# Arkham Horror: The Card Game – A Thousand Shapes of Horror: Mythos Pack ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 8.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 60-120 min - **Weight**: 4.00 / 5 - **Designers**: MJ Newman - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta - **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Horror, Novel-based - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're into the cosmic horror vibe and immersive narratives of Arkham Horror: The Card Game, this Mythos Pack will hook you! It's an expansion that adds a unique challenge and an intriguing story, perfect for those already hooked on the game.Engaging and tense storyUnique cooperative challengeExpands the main campaignGreat for cycle fansRequires English readingDepends on base gameHigh complexityFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Prepare to dive headfirst into cosmic horror with "A Thousand Shapes of Horror," a Mythos Pack expanding "The Dream-Eaters" campaign for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. This time, things are serious: half your team is trapped in the Dreamlands, and the only way out is to force your way in physically. Forget dream journeys, because this endeavor is dangerously wild, but it might be the only chance to save everyone and prevent yourself from becoming a permanent resident of this bizarre place. To enter this world, however, a key is needed. "A Thousand Shapes of Horror" is the second act (2-B) of "The Web of Dreams" campaign and can be played solo or integrated with other expansions in the cycle, forming longer four or even eight-part campaigns. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Unnamable," this scenario takes you to the darkest corners of Arkham, where reality distorts and sanity is tested to its limit. Do you have what it takes to face indescribable horrors and keep your head straight, or will the abyss of madness swallow you? Oh, and a heads-up: the game requires a lot of reading in English, so have your dictionary ready or a translation handy! ## FAQ ### Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play "A Thousand Shapes of Horror"? Yes, absolutely! This is a Mythos Pack, meaning it's an expansion that adds content to the base game. You need to own Arkham Horror: The Card Game to play. ### How many players can participate in this adventure? Just like the base game, "A Thousand Shapes of Horror" is designed for 1 to 2 players, maintaining an intense cooperative experience. ### How long does it take to play this scenario? The estimated playtime ranges from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on player experience and the complexity of the decisions made. ### What is the difficulty level of this scenario? The weight on BGG is 4/5, indicating it's a challenging scenario. It requires good strategy and coordination, especially as part of a larger campaign. ### Can this scenario be played solo? Yes, "A Thousand Shapes of Horror" can be played as a standalone scenario or integrated into "The Web of Dreams" campaign from "The Dream-Eaters" cycle. ### Does the game come in Portuguese? No, this Mythos Pack, like most Arkham Horror: The Card Game expansions, is published in English and has a high text dependency. There is no official Portuguese translation. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.05 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4081542&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/30375/arkham-horror-the-card-game-a-thousand-shapes-of-horror-mythos-pack?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com