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Expansion for The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2
2024
Rules assistance for The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 40–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2
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The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 is an expansion for The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 40–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Davide Garofalo and Riccardo Landi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Volume 2 is the first major gameplay expansion for The Bad Karmas and the Curse of the Zodiac. It continues the epic saga of the heroes’ struggle against the awakened demigods, introducing four new Zodiacs, each with unique abilities and increasingly complex strategies, that will challenge even the most seasoned groups. As in the base game, each battle in Volume 2 is made even more immersive thanks to integration with the Teburu system, which automatically handles rules, effects, and story developments. This allows players to focus on tactics, cooperation, and narrative choices without slowing down the flow of the game. New Zodiacs Volume 2 includes 4 high-quality "Smart Miniatures" representing the next set of Zodiac signs. Each boss features unique attack patterns and environmental interactions: Leo: A fierce combatant focusing on raw power and intimidation. Virgo: Likely focused on precision, debuffs, or complex tactical puzzles. Libra: Features mechanics revolving around balance and punishing players' positioning. Scorpio: Specialized in stealth, poison, or sudden lethal strikes. New Scenarios & Environments 4 new Tactical Maps, as each Zodiac comes with its own dedicated physical board map (2 double-sided maps in total) and specific environment standees (26 items in total). Narrative Campaign Expansion New story chapters that advance the "Curse of the Zodiac" plotline, fully narrated and handled by the companion app." —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Xplored
- Teburu
Questions and answers
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 supports 1–5 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 The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 is 40–90 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 The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 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.
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 credited designers of The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 are: Davide Garofalo and Riccardo Landi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac: Volume 2 as an expansion for The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac to use it. Check that your edition of The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.