
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,292
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Smash Up: Cease and Desist
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Smash Up: Clowns
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Smash Up: Clowns is an expansion for Smash Up released in 2026 for 2–4 players and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Honk, honk—the Clowns are here! And—wow—they just keep coming. How did they fit so many in that one, tiny car? Get ready to fill the Big Top with applause. The Clowns juggle actions between the deck and discard, honk opponents’ noses, and smash bases, all while remaining perfectly in character (even if it scares the children... and me). FORGEFIRE'S ONLINE STORE The Clowns are the single faction in the Smash Up Clowns set. They replay standard actions from the discard pile and their actions become stronger when played this way. —description from the publisher
Smash Up: Clowns supports 2–4 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 catalogue lists Smash Up: Clowns 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.
Smash Up: Clowns belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Card Play Conflict Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Smash Up: Clowns as an expansion for Smash Up. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Smash Up to use it. Check that your edition of Smash Up is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.