By: Blaze Aldrich | May 10, 2024
The 7 Best Out of Print Board Game Expansions Ever Made
When writing this article, I should have named it the most rare and expensive out of print expansions ever made. However, if the games are pretty pricy then there's plenty of demand and desire to have them in our collection. Initially though.... we have to find a way to afford the base games first and that's a challenge for another time. For now, GRAB your life savings and continue reading about what amazing expansions you need to buy to increase your happiness in this crazy world of board games. Oh, btw I've ordered these games from least expensive to most expensive.
7. The Falcon Expansion, Carcassonne: The Castle ($60-$80)
The Falcon Expansion board game is a very small expansion for one of the best Out of Print Carcassonne editions, The Castle. This expansion is so rare, that it was only printed in Poland. Hence, the non-English words on the box. Luckily if somehow you do get your hands on a copy, you can print the English Rules online. In the expansion, the young Prince has developed an interest in falconry, leading to the presence of numerous falcon nests within the castle walls. Additionally, religion has arrived at the castle, introducing the opportunity to construct chapels within its confines. It adds more ways to lay out tiles and build points within the castle walls.
6. Embers of a Forsaken Star, Xia: Legends of a Drift System ($120-$150)
After you spend hundreds of dollars on the base game of Xia: Legends of a Drift System, you now need to expand your horizons with Embers of a Forsaken Star Expansion. Last I saw, there was one copy on Amazon for around $150. So everyone reading this, don't rush out of your seats to buy it because it's probably gone now. haha. Technically you wouldn't have to leave your seats, just open another browser. Anyways, the expansion adds on new sector tiles, mission cards, ships, a solo campaign, etc.
5. Horned Rat, Chaos in the Old World ($175-$200)
The Horned Rat expansion brings a fifth player into the quest for corruption! Commanding a legion of Skaven devotees, the Horned Rat player leverages numbers and trickery to gain an edge, earning points by proliferating Skaven throughout the Old World. Existing Ruinous Powers can confront these vile vermin with fresh strategies through alternate upgrades and Chaos cards. Seasoned players will encounter stimulating trials with new expert-level Old World cards and gameplay twists. Don't be deceived by the gigantic picture. This expansion is also delivered in a super small box and you will definitely pay an extravagant amount for it.
4. Merlin's Company, Shadows over Camelot ($200-$250)
Merlin's Company Expansion expands Shadows over Camelot with new characters, including 7 knights and Merlin himself as an independent figure. This expansion introduces 63 new cards, including Travel cards for quest events, more Black cards with witches allied to Morgan, and additional White cards to aid knights in battle. It supports up to 8 players, including 2 possible traitors, adding peril to every quest in the game. This expansion costs more than the base game and good luck finding that.
3. Exodus, Pegasus, & DayBreak Expansions, Battlestar Galactica ($225-$300)
Battlestar Galactica board game is a very popular out of print game within the board game community, but wait until you play with the expansions. Of course, you have to be able to afford them first. Each expansion can cost upwards of $300 or more if you find them still in the shrinkwrap. If you are lucky enough to own a whole collection of all the expansions and the base game, then you would be happy to know it is worth around $1,000+.
2. Reign & Reverie, Android: Netrunner ($400-$500)
Android: Netrunner board game has been out of print for a while and has some remarkable expansions that you can buy. In addition some of the expansions "only" cost around $70 each. Well unless you want to buy one of the most lucrative expansions of them all: Reign and Reverie. Reign and Reverie is a 156-card expansion for Android: Netrunner base game, set in the vibrant urban hub of ChiLo. It introduces new tools for all ten factions, including new identities for major factions, consoles for runners, and agendas for corporations. This expansion is designed to complement the Revised Core Set from late 2017, offering a comprehensive enhancement to gameplay across all factions. Sounds amazing! Until you hear a copy can run up to $500!
1. Brood War, StarCraft: The Board Game ($500+)
Speaking of $500, Brood War Expansion for StarCraft: The Board Game might require you to sell your car to purchase it. A new copy of this expansion can cost well over $500. If you are fortunate enough, you'll find a copy in the $400s. Chump Change, right!? We can all dream. The expansion includes leadership cards, heroes, and brings different story-based scenarios into play. Compared to some of the expansions on this list, it provides a good bit more content to the board game.
Bonus. Galaxy in Flames, Forbidden Stars ($NA)
Astounding! One more expansion YOU must buy. Actually, this board game is so rare you can't purchase it. Galaxy in Flames expansion for Forbidden Stars board game was a fan-made high-quality expansion. The expansion includes 4 new factions to the game which all have asymmetric combat cards, event cards, and upgrades. Good news! People have printed and made their own copies of the Galaxy in Flames expansion and you can pay for someone on Etsy to create a high-quality copy.
Final Thoughts
I can't believe that the expansions of out of print board games can be worth just as much or more than the base game. I've been privileged enough to own some of these expansions without having to mortgage my house. Have you played any of these expansions or the base games for these games? What are some other great out of print expansions that we need to play? Happy Gaming!
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