Pre-Orders Open for "Unknown Waters" Expansion to "Expedition: Deep Sea" Board Game
Crowd Games has announced that pre-orders are now officially open for the highly anticipated "Unknown Waters" expansion for their acclaimed board game, "Expedition: Deep Sea." This new addition, designed for 1–4 players, promises to significantly expand the underwater exploration experience.
Enthusiasts of deep-sea adventure will soon be able to explore over 20 new locations, encounter the unique "Penguin Migration" mini-expansion, and tackle four entirely new scenarios. "Unknown Waters" also introduces fresh perspectives for both solo and cooperative gameplay modes.
Currently, a range of purchase options is available. The "Unknown Waters" expansion itself can be pre-ordered for 3290 rubles. For newcomers, the base game is priced at 4990 rubles. A deluxe upgrade set is also offered for 2990 rubles, which includes three additional mini-expansions: "Return of the Orcas," "Underwater Robot," and "Deep Sea Academy." This set further enhances the game with a 5th player kit, numerous deluxe components to replace standard ones, and Game Trayz organizers. Comprehensive bundles are also available, such as the "Unknown Expedition" for 6280 rubles and the "Grand Expedition" for 10280 rubles.
The "Unknown Waters" expansion is anticipated to arrive in warehouses no earlier than November 2026, so explorers will need to patiently await their next deep-sea adventure.
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