Age of Conan: The Strategy Board Game – Adventures in Hyboria

Ares Games · Board game · 2016
2–4 · best 4 Weight 3.3/5
8.1 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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8.1 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Age of Conan fans, get your dice ready! This expansion boosts the base game with more Conan and new cards that add extra spice to your Hyboria battles.

Highlights
  • More Conan focus
  • New cards and flavor
  • Increases replayability
  • Universe immersion
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Can increase complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you've already ventured through the lands of Hyboria in the base game of Age of Conan, get ready to dive even deeper with the Adventures in Hyboria expansion! This gem not only puts Conan himself in the spotlight, giving an extra boost to his importance in the game, but also injects a hefty dose of personality and flavor into each Kingdom. Forget the basics, because things change here: the expansion brings brand-new Kingdom cards, plus Story and Adventure decks that will give your games a special spice. Prepare for twists, epic challenges, and even greater immersion in the dark and brutal universe of Conan. It's the kind of thing that elevates the base game, adding new strategic and narrative layers that fans of the Cimmerian and wargames with a fantasy twist will adore. Just be aware: the language dependency is high, so having a good translation or fluent players is essential to enjoy everything this expansion has to offer. If you enjoy strategic movement, tense auctions, dice that decide your fate, and unique powers for each faction, this expansion is a full plate to boost your battles in Hyboria. It's time to show who rules in the Age of Conan!

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2–4 players
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Game details

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Characters: Conan the Barbarian Components: Dice with Icons Components: Miniatures Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Dice Drafting
Publisher Ares Games
Designer Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi, Roberto Di Meglio
Artist Phroilan Gardner

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game 'Age of Conan: The Strategy Board Game' to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Adventures in Hyboria' is an expansion and requires the base game to be used.
Does this expansion add many new rules?
It focuses on adding more cards (Kingdom, Story, Adventure) and deepening Conan's role, adding more flavor and strategic options without introducing a bunch of complex new rules.
Does the game get much longer with this expansion?
Not necessarily. The duration can vary depending on your choices and player interaction, but the focus is more on adding depth and variety than extending playtime.
Is it necessary to translate everything to play?
Yes, the language dependency is considered high. It's recommended to have the cards translated or players who are proficient in English to make the most of it.
How many players can participate with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 4 players.
Is it worth it for those who already own the base game?
If you enjoy the Conan universe and want more variety, cards, and a greater focus on the main character, the expansion adds significant value and replayability.