{"product_id":"aeg-smash-up-world-tour-culture-shock-expansion-board-game-for-2-4-players-30-45-minutes-ages-10","title":"AEG Smash Up World Tour: Culture Shock Expansion – Board Game for 2–4 Players, 30–45 Minutes, Ages 10+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmbark on a globe-trotting, lighthearted battle of factions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smash Up World Tour Culture Shock Expansion invites players to mix and match five new factions into the base game. The design leans into playful, fast-paced card interactions that spark quick decisions and group laughter. With this expansion, you get a broadened roster and new synergies that feel fresh without complicating the core rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFive distinctive factions at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach faction draws from unique folk tales and history, inviting different strategies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia: minions transform and morph strategies through clever timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Africa: story-sharing mechanics reward social play and card exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany: benefits bloom when characters from the same tale unite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInca Empire: roads and monumental structures influence board state and tempo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolynesian: expansive island spreads create dynamic hand-management decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e111 game cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 card dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 token sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players reach for Culture Shock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion slots neatly into existing Smash Up games, offering new combos and moments without slowing down the turn pace. Expect quick rounds that blend humor with clever planning—great for casual nights or game gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for 2 to 4 players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical play sessions run around 30 to 45 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with previous Smash Up expansions, so you can mix and match factions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily-friendly tone with light, chaotic strategy for teen and adult groups alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the playful spirit, Culture Shock invites experimentation with team-ups across continents. The artwork is bright and cheeky, with tactile cards that shuffle smoothly and invite interaction. While it leans into folklore for flavor, the experience centers on social play and approachable strategy, offering a sandbox for shared moments of amusement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does the Culture Shock Expansion include?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 111 game cards, 5 card dividers, 1 token sheet, 1 rulebook, plus five new factions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the player count and play time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ages 10+, supports 2 to 4 players, with play sessions around 30 to 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52914468552928,"sku":"B07QLN7M3H","price":85.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/aeg-smash-up-world-tour-culture-shock-expansion-board-game-for-2-4-players-30-45-minutes-ages-10","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}