Smash Up: Science Fiction Double Feature
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2+ players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
This expansion for the base-smashing card game Smash Up adds four wild new factions, Time Travelers, Cyborg Apes, Super Spies, and Shapeshifters, each with unique abilities that combine minion and action cards to score points on shared bases. Time Travelers let you reuse cards, Cyborg Apes power up minions with attachable actions, and Shapeshifters can disguise as anyone. Playable on its own as a two-player game or merged with other Smash Up sets for up to four players. It's a fast, chaotic mashup of genres and mechanics.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team always enjoys a new Smash Up release, and Science Fiction Double Feature's factions are especially inventive and fun to combo together. As with any Smash Up expansion, the real value comes from mixing it into your existing collection for endless faction combinations. On its own it's a fine two-player set, but it truly shines blended with other Smash Up boxes.
What we like
- Four creative, mechanically distinct new factions.
- Integrates seamlessly with other Smash Up sets.
- Quick, humorous, and easy to teach.
- Playable standalone as a two-player game.
Keep in mind
- Best value comes from owning other Smash Up expansions too.
- Can feel chaotic and swingy for players who like more control.
Who it's for
Smash Up fans and casual card gamers (ages 12+) who enjoy chaotic, humorous mashup card games for 2-4 players.
