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Meeple University Discussion
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- Asylum is a standalone scenario it does require components from the base game to play
- initially they will explore cooperatively but after two or three rounds one player will be possessed by and evil for the rest of the game
- three-dimensional asylum board
- three levels will be laid flat beside each other
- to be released in 2020 victim asylum is an expansion
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foster the meeple Review at 3:06 sentiment: positive
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positive
Pros
- adds depth to story and challenges
- expansion adds useful content and variety
- theme remains cohesive with base game
Cons
- still punishing and luck-based
- board remains somewhat flimsy
- promotional materials unclear about rules re integration
Thematic elements
- horror survival with additional content and new antagonists
- Three-level asylum building; survivors navigate to access the basement bunker
- continues the story from base game with new residents and evils
Comparison games
- Betrayal at House on the Hill
- Ghost Stories
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- additional possession options — new possessed antagonists and abilities
- Cooperative Game — continues with a team approach and a new set of evils
- cooperative gameplay — continues with a team approach and a new set of evils
- increased tiles/board complexity — three-layer building with a different bunker-to-destroy path
- new characters and evils — new roles such as security guard, firefighter, doctor, psychiatrist
- puzzle mechanics — more decoding and code-breaking elements
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- the theme is done incredibly well
- the minis are phenomenal; the artwork is immaculate
- it's punishing and incredibly difficult
- replayability is huge due to randomization of evils and tiles
- two players can be challenging; higher player counts may be better
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