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Our Verdict
Aeon's End: Return to Gravehold is for those who want more than the base game already offers, with new heroes and villains to shake things up!
Highlights
- New mages and enemies
- More market cards
- Expands Expedition mode
- Increases replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Small expansion
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If you're already a fan of Aeon's End and looking for more challenges for your collection, the 'Return to Gravehold' expansion brings a breath of fresh novelty! This little gem adds two new mages for you to master, each with their own unique tricks and powers, ready to be added to your hero roster. And just so you don't think life is easy, the expansion also brings two new and fearsome 'nemeses' (the game's villains) who will test your limits and strategies. Get ready to face these guys, because they didn't come to play!
In addition to new characters and threats, 'Return to Gravehold' boosts your game with new market cards, giving you more varied options when it comes to improving your deck. And for those who enjoy the Expedition mode, there are also new treasures to find and collect, further increasing replayability and immersion. It's the kind of expansion that takes what's already good about Aeon's End and adds an extra spice, maintaining the cooperative and strategic experience we already know and love. Perfect for those who want to extend the lifespan of the base game and continue saving Gravehold in unprecedented ways.
In addition to new characters and threats, 'Return to Gravehold' boosts your game with new market cards, giving you more varied options when it comes to improving your deck. And for those who enjoy the Expedition mode, there are also new treasures to find and collect, further increasing replayability and immersion. It's the kind of expansion that takes what's already good about Aeon's End and adds an extra spice, maintaining the cooperative and strategic experience we already know and love. Perfect for those who want to extend the lifespan of the base game and continue saving Gravehold in unprecedented ways.
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Publisher
Indie Boards & Cards, Kolossal Games, Portal Games
Designer
Kevin Riley, Nick Little (I), Sydney Engelstein
Do I need the base game Aeon's End to play this expansion?
Yes! 'Return to Gravehold' is an expansion and requires the Aeon's End base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 4 players.
Does the game's complexity increase much with this expansion?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the new mages and nemeses bring different challenges and strategies to master.
What's in the box?
The expansion includes two new playable mages, two new nemeses (enemies), new market cards, and new treasures for the Expedition mode.
Does this expansion add a new campaign?
No, 'Return to Gravehold' adds components and options for the base game and Expedition mode, but it does not introduce a new narrative campaign.
Is it worth it for someone who already has other expansions?
If you enjoy having more variety of mages and nemeses to mix into your games, then yes! It adds new pieces to the Aeon's End puzzle.
How long does a game with this expansion take?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on player experience and the chosen challenge.