Small World - Underground

The 2011 release Small World Underground captures the spirit of Philippe Keyaerts' award - winning Small World. It's a standalone game that adds a fresh twist to the gameplay. This game features 15 fantasy - themed creature races and 21 special powers. Each player gets to control multiple creature/power combos during the game, spending points to draft them and using these creatures to take over various subterranean spots. Some places have relics or are 'places of power', and players must defeat monsters first to get these perks. At the end of each turn, players score points for the regions they hold, and the one with the most points at the game's end wins. Small World Underground can be played alone or combined with other Small World releases. The publisher suggests players be familiar with Small World before playing this one.

To play Small World Underground, first, get familiar with the 15 fantasy - themed creature races and 21 special powers. Each game turn, you'll spend points to draft different creature/power combinations. Then, use these combinations to claim subterranean locations. When you come across locations with relics or 'places of power', you need to conquer the monsters there before getting the benefits. At the end of each turn, count the points for the regions you hold. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. It's recommended that you have played Small World before trying this game. When storing the game, keep it in a dry place to avoid damage to the cards and pieces. Also, handle the components gently to make sure they last a long time.