ARGH! As if putting out the fire weren't enough, matey, now yer telling me we have a blasted sea monster to worry about? Argh ... I can't say I'll be surprised if me ship goes down after all. What do you say though me hearty? Will ye help me crew gather the booty and get out? Remember, dead men tell no tales, so ye best not be betraying your fellow pirates now, savvy? For those of you who clearly don't speak pirate as well as I do, ready to check out the Dead Men Tell No Tales Kraken expansion and the miniature set? Let's get to it! What Is It? Dead Men Tell No Tales: The Kraken is an expansion to Dead Men Tell No Tales (DMTNT) that introduces, well, the Kraken! It also introduces new ways to lose, new goals to accomplish, some new actions/mechanics, and more overall excitement and adventure! What more could a proper pirate want? The minis are a purely aesthetic addition to the game, to replace the wooden character pieces, but they're a really nice addition and add to the look of the game. They also come with interchangeable colored bases! Who Is It For? If you're already a fan of DMTNT, the expansion is a great addition to the game; I personally think it only adds to the experience, and so would highly recommend it to add into every play. It adds more action and adventure and even a new character! As for the minis, while they aren't a super necessary addition, I really like them because I think having proper pirate figures really enhances the look and experience; running around putting out fires never looked so cool! The minis are also a really nice quality so I'd say even if you want to pick up some pirate figures for something else, these are good ones to invest in. Quality of Components The kraken minis from the expansion, and the pirate miniatures are all really nice quality, very sturdy and also detailed. They're really aesthetic appealing and enhance the table presence of the game. Everything else in the expansion - cardboard tokens, wooden deckhands, et cetera) match the quality of the base game (which was excellent), so everything really fits together seamlessly. PROS
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Difficulty I'd probably give this a 4 out of 5 for difficulty; even on the easiest game settings, this is a tricky game. As someone who doesn't tend to like co-op games often though, I think that's what keeps this one a little more interesting. I like that the difficulty can vary though by setting the kraken strength/health differently. Final Thoughts I said it once, and I'll say it again, mateys, I think this expansion is an excellent addition to DMTNT. It adds to the look, the feel, and the overall gameplay as well - hits the nail on the head all the way around! And whether or not you're getting the expansion, you should definitely invest in the minis for a much improved pirate feel! Highly recommend all of these components and hope you all enjoy them too!
Happy Gaming~ Additional Information: Expansion Designer - Kane Klenko Expansion Publisher - Minion Games Expansion Artists - Fernando Armentano, Jason D. Kingsley, Chris Ostrowski Expansion BGG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/244532/dead-men-tell-no-tales-kraken Mini Artists - Fernando Armentano, Chris Ostrowski Mini Publisher - Minion Games Mini BGG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameaccessory/256039/dead-men-tell-no-tales-miniatures *I was provided a copy of this game and these minis to do this review*
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