Dungeons & Dragons Ghosts of Saltmarsh Adventure System Board Game Standard Edition

Ghosts of Saltmarsh is an expansion for Wizards of the Coast's adventure series of board games, and it's the first of its kind. Rather than a stand-alone game, this is a literal expansion, reliant on one of the other games to provide essentials such as player characters and in-depth rules...and even some of the monsters.This latter gave me the most concern when I ordered the box, but after scanning the rules booklet, I realized that this was no timid, half-measured attempt at creating a new supplement with a minimum of expense. This game rewards long-time players by digging deep into the creatures that came with virtually all of prior sets, and allowing the full range of player characters to adventure through Saltmarsh as heroes. Folks who do not have every set ... MoreGhosts of Saltmarsh is an expansion for Wizards of the Coast's adventure series of board games, and it's the first of its kind. Rather than a stand-alone game, this is a literal expansion, reliant on one of the other games to provide essentials such as player characters and in-depth rules...and even some of the monsters.This latter gave me the most concern when I ordered the box, but after scanning the rules booklet, I realized that this was no timid, half-measured attempt at creating a new supplement with a minimum of expense. This game rewards long-time players by digging deep into the creatures that came with virtually all of prior sets, and allowing the full range of player characters to adventure through Saltmarsh as heroes. Folks who do not have every set are not punished, because options exist for any creatures that can't come to the table, but WoTC didn't let themselves get bogged down with concerns about who might not have what. This expansion shoots for the stars, but accounts for every light year between here and there.

This Expansion is very good and interesting for playing with any stand alone D&D Adventure System Board Game. However the price is too high as for just an expansion.

I have not played this expansion, yet, but decided to pick it up on sale. If you are expecting something comparable to previous Adventure System games, you will be disappointed in the number of miniatures in this box. Buyer beware. But, if you can get it on sale, it is not much more expensive than the Sahuagin Warband set and you will get the same painted minis plus the game.