
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,377
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Unlock!: Mythic Adventures
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

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Restart: Gadgets Expansion is an expansion for Restart your Future released in 2027 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
Upgrade your gameplay with the Gadgets Expansion, designed to bring more variety, strategy, and unexpected twists to your games of Restart. This add-on introduces a full set of Gadget cards, each tailored to the different Dystopias, giving players access to unique abilities, tactical advantages, and clever ways to outsmart their opponents. Each Dystopia features 14 Gadget cards (consisting of 7 unique cards, each included twice) ensuring both balance and strategic consistency for all playstyles. What’s inside: 56 Gadget Cards (44 x 68 mm) 2 Rules Cards for quick reference All cards are printed on 300 gsm blue core paper, ensuring durability and a premium feel during play. All expansion cards fit inside the game box, even when sleeved. Perfect for players who want more interaction, replayability, and dynamic decision-making, the Gadgets Expansion can smoothly fit into the base game. Take control. Adapt. Outsmart. Restart... with Gadgets. Gadgets are acquired through a dynamic drafting phase at the start of the game. Shuffle all Gadget cards and reveal two per player, plus two additional cards. Beginning with the first player and proceeding clockwise, players may purchase one Gadget by paying its Adrenaline crystal cost or choose to pass. After the initial round, the last player has the option to acquire a second, different Gadget, and the selection continues in reverse order. Each Gadget provides a unique ability, offering powerful strategic options that can boost your prosperity when used at the right moment. —description from campaign
Restart: Gadgets Expansion supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Restart: Gadgets Expansion is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Restart: Gadgets Expansion for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Restart: Gadgets Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Puzzle, and Science Fiction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Restart: Gadgets Expansion and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Restart: Gadgets Expansion as an expansion for Restart your Future. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Restart your Future to use it. Check that your edition of Restart your Future is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.