BoardGame Verdict
81

Expeditions is an engine-building board game set in the Scythe universe, where 1-5 players control giant mechs to explore a map of hexes. Players investigate mysterious meteorites and interact with locations by strategically moving their action tokens to perform various actions. It offers deep strategic depth through card play and action selection, suitable for competitive and solo play.

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The Verdict

based on 43 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Negative 0%
Excellent art and high-quality components
Strong replayability with varied setups
Satisfying engine-building and card combos
Fast and easy setup
Effective solo mode with Automa
Limited meaningful player interaction
Theme can feel detached from mechanics
Small card text difficult to read
Can overstay its welcome at higher player counts
100
BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically recommends "Expeditions," praising its compelling engine-building mechanics, high card variety for unique gameplay, and excellent performance across multiple player counts. They found it easy to learn and consistently enjoyable, despite any minor issues.

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100
Meeple Mountain, Tom FranklinArticle

“I like Expeditions. A lot. This is the first time when I’ve said, “I have another game for review to play next week,” that it has been met with, “Can’t we play this for a few more weeks?” That’s how good Expeditions is.”

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95
That's What Jenni Said, JenniArticle

“Expeditions is my favorite game in the Stonemaier Games portfolio to date. The reason to buy this game is for the logic puzzle at the heart of it.”

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95
Liege of Games, Liege of GamesVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Expeditions as a highly enjoyable and excellent game, highlighting its accessibility, replayability, and fun factor, considering it one of their favorite titles from Stonemaier Games.

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90
TerreDice GamesVideo

The reviewer found the 'Gears of Corruption' expansion to be substantial, significantly enhancing the core game 'Expeditions' by adding new elements that improve overall gameplay and quality of life.

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90
Gaming with Edo & Jessica, Edo & JessicaVideo

The reviewer found 'Expeditions' to be a visually stunning game with great components, offering satisfying card play and good replayability, appealing to both fans of its predecessor, Scythe, and new players, despite being a lighter experience.

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90
Board Gaming Ramblings, Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

Expeditions offers a satisfying experience with strong card play and exploration, distinguishing itself from its predecessor, Scythe, by being a lighter and quicker game. While it may be lighter than anticipated, its incredible art and well-designed components contribute to a positive gameplay experience for both Scythe fans and those seeking a less complex, engaging adventure.

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90
Cardboard Minute, Sir ThecosVideo

The reviewer highly praises 'Expeditions' as a very good game with exceptional artwork, components, and clever mechanics that offer depth and replayability, although they note the oversized tiles can create significant table space issues, particularly with higher player counts.

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BoardGameDave, BoardGameDaveVideo

BoardGameDave highly praises 'Expeditions' for its engaging engine-building mechanics, the strategic depth offered by varied location setups and unique mech abilities, and its stunning artwork. He notes it's a distinct game from Scythe, appealing to players who enjoy complex, strategic gameplay.

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90
The Broken Meeple, Luke HectorVideo

The reviewer highly praises "Expeditions" as an enjoyable, competitive, card-driven engine-building exploration game, expressing a strong desire to own it. However, he notes that the game's enjoyment and score significantly decrease with higher player counts.

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90
SideGame LLC, Mackenzie FranklinVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically praises 'Expeditions' for its engaging engine-building, strategic action selection, and impressive artwork, finding it a highly enjoyable game despite minor issues with scaling at higher player counts.

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90
One Stop Coop Shop, Michael Kelly (Mike)Video

The reviewer enthusiastically praises the solo mode of Expeditions, highlighting its brilliant action system and the well-designed, simplified automa that provides impactful challenges, making it a highly recommended game for fans of light to mid-weight euros.

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