Arkham Horror: The Card Game – For the Greater Good: Mythos Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2019
10.0 Ludopedia 8.4 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 4.0/5
Buy · from US$ 12.38
10.0 rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already immersed in "The Circle Undone" cycle, this Mythos Pack is an essential addition to continue the story and upgrade your investigators.

Highlights
  • Continues engaging narrative
  • Interesting card upgrades
  • New alliance dilemmas
Keep in mind
  • Expansion for base game
  • Requires prior knowledge
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to dive headfirst into another dark chapter of Arkham Horror: The Card Game with the "For the Greater Good" Mythos Pack! This is the third pack in the "The Circle Undone" cycle, and the situation in Arkham has only gotten worse. Mysterious disappearances and bizarre events are keeping investigators up at night, and trust in the Order of the Silver Twilight is more shaken than ever. You'll have to make tough choices: trust them or face them as enemies? This decision will shape the course of your adventure, defining your alliances and access to crucial locations, like the areas of the mysterious manor.

And the innovations don't stop there! Remember how in "The Secret Name" the barriers between investigator factions were broken? "For the Greater Good" takes this further. Now, as your investigators gain experience, you'll be able to upgrade old cards into more powerful versions that fit perfectly into traditional classes. Each of these upgraded cards comes with exclusive art and abilities that reinforce their class's focus, growing alongside your characters. It's a chance to refine your strategy and face the horrors lurking in the shadows. Prepare your deck, sharpen your mind, and face whatever it takes for the greater good!

Expansion for

Published additional content

2 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–2 players
1 REC
2 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Game: Arkham Horror TCG – The Circle Undone Mechanism: Campaign Games Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Artist Grzegorz Bobrowski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play?
Yes, this is a Mythos Pack and requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game and "The Circle Undone" cycle to be played.
How many players can participate?
This pack is for 1 to 2 players, maintaining the game's characteristic cooperative experience.
How long does a game session last?
A typical session can last between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the campaign's complexity and player decisions.
What is the complexity level of this pack?
Arkham Horror: The Card Game is known for its complexity. This pack adds more layers to the campaign, with a high complexity rating (4/5 on BGG).
Does this pack add new playable investigators?
No, this pack focuses on expanding the existing campaign and introduces new upgrades for the investigators already present in the cycle, not new playable characters.
Is it necessary to translate the cards?
Yes, Arkham Horror: The Card Game has extensive text on its cards, and translation is highly recommended for a good gaming experience.