The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost
BGG rating
6.0

Expansion for The Publish or Perish Game

The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost

2025

Rules assistance for The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost

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  • 2–6 players

Rules assistant for The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost

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The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost is an expansion for The Publish or Perish Game released in 2025 for 2–6 players. It was designed by Max Hui Bai Ph.D. and its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution.

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About the game

This expansion introduces 12 new Manuscript Cards that set out to elevate the absurdist narrative of the original game. These additions include four “sh*tpost” articles in predatory journals that accept any Action Cards to get papers published. Additionally, this expansion includes eight Manuscripts that are (marginally) significantly inappropriate. The content ranges from mild to wild. Use this expansion at your own risk. —description from the publisher

Publishers

  • (Self-Published)

Questions and answers

The Publish or Perish Game: Expansion 2 – Academic Sh*tpost supports 2–6 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.