Distilled: Africa & Middle East Expansion
- Designer Dave Beck
- Publisher Paverson Games , Boardgame Mall , Choo Choo Games , Galápagos Jogos , Geekach LLC
- Illustration Erik Evensen
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This expansion introduces six new distiller identities from Africa and the Middle East, featuring unique ingredients and recipes like Akpeteshie and Boukha. Players can use new distillery upgrades and thematic items to enhance their spirits and compete for new awards. Fully compatible with the base game, it also offers solo goal cards and diverse tasting flight cards for added depth.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players aged 14 and up with experience in the base game Distilled, this expansion supports 1 to 5 players and adds strategic complexity. With a playtime around 120 minutes, it suits experienced gamers who enjoy extended game sessions.
How It Works
The expansion adds new distilleries with signature ingredients and recipes to distill and sell. Players improve their distilleries using upgrade cards and employ premium market items to boost their spirits. Goal cards and award tokens provide additional ways to score. It integrates seamlessly with the base game, expanding strategic options.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Dave Beck, this expansion enriches Distilled by introducing spirits and recipes from Africa and the Middle East. Although it has no recorded awards, it significantly expands the base game. It belongs to the Kickstarter and Spieleschmiede crowdfunding families and remains fully compatible with the original.
Pro
- Adds new recipes and distilleries from Africa and the Middle East
- Includes new distillery upgrades and market items
- Fully compatible with the base game Distilled
- Supports solo play with goal cards
Contra
- Playable only as an expansion requiring the base game
- No new core mechanics, only extensions of existing ones
- 120-minute playtime demands patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game explores spirit production in countries like Tunisia, Cape Verde, Ghana, South Africa, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting cultural diversity in distillation.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Familiarize yourself well with the base game before adding the expansion to effectively use the new elements.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, a solo mode is supported.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 120 minutes, making it an extended play session.
What prior experience do I need?
Players should be familiar with the base game Distilled.
How does this compare to similar games?
This expansion adds new cultural recipes and distilleries from Africa and the Middle East to the base game.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14 and complex mechanics, it is more suitable for experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
It primarily extends the base game's mechanics like engine-building and resource management.
Fazit
For fans of Distilled, this expansion offers worthwhile additions that increase variety and strategy. It requires the base game and is best suited for players who appreciate longer, more complex sessions.
