Not as annoying and mean as the Parrot, other players do have some agency here. We have had some games where we were all in hysterics.

Set in the time after the expansion, Rise of Fenris; Expeditions tells the story of mysterious meteorite

shrines are built, as well as the monuments, so it does make the game a little longer, and there is more agency

At the start of the game you will set up your draw deck full of mystery and adventure.

So, there is some mystery here.

Discovering mysterious towers, and investigating ancient ruins. Sounds fantastic, right? One could argue that Stefan Feld is a master of ‘point salad’-style games, and Guild of Merchant Explorers

At Level four, a hero unlocks an additional spell mastery (skill tree). At Level eight, they unlock a powerful master ability.

Pros Faster, cleaner starts and better pacing, especially at 5–6 players More agency through face-up

It feels too random and lacking in agency.

set-collection intricately combined with the pick-up-and-deliver mechanic adds layers of strategy and agency

Master of Rules – multi-player-invoked-rule trick taker. MLEM Space Agency – co-op push your luck in space. And cats.

You feel in control, if somewhat lacking complete agency due to the dice rolls.