Is this "2nd Edition" an expansion or an updated version? Do I need the first in order to play, or can I just buy the 2nd edition?
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It is just the second edition you don't need anything else to play it out side math a pen and some paper it is super fun at parties.
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You don't need the first edition, I've never seen the first edition so I can't comment on what has changed between them.
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Hi, Ryan. Z-Man sells a $10 Replacement Deck direct to the consumer. It can be found on their website and has Product ID # ZMG71191 with UPC 681706711911. That will make the first edition game compatible with all new second edition expansions including On the Brink and the upcoming In The Lab Expansions.DaveBoardgames 4 Us
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This is the revised version. However, if you get the expansion only the investigator cards will be duplicates. The Outer Worlds and Adventure Cards in the expansion update those cards with new features from the expansion.
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I think they call in the "Deluxe edition" because it has the expansion cards that allow combat to be a little different. I've never used them, we just play the vanilla rules.
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Hello, you do not need the original version as the gold edition has the complete original game. It is a lot of fun and provides lots of game time. I highly recommended it both for those who enjoy battle games and city building as it is a blend of the two.
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I started with the second edition and had no hiccups so I would say no. It is just a revision not an expansion.
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I purchased it as a gift off someone's wish list, so I don't have firsthand play time with it, but here's the description from Board Game Geek: "A Dance with Dragons is the first expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition). This exciting new scenario recasts the intrigues of the game in the time frame of A Dance with Dragons. The expansion consists of forty-two alternate House cards and an alternate setup to reflect each House's position in Westeros." Hope that helps!
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the difference is the expansions add new stuff and jokes and dark humor to the original game. there is also a 4th expansion.
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We actually played w the first set for the past year, no expansion packs. It was fun bc there are so many possible variations. I did get the first and second expansion packs for my daughter this holiday; but I really think you play for a while w/o the expansion packs.
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I believe this is the second edition of the game from Eagle Games, not sure of the differences from the 1st to 2nd, but as far as I know the one they are selling is the 2nd edition that was released in 2010.
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Munchkin 2 is an expansion to use with Munchkin. It isn't a stand alone game
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I think I have the second edition Plus the factions expansion I think they are out with a fourth edition this year and a new expansion is coming out DEC this year. I don't think the faction expansion is worth it I hardly ever play it. If you need more info go to www.boardgamegeek.com
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3, but I would recommend waiting to purchase any product related to game of thrones version 1, games of thrones the second edition is releasing this year and this edition is being phased out. The new game looks great, is going to streamline a lot of the compound issues the first edition had (first edition is an AMAZING game, but had so many tiny little rules quirks you practically needed a law degree to interpret them). So instead of trying to patch up 10 years of compounded complications they decided to reboot the game into a more sleek, smooth, and hopefully more fun experience. So FFG is taking their 10 years of gaming experience and releasing a second edition and the entire game of thrones LCG community is incredibly excited about the change.
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No. As a 'Living Card Game' everything you need to play is in the initial core set you purchase. You can buy expansions to add more elements and cards to the game, but it's not necessary. The nice thing is, there are no 'rare' or hard to find cards, as each expansion comes with the exact same cards, so while you get to customize your deck, you won't feel left out or unable to play if you aren't completely up to date on new sets.
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I'd buy the original game. The expansion packs are just different answers you could use. Worth every penny!!
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The original game has the instructions and the majority of the cards. Buy expansions later on.
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if you buy solely an expansion,then it is just that... an expansion. without the base game, you will not be able to play