Mad Science Expo

The henchmen recruitment mechanic really makes each game feel different, and my group loved competing to build the most impressive lab before the Expo. Setup was quick enough that we got three rounds in during a single evening.

I didn't expect an evil science theme to land this well, but racing to collect supplies for the 350th Annual Expo had our whole table trash-talking by round two. Turns out being the bad guy is way more fun than I thought.

The henchman drafting mechanic is what sold me — you're never just collecting cards, you're building a little crew with actual synergies, and my wife stole the guy I needed right before the final round. Setup took maybe ten minutes and it still played tight with four people. Easily the most fun I've