Smash Up expansions
Awesome Level 9000 vs Pretty Pretty Smash Up
| Question | Awesome Level 9000 | Pretty Pretty Smash Up |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Buy this first |
| Buy order | #1 for Smash Up | #2 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 (Fairies, Kitty Cats, Mythic Horses, Princesses) and 8 bases, with cute themes and distinct playstyles such as 6 power-5 Princesses. |
| What it fixes | Gives the base set's mostly straightforward decks more power and combo options without making any pairing unbeatable. | Gives each deck a clearer foil in the set than Awesome Level 9000 did, so there is more variety without runaway pairings. |
| 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 | Pretty Pretty Smash Up details |