Board Game Geek Rating: 6.73. Avg Player Rating: 6.87. This 2 - to - 4 - player board game was published in 2018. It's the retail edition of Smash Up, a 'shufflebuilding' game with a simple yet thrilling premise. Combine two 20 - card faction decks into a 40 - card deck and compete to smash more Bases than opponents! Each faction, like pirates, zombies, and dinosaurs, has unique game mechanisms. Pirates move cards, zombies bring cards back from the discard pile, and dinosaurs pack huge power. Every faction combination offers a different play experience. During play, Base cards with various difficulties and abilities are in play. You aim to have the most powerful minions on a Base when it's smashed. But watch out! Opponents can use their unique faction combos to disrupt your plans, like an Alien - Ninja beaming up your minions or a Pirate - Dinosaur releasing King Rex. When a Base is smashed, first, second, and third - place players score points. With eight different factions, there are dozens of combinations to try. And yes, the dinosaurs have laser beams! This game integrates with many expansions like Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up, etc. At TheGameSteward, a portion of your purchase goes towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions, contact us.
To play Smash Up, first choose two 20 - card faction decks and shuffle them together to make a 40 - card deck. Place the Base cards on the playing area. Each Base has its own difficulties and abilities. During your turn, play minions on the Bases to try and have the most power when a Base is smashed. Remember, different factions have different powers. For example, pirates can move cards around and zombies can bring cards back from the discard pile. When a Base is smashed, the first, second, and third - place players get points. Keep an eye on your opponents' moves as they can use their unique faction combinations to mess up your plans. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. If you have any questions about the game or how to play, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
