It is a real essential expansion for ne

[@anthonykuhn3792]

I really liked the way Zee gave the expansion name first. It was fun to play along at home.

[@amandavallerand7409]

My favorite Dominion expansion is Dark Ages: the "When trashed" and "When acquired" effects are REAL cool.

[@Mentat1231]

It's crazy, but, earlier today I had updated my BGG collection and called Cosmic Incursion a "must-have" expansion, if only for the rewards deck!

[@noeldillabough2153]

Note about the building expansion, you can get the pdf online and make your own; definitely like that one.

[@stevepruneau6561]

Zee.. you are absolutely correct about the nastiness (difficulty) of The Grizzled and I jumped to buy At Your Orders! when it came out. It even adds a solo option. Now I just have to get my gaming group to try it with the missions, etc. :D Very essential to have this expansion. Thanks!

[@RFatecha]

For C3K: Matagot sells the mosnter sets for Kemet and Cyclades ont heir site, so if you really want it, you can an extra set of each to avoid opening 2 boxes (yeah, it's a pain). Just whished they would make a new expansion for the Ta-SETI monster to go into Cyclades.

[@hardbathsalts3143]

Ronaldo Fatecha are you sure they never released a promo for it? A single card is a very "promo" thing to do. I love kemet and own but haven't played cyclades. Can't wait to get C3K.

[@kotieerwee2593]

A note on USA 1910... Any game that replaces small cards with normal sized cards is an essential expansion for me.

[@BrandonGraham]

It's pretty silly to have the small cards in ticket to ride. I have not met a single person who preferred the smaller cards. I have actually steered people away from that game because they could probably print on normal cards, but they would rather have people keep buying the expansion too.

[@markpatoka]

That's really the only reason I bought 1910, replace the small cards.

[@jpotter2086]

• Friends & Foes can still be found via auctions, and either very cheaply or ridiculously expensively, never seems to be moderately priced. Be patient and get it cheaply! • TI3 expansions .... yikes. Their prices have quadrupled in the past 3yrs. And are going higher. And I don't have them :(( • Haven't dug into CE expansions yet, glad to hear Tom's advice! • Memoir 44 Desert/War maps are easily found on eBay for $20-$25. And they are great for all kinds of games that can use big ol honkin' hexgrids.

[@TheRmm1976]

10. Tom: New Buildings - Puerto Rico Sam: River World - SmallWorld Zee: Gates of Arkham - Elder Sign 9. Tom: Prosperity - Dominion Sam: USA 1910 / Europa 1912 - Ticket to Ride Zee: Friends & Foes - The Lord of the Rings 8. Tom: Campaign Book Vol. 1 - Memoir '44 Sam: Pegasus - Battlestar Galactica Zee: Wizard's Tower - Castle Panic 7. Tom: C3K - Kemet / Cyclades Sam: Shattered Empire - Twilight Imperium 3rd Ed. Zee: Climate - Evolution 6. Tom: Incursion - Cosmic Encounter Sam: Extension - Dice Town Zee: Pantheon - 7 Wonders Duel 5. Tom: Trade & Intrigue - Orleans Sam: Power Up! - King of Tokyo / New York Zee: Egypt - Deus 4. Tom: USA 1910 - Ticket to Ride Sam: Mediterranean Theater - Memoir '44 Zee: Leaders - 7 wonders 3. Tom: Echoes of the Past - Innovation Sam: Gods of Asgard - Blood Rage Zee: At Your Orders! - The Grizzled 2. Tom: Titans - Cyclades Sam: Old Saloon - BANG! The Dice Game Zee: Power Up! - King of Tokyo 1. Tom: Tuscany - Viticulture Sam: Character Packs - Hero Realms Zee: Titans - Cyclades

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

I really watch these because I enjoy the banter between you 3. I don't own none of the games you mentioned... But I'll keep those expansions in mind if I go buy any of them.

[@jcb3393]

22:58 - priceless moment! Y'all are hilarious!

[@Jhoratio]

Totally agree with Pantheon. That completes the game for me. The ability to not take any cards on your turn is huge. However, I usually keep the regular guild cards, the Pantheon purple cards a bit too boring for me.

[@mlwormuth]

I'm surprised that nobody has said Inns and Cathedrals for Carcassonne. I will never play without that expansion, because I think it's silly that it wasn't in the base box. I usually also don't play without Traders & Builders as well, but I usually don't teach people that first unless they know gaming well.

[@rrsbirder]

Traders and builders is my favorite expansion for Carcassonne.

[@jdkenada]

The first two essential expansions I thought of: Marvel Legendary: Dark City....yes, I know there are a mammoth amount of expansions, but this one definitely completes the initial game and fills it out perfectly. Firefly: Pirates & Bounty Hunters...eliminates the game being nothing more than a race and player interaction (thievery and such) can actual serve an end goal purpose.

[@shinryomaz]

Eldritch Horror - Forsaken Lore. It's just more cards. But you know what, those cards should of been in the base game.

[@Blacknightzone]

I agree with Tom on Orleans trades expansion. Just a must have

[@garesonc9672]

Another great Top 10...thanks.

[@jd5iron]

That's a new one, Tom. "Easiously." I love it.

[@ArcadEdio]

Days of Wonder sells Volume 1 Campaign Book as a PDF. It works fine, you just need to print out the tokens.

[@anduril42]

Ok who is the guy on the left and what has he done with Zee???? A Top 10 list WITHOUT Pandemic on it?! That is NOT Zee! ; )

[@jordanwilliams8994]

Never play Lords of Waterdeep without Scoundrels of Skullport. Maybe that's just me.

[@sad0happy]

It's a must have. Without the expansion Waterdeep is almost 7.5-8 for me, with the expansion it's 9-9.5 territory.

[@neverboardofgaming]

Jordan Williams Totally true, surprised it wasn't on the list.

[@theblart4196]

I actually expected this to be on one of their lists

[@andrewstones7781]

Jordon Williams I think it's because none of them play Lords of Waterdeep anymore. They all prefer Champions of Midgard

[@richardwould6505]

I think the expansion is awful for LoW. It gets rid of all the difficult space selection of the base game and adds some horribly imbalanced cards.

[@GamesOffTheShelf]

Machi Koro with the Harbor. Definitely agree with the Grizzled expansion at your orders. Another great video.

[@skavenmatt3904]

I wish more of these were more available. the Twilight Imperium expansions are like $200 a pop for what used to be a reasonably priced box for example.

[@sertaki]

thankfully, Fourth Edition is coming.

[@F4R207]

Best thing about Wizards Tower to Castle Panic, the draw bag, essential!

[@GrandElemental]

The Lost Legion for Mage Knight the Boardgame. The base game has some balance issues (ranged and siege attack is too powerful and often roflstomps everything, couple of cards are a bit too strong), which are fixed by this expansion very well. You get a decent amount of extra cards, too. Also, if you are into coop/solo, this is even more essential if possible: it includes the cooperative skills and a new, super strong foe, who is actually going to be a challenge. All that stuff is great, but my favourite part of this expansion is that it gives all characters a second unique card for their starter decks. Since there are only 4 characters included in the base set, this is a very nice addition to the game! The expansion also includes a fifth character, but unfortunately she kinda sucks. =/ That's the only negative I have for this one. I use her only when teaching the game to new people, so they can play with the better characters and have a slight edge at the beginning. All-around fantastic expansion, highly recommended if you like the base game!

[@GeneralKetchup57]

Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport! I love the base game, but can never play it now without adding corruption:)

[@deserter85]

What about Top 10 games that got worse with expansions?

[@neverboardofgaming]

Ethan Chua That would be a great list! Worst expansions haha

[@GrandElemental]

#1 Alien Artifacts for Race for the Galaxy, easily! =D

[@Saetanigera]

or top 10 expansion pack games (Smash Up, Marvel: legendary, ect)

[@deserter85]

GrandElemental Race for the Galaxy became an excellent (10/10) game for me with its first expansion. It was good with the second expansion. It just became way too much with the third expansion. Personally have played Race for the Galaxy with just Alien Artifacts alone, and if you completely ignore the stupid map aspect of the game and play with the cards it's pretty good. But by no means an essential expansion.

[@codeman99-dev]

I'll totally put "Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk" on that list. Our group very much enjoyed the base game (despite the obvious flaws), but the expansion soured the game so much that we completely stopped playing it.

[@TheMichaelGMac]

Agricola All Creatures Big and Small: either one or both of the more building expansions. The variability of the setup alone makes them essential. They have made that game last a lot longer on my shelf than it would have. Almost impossible to duplicate a set up.

[@XShrike0]

Does Titans fix the abrupt ending in Cyclades? I enjoy the beginning and middle of the game but, ending is always anti-climatic. As I understand it the moment a player gets the second metropoli the game immediately ends. So you get games where you can see one player is going to win and there is nothing you can do about it. They either take a metropolis from another player or just build the fourth building.

[@thediceodyssey4690]

I keep hearing about Hero Realms on so many vids that I may have to go ahead and give this game a look, absolutely loved Star Realms!

[@davidpeterson5179]

Sam - BSG I think # 1 Daybreak which fixes some of the elements introduced in Pegasus is most essential, then Pegasus for Pegasus itself and then then Exodus for the Cylon Fleet and the Mark VII vipers. I always play with all 3 expansions, even if we do a Kobol run. Firefly - Blue Sun is essential to me as well.

[@kruskisking2062]

I agree with Zee's #4. I won't play 7 Wonders without Leaders.

[@SvviftDeath]

I can't believe Pandemic: On the Brink didn't make at least one of their lists. After playing countless games I can't imagine the game played without it. Not to mention the nice tray for all the pieces and the petri dishes that it comes with are perfect for holding all the cubes.

[@apilon47]

question: What would you consider essentials or best expansions for games like Catane, and pandemic

[@OriginalPiMan]

Alain Pilon Each expansion for Pandemic is sequentially useful. By that I mean that the first expansion (On the Brink) is more necessary than the second expansion (In the Lab), which are both more necessary than the third expansion (can't recall the name at the moment). That said, I don't think it belongs on the list because the game is playable enough without any expansions, and if you're choosing any Pandemic game from the beginning then you should pick Pandemic Legacy.

[@bokajon]

Robinson Crusoe: Voyage of the Beagle! Amazing expansion

[@TheSchaef47]

I think Powering Up is essential for Tesla vs. Edison. I love the labs, I love Walker, I love the more diverse scoring, and the events... are also in the box.

[@DXmqPrc9]

So do I need Tuscany if I have the essential edition?

[@mindepinde9559]

finally! useful "top 10". you should do your best of all time 100, top10 games best expansions, so its not just random expansions, its your best games with best expansions ;)

[@jerrodwarr9706]

Totally agree with Sam's #1 and Zee's #6. Arctic Scavenger expansion(s) would be on there for me as well.

[@patrykzukowski7471]

I have a great idea for a list guys: Top 10 Games Where You Play As Teams

[@Aces123456]

or Top 10 Games where Zee has lied and/or betrayed in game

[@glenjust630]

or Top 10 Awesome Games You Can't Purchase Anymore. Sorry! ; )

[@patrykzukowski7471]

I'm serious though, I would really like to see a list like this, cause you're on your own in most board games (axcept in coops, but there it's only one team). Cyclades: Titans as a team based game sounds fun, would like to hear about more team based games.

[@lpgascon]

TOTALLY agree in Sam's no3 The Gods of Asgard makes it that the Zone are now randomly different each game which means it balances new or regular BloodRage players. Without it, the games are often the same and regular players can take advantage of that

[@drakebauer4496]

I'd say the expansions for 1st and goal really does bring that dice game ot the next level. I'd include them in the list.

[@Mentat1231]

Some expansions I will never play without (in no particular order): Coup: Reformation; Viticulture: Tuscany; Among the Stars: Ambassadors; Tokaido: Crossroads; King of Tokyo: Power Up; Dominion: Seaside; Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Incursion (for the exact same reason Tom said: Rewards Deck!); and then Dixit really just needs a few decks to be added in (they're all good, you just need the variety).

[@TheWarmupLap]

I was about to angrily comment on how Tuscany wasn't on the list. Thank you Zee!

[@richardsaunders8393]

Ghost Stories and White Moon Expansion. I enjoy the game much more with the expansion because I don't feel like I am just putting out fires, I am actually working towards something

[@boman987]

Small World Tales and Legends is an essential expansion for me. I am surprised you haven't done a review for this. Sam, have you ever played with these cards? I love mixing and matching the cards after playing with the set groupings.

[@EclecticCamel]

I can't agree with that, half of them are ridiculous.

[@boman987]

True. But that is why I mix and match the good ones together and exclude the others. Just like other expansions on this list, not all of the expansion gets used. I like the tightness and change of strategy that certain cards create. There are enough good ones that I use this expansion in every game.

[@jcb3393]

I prefer the "Be Not Afraid..." expansion to Small World, but I still wouldn't call it *essential*. Base game is still just fine.

[@theflan045]

Where is Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport? Lords of Waterdeep is a decent game by itself and an great game with The Scoundrels of Skullport expansion added. Would not think of playing the base game anymore

[@sad0happy]

Hear hear.

[@Steve-L]

I think it got replaced by Champions of Midgard or some other game for both Sam and Tom.

[@theflan045]

True, Sam has mentioned in the past that he thinks Champions is a replacement for Lords. Which I can't understand. Other than they are both worker placement they have not much in common.

[@Johnny_Nitro]

is there a way to only get notifications for new top ten lists?

[@Uncle_Yam]

I played my first Viticulture game a while ago and the cards to the game feel completely unbalanced - did anyone else get a sense of this?

[@Railer61]

I got USA 1910 for Ticket to Ride and we use those cards over the ones that came with the game just because they're so much bigger and easier to handle

[@FSCB2013]

I whole heartedly agree with 7 Wonders Duel, 7 Wonder Leaders and the campaign book for M44. My experience with original Duel is the same as Zee, the game is predictable. With Pantheon the game becomes much more open and less down to the random luck of how the card pyramid was stacked. Leaders just added a little thing I always found missing from base 7 Wonders, a bit of direction. Without Leaders I find the game will always head the same way depending on your play group. Non-confrontational people always go greens and blues. Some people resource hoard and then grab all the yellow cards etc. With Leaders, this can either strengthen those natural inclinations or they can push you to try something different, to take a risk on an unusual strategy. Also the chaining of Leader powers is so interesting. And I barely played M44 because we found it boring until I bought the PDF version of the campaign book. That just added such an amazing amount of history and theme to an already mechanically strong game.

[@Bluestrikekurt]

Monuments mentioned a few times with Cyclades Titan, but its a separate expansion.

[@kavondaftari1514]

I was almost certain Zee would pick Pandemic on the brink.

[@KabukiKid]

For the new roles, if nothing else. :-)

[@dapineaple]

Maybe because he thinks the base game is good enough that you don't need an expansion.

[@brianlelas172]

Pandemic: On the Brink Core Worlds: Galactic Orders Both of these are knockouts that should have been mentioned.

[@richacosta2093]

I've always said the Coup: Reformation expansion is absolutely essential. Coup is an awesome game by itself, but for an expansion that doesn't change a ton yet has a huge impact on gameplay, it doesn't get better. It just makes a good game great IMO.

[@JPCarrico]

Thought I would see Arcadia Quest: Pets on your list Tom ! :P

[@htak2010]

Strongly agree on Tuscany, except you guys didn't mention what I consider to be the most essential part (which, in fact isn't a part of the Essential Edition Viticulture, but is in Essential Edition Tuscany - huh?): The four-season map, which includes the action to freely trade money/cards/grapes. This opens up the game A LOT, and gets rid of the excess-money-during-endgame problem. Also, I agree the naming on the different versions is a bit weird, but I think the intention was good. Maybe naming Viticulture EE and Tuscany EE "second editon" would be less confusing? Either way. Love the game. Love the expansion. Won't play the game without it (I can drop the special workers and buildings when teaching new players, but even the extended board stays in every game).

[@Scott3387]

No idea how scoundrels of skullport got missed. It's pretty much the perfect expansion and I never play without (so much so that I just threw all the crap cards in the expansion box and never separate them again.

[@jcb3393]

"Prosperity" is *the* essential Dominion expansion. After that, I'd say "Seaside", with "Intrigue" in 3rd. Other than Dominion, the only game I would say has *essential* expansions is Carcassonne, in this order: - "The River" - just get this (if your copy didn't already come with it). The River II is interesting for the fork in the river. - "Traders & Builders" - for the Builder piece giving you an extra turn! - "Inns & Cathedrals" - the traders on the roads and the pig are meh... but the cathedrals are a great monkey wrench to throw into someone else's half-complete city.

[@warmachineuk]

Scoundrels of Skullport for Lords of Waterdeep makes completing quests easier, allows a sixth player, and adds more scope with cards and buildings.

[@supark3244]

I am confused about Viticulture/Tuscany. As a new person to the game, what should I buy?

[@javiertalay]

Are Evolution Climate and Flight compatible with each other?

[@ramonosuke]

If I had to make a list, in no particular order I'd go with Dark City- Marvel Legendary: The base is just too easy and basic, this one is essential more so than the others Leaders/Cities- 7 Wonders: Agree with Zee here. I own Babel, but haven't learned it yet Furor Sanguinis-Claustrophobia: More cards,Tiles, scenarios, and new units for both sides Ta-Seti-Kemet: Adds black power tiles, that alone is worth it to me Titans-Cyclades: Pretty much everything Zee and Tom touched upon. Must get Scoundrels of Skullport - Lords of Waterdeep: Makes the game so much deeper, and is easy to teach outright to new players

[@TheBeast42]

can we get a reprint of Zee's blood rage mini? lol

[@sad0happy]

1.) Scroundels of Skullport for Lords of Waterdeep 2.) Power Up! for King of Tokyo 3.) To Forge a Realm for Kingsburg 4.) Viticulture + Tuscany 5.) 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon.

[@RGcrasyRG]

Ow, our party was thinking about an expansion of BG, I guess pegasus it is! But I am still not sure about cylon leaders...

[@mohnkern]

I consider Tuscany to be an essential expansion to Viticulture.

[@GirlyGamer-BoardGameGran]

With the new titles, you should tilt the camera down a bit, no need to see that top shelf. Some great expansions in there. Totally agree with Zee about At Your Orders.

[@Barl3000]

Forsaken Lore for Eldritch Horror is the epitome of an essential boardgame expansion. It feels like it contains stuff they cut from the main game to keep the cost down. The encounter decks are a pitiful 8 cards in the base game, you could get through that in one game and by the third you would probably have seen them all (multiple times). That the base game has so few encounter cards can also be seen as a good thing, as the decks don't feel bloated, even on the now what? Fifth? Sixth? expansion. And it may have been the intention all along, because that happened with Arkham Horror. In fact the modular nature, where the setup is based on what Great old One you are using, keeps everything managable even with all those expansions.

[@OriginalPiMan]

Barl3000 Without expansions there were some decks that I saw almost every card twice in a game.

[@rainerahlfors]

At least you can get Campaign Book vol 1 (for Memoir '44) in digital PDF format from Days of Wonder.

[@billcook4768]

Glad to hear Alvin & Dexter get mentioned, but sad Carcassone: Catapult didn't make anyone's list.

[@hardcoreanimator]

I think there are no routes that go to Las Vegas in the base TtR

[@bootman199]

Tom is correct with his number 1 Tuscany is fantastic!

[@EclecticCamel]

Man, I thought the look on Zee's face was a dead giveaway that he was trying to not give away his number one.

[@daveb1101]

Sam mentioning the American bias in Memoir ‘44 reminded me to press like 😂 Yes Sam! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Spazzfist]

Agree with King of Tokyo - "Power Up" - I will not play without that

[@kubrickfan101]

Zee's fake-out at 47:08 cracks me up.

[@Grimstringer]

eldritch horror with the first expansion?

[@jukka-pekkatuominen4540]

This is probably a matter of an opinion (it usually is!), but I disagree with the Battlestar Galactica. I've played it many times and it's my favourite game and I've played it with many different expansion rules and with many different modulation options. And to me the most important expansion is Exodus. It comes with the Cylon Fleet Board which makes the game much less random and also more interesting and the new "CAG chooses.." Crises Cards are very good. Not to mention about the new module that give even the human players secret agendas to fullfill to increase the tension. So I would definitely choose Exodus from all the expansions (but I actually don't hink the game needs to played with any expansion at all).. PS. And for those who don't like the Sympthizer Card I can suggest to play the game with 3 or 5 people and not have that one in play. I don't mind either way and I like the game better with a Sympthizer than with a Mutineer. I'm probably one of the few.

[@dddmmm21]

How about a "Top 10: 2017 so far"? You could point top 5 games so far (that could perhaps make the top 10 year list) and the top 5 expectations for the balance of the year (considering all the new info the came out since Jan).

[@miguelsimarrogonzalez2128]

Very nice intro, Sam

[@thedicetower]

Sam here...Zee made the intro!

[@geographist2000]

Great list... perhaps a Top 10 Worst Expansions list could be made?

[@Tzimisce25]

Race for the Galaxy: Gathering Storm is a necessary one for me with the fifth player, 4 more starting worlds, firsts and mosts+the solo variant, which personally I don't like, but maybe other players do.

[@Jimunu]

Expansions that made great games even better

[@Gabranth86]

I'm a little surprised that Pandemic - On the Brink is not on Zee's list :)

[@Aquadoozy]

Agree with Viticulture/Tuscany. Played 2 players with hubby a few times before adding the Tuscany board. Totally changed the game. Would never play with Viticulture's board again. For 2 players it is an essential expansion!

[@N2HeroProductions]

Forgot a big one, Carcassonne. Although it likely crosses the line of should've been in the base game, Inns & Cathedrals. The game is borderline unplayable without it. Was shocked that it was not bundled in when the New Edition came out.

[@BGBarbarian]

The expansion for Port Royal!

[@chasenorman7709]

If this was updated I would add the Oceania expansion for wingspan

[@tomasmesen]

For me it has to be Crown and Glory for Warrior Knights. Not only does it add thematic depth to the game, it also makes it impossible to go back to playing without Forced March.

[@Simonvb]

The most essential expansion for me is Eclipse: Rise of the ancients. Makes the game so much better.