Small World Designer Edition (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.99. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.96. This game is for 2 to 6 players and was published in 2015. It's the Kickstarter Edition of the Small World Designer Edition Board Game. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Small World’s Designer Edition is a high - end version of the Small World board game, staying true to Philippe Keyaerts' original wooden prototype. It features 307 deluxe wooden tokens for all races from the base game, expansions like Cursed!, Grand Dames, Be Not Afraid, and the Lost Tribes. Each race comes in its own beautifully illustrated box. The banners, special powers, and markers are heat - printed on wood to match the tokens. The victory coins are unique metal coins forged for Small World. The maps are super - sized copies of 2 - 5 player maps and include a new 6 - player map designed by Philippe Keyaerts. Custom resin miniatures represent the Dragon, the Catapult, and 2 Heroes. There's also a new 'Pocket Encyclopedia' from the Kickstarter campaign. Kickstarter backers' copies include a deluxe wooden version of 3 new Races & Special Powers from the Kickstarter Backers Bonus Pack and an engraved plaque. This is a true collector’s edition with a single production run and a limited number for retail. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to support campaigns so you can buy games like the Small World Designer Edition online. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

How to play: First, set up the game by placing the super - sized map on the table. Then, distribute the wooden tokens, banners, and victory coins among the players according to the number of participants (2 to 6). Each player chooses a race from the lavishly illustrated boxes. Use the special powers and markers as described in the 'Pocket Encyclopedia'. The goal is to gain victory points using your race's abilities and occupy territories on the map. Pay attention to the new 6 - player map if you're playing with 6 people. Remember, if you're a Kickstarter backer, you have the deluxe wooden version of 3 new Races & Special Powers in the Kickstarter Backers Bonus Pack to use. Things to note: The paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. When handling the custom resin miniatures, be gentle as they can break easily. Maintenance advice: Store the game in a cool, dry place to prevent the wooden tokens and maps from warping. Wipe the metal victory coins with a soft cloth to keep them shiny. Avoid exposing the game to direct sunlight for long periods to prevent color fading of the illustrations on the boxes and maps.