Smash Up expansions
Awesome Level 9000 vs Monster Smash
| Question | Awesome Level 9000 | Monster Smash |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Smash Up | #3 for Smash Up |
| What it adds | Four factions (Bear Cavalry, Ghosts, Killer Plants, Steampunks) and 8 bases, introducing Talents, abilities a card can use once per turn. | Four factions (Vampires, Mad Scientists, Giant Ants, Werewolves) and 8 bases, introducing power counters that give a minion a lasting +1 power. |
| What it fixes | Gives the base set's mostly straightforward decks more power and combo options without making any pairing unbeatable. | Adds a simple counter mechanic that opens new strategies even for your older decks. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 2–4 players | 2–4 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Playable alone for 2 players (each player mixes 2 factions); 3-4 players need a second Smash Up set or the base game. Mixes with any other Smash Up set. | Playable alone for 2 players (each player mixes 2 factions); 3-4 players need a second Smash Up set or the base game. Mixes with any other Smash Up set. |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $20–$40 |
| More | Awesome Level 9000 details | Monster Smash details |