Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Heart of the Elders: Mythos Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Galakta · Board game · 2018
9.5 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.9/5
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9.5 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're playing Arkham Horror: The Card Game and are deep into "The Forgotten Age" campaign, this Mythos Pack is a mandatory step on your journey! The jungle and cavern adventure is tense and packed with tough decisions.

Highlights
  • Immersive and tense scenario
  • Decisions with real consequences
  • Crucially expands the campaign
  • Deepens mystery and horror
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game and cycle
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to delve into the depths of the Mexican jungle in "Heart of the Elders," the third Mythos Pack in "The Forgotten Age" campaign for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. After days of trekking through the wilderness, you and your team of investigators discover a mysterious cavern, guarded by six enigmatic pillars. Are they a warning or a key? The urgency is palpable: supplies are dwindling, and unseen eyes watch from the shadows. What secrets do these ancient mysteries hold? This pack delivers an immersive, two-part scenario, taking you on an adventure both on the surface and deep within the earth. Your choices will have immediate consequences, shaping the dangers you face and the allies you can rely on. Isolated and with dwindling resources, trust becomes a luxury. "Heart of the Elders" expands the narrative of "The Forgotten Age," introducing new challenges and deepening the mystery. The cooperative mechanics and hand management remain crucial, demanding coordination and strategic decisions to survive. Brace yourself for an intense experience where every step in the jungle and every decision in the cavern could be your last. It's time to uncover ancient secrets, but beware, for not all that is lost can be found, and not all that is found is good. This Mythos Pack is essential for those continuing the "The Forgotten Age" saga, adding further depth to the story and challenges of the base game.

This pack contains cards 192-228 and is an expansion, requiring the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game and "The Forgotten Age" cycle to play. It has high language dependency, necessitating a good understanding of English or a full translation to fully enjoy the experience.

Expansion for

Published additional content

2 items

Best player count

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1–2 players
1 REC
2 BEST

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Game details

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Families

Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Game: Arkham Horror TCG – The Forgotten Age Mechanism: Campaign Games Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Designer MJ Newman
Artist Adam Lane, Alex Alvarado, Anders Finér, Andreas Zafiratos, Andreia Ugrai, Aurore Folny, David Gaillet, Dimitri Bielak, Frej Agelii, Guillaume Ducos, John Pacer, Jorge Matar, Jose Vega, Justin Adams, Marissa Rivera, Michele Frigo, Nicholas Gregory, Stanislav Dikolenko, Stephen Somers, Tiziano Baracchi, Tom Garden, W. T. Arnold, Yoann Boissonnet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is this a standalone game or an expansion?
This is an expansion, specifically a Mythos Pack for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. You need the base game and "The Forgotten Age" cycle to play.
How many players can play?
Like the base game, this pack is designed for 1 to 2 players.
How long does it take to play the scenario?
The estimated playtime is 60 to 120 minutes, depending on your experience and the decisions made.
Do I need to understand English to play?
Yes, this pack has high language dependency. The cards contain crucial text for the narrative and rules, so a good understanding of English is recommended, or you'll need a full translation.
Does this pack add new investigators?
No, "Heart of the Elders" focuses on expanding "The Forgotten Age" campaign with a new scenario and challenges, without introducing new playable characters.
Is it much harder than previous scenarios?
Difficulty can vary, but Mythos Packs generally introduce increasing challenges. Expect a tense experience that requires good planning and teamwork.