# Arkham Horror: The Card Game – A Phantom of Truth: Mythos Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.67 / 5
- **Designers**: MJ Newman, Nate French
- **Artists**: Ivan Dixon
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Horror, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're enjoying the "The Path to Carcosa" journey and crave more Lovecraftian mystery with a dash of Paris and theatre, this Mythos Pack is for you! It deepens the plot and adds cool cards.Deepens the cycle's storyUseful new player cardsIntriguing thematic scenarioRequires base gameHigh language dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Prepare to dive headfirst into madness with "A Phantom of Truth," the third Mythos Pack in the "The Path to Carcosa" cycle for Arkham Horror: The Card Game! If you feel like the world is crumbling and sanity is a distant luxury, the answer might lie in Paris. Months after the disturbing events at the Ward Theatre, your investigation into "The King in Yellow" has left you with more questions than answers. You've already faced cultists, lunatics, and terrors that seemed like omens of even greater dangers. Now, the search for truth takes you across the Atlantic, amidst vivid dreams of alien worlds and twisted towers. You'll pursue the play's director, Nigel Engram, to unravel the dark secrets behind the performance. This pack introduces a new scenario that explores the mechanics of Doubt and Conviction, along with 22 new player cards to help you stay on course. With new mysteries, psychological torments, and supernatural horrors, "A Phantom of Truth" promises to deepen your investigative horror experience. Remember, this is an expansion pack and requires the base game Arkham Horror: The Card Game to play. Oh, and be prepared: the game has considerable language dependency, so a good grasp of English is essential to enjoy all the nuances of the story!

## FAQ
### Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play this pack?
Yes, absolutely! "A Phantom of Truth" is a Mythos Pack, meaning it adds content to an existing campaign and requires the base game to be played.

### Does this pack introduce new mechanics or just expand existing ones?
It builds upon the mechanics already present in the "The Path to Carcosa" cycle, focusing on Doubt and Conviction interactions, and introduces a new scenario with its own challenges and narrative.

### How many player cards come in this pack?
There are 22 new player cards, featuring two copies each of 11 different types, ready to boost your decks.

### Is the story in this pack important for the overall campaign?
Yes, "A Phantom of Truth" is the third chapter of "The Path to Carcosa" campaign and is crucial for the plot's development and understanding of the events.

### Is the game in English?
Unfortunately, yes. This pack has considerable language dependency, so a good level of English is recommended to fully enjoy the story and rules.

### Is this a 1-player game?
Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative game that can be played by 1 to 4 players. This expansion pack maintains that flexibility.

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