Quick answer
Choose the Deluxe Bundle if you want the base game plus the Upgrade Expansion and a free Shadow Puppets expansion at a lower price. Choose the Ultimate Bundle if you want the base game plus the 120-card Legends of Enderas expansion and the widest possible content library in one purchase.
What separates the two bundles
The Deluxe Bundle pairs the 167-card base game with the 81-card Upgrade Expansion and includes a free Shadow Puppets expansion for a limited time. That gives you a broad set of traits and ages from the distant past without jumping to the largest possible collection.
The Ultimate Bundle also includes the 167-card base game but adds the 120-card Legends of Enderas expansion, which introduces new traits, ages, and mechanics. It is positioned as the biggest bundle available, so the trade-off is higher cost in exchange for more variety and strategic depth.
Price and value trade-off
The Deluxe Bundle is listed at USD 64.60 compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 95.00. The Ultimate Bundle is listed at USD 223.65 compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 355.00. Both show savings against their comparison prices, but the Ultimate Bundle requires a much larger upfront spend.
If you play occasionally or are introducing the game to a new group, the Deluxe Bundle delivers a complete base game plus an expansion and a bonus expansion at a lower entry point. If you already know you want the Legends of Enderas content and plan to play often, the Ultimate Bundle concentrates more content into one purchase.
When the smaller bundle is the smarter buy
The Deluxe Bundle makes sense when storage space, budget, or a mixed-experience play group are priorities. The Upgrade Expansion adds 81 cards of traits and ages, and the free Shadow Puppets expansion is a limited-time offer, so the value is strongest if you act while that promotion is available.
The main limitation is that the Deluxe Bundle does not include the Legends of Enderas expansion. If that specific 120-card set is the reason you are shopping, the Deluxe Bundle will not satisfy that goal.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Content breadth vs. entry cost: The Ultimate Bundle includes the 120-card Legends of Enderas expansion, while the Deluxe Bundle includes the 81-card Upgrade Expansion and a free Shadow Puppets expansion. The Ultimate Bundle costs more upfront but offers a larger content library. Decide whether the Legends of Enderas content is a must-have before paying the higher price.
- Limited-time bonus vs. permanent value: The Deluxe Bundle's free Shadow Puppets expansion is a limited-time offer. The Ultimate Bundle's value comes from the included Legends of Enderas expansion, which is part of the bundle rather than a temporary promotion. If the free expansion appeals to you, check that the offer is still active before ordering.
- Storage and table space: The Ultimate Bundle contains more cards overall, which means more storage and a larger footprint at the table. The Deluxe Bundle is smaller and easier to transport for game nights away from home. Consider where you will store and play the game before choosing the larger bundle.
Bundle facts at a glance
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Deluxe Bundle: Includes the 167-card Doomlings base game and the 81-card Upgrade Expansion, plus a free Shadow Puppets expansion for a limited time. You get a playable base game and two expansions in one purchase, which is enough for most groups without buying the largest bundle.
Deluxe Bundle
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Ultimate Bundle: Includes the 167-card base game and the 120-card Legends of Enderas expansion with new traits, ages, and mechanics. The larger expansion adds more strategic variety, making this the better fit if you expect to play frequently and want deeper deck options.
Ultimate Bundle
Which bundle fits you?
Best for
- Players who want the base game plus the Upgrade Expansion and a free Shadow Puppets expansion at a lower price.
- Groups that play occasionally or are new to Doomlings and want a broad set without the largest investment.
Not for
- Players who specifically want the Legends of Enderas expansion and its new mechanics.
- Collectors who prefer to own the widest available content library in a single purchase.