Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Return to the Dunwich Legacy

Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2018
1–2 · best 1, 2, 2+ Solo 60–120 min Weight 4.1/5
9.4 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 26.99
9.4 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Loved the first Dunwich campaign and want more? This "Return" is for you! It revamps the story with extra challenges and a more organized way to store everything.

Highlights
  • Relives classic campaign
  • New challenges and horrors
  • Premium organization included
  • Deepens original experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires original campaign
  • Focuses on revisiting content
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About the game

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Thought the Dunwich saga was over and done with? Think again! This expansion, "Return to the Dunwich Legacy," puts you right back on track to revisit the first major campaign of Arkham Horror: The Card Game. If you enjoyed unraveling the mysteries of the missing professors and exploring the dark corners of the town and beyond, get ready for a fresh wave of chills. Featuring 81 brand-new scenario cards and 23 new player cards to supercharge your investigators, the experience becomes even denser and more challenging. You'll face new locations, confront even more sinister dangers, and enhance your skills to survive the unspeakable horrors that await. To top it off, this edition comes with a premium box and super practical dividers, so you can store the entire Dunwich campaign in one place. It's the perfect opportunity to relive this adventure with an extra dash of novelty and difficulty, while retaining the essence that made us love this game. Prepare your decks and your sanity, because Dunwich won't unravel itself!

This package is a return to the original Dunwich campaign, offering a way to revisit and re-experience the story with new elements. It doesn't introduce fundamental new mechanics, but deepens the narrative and challenges through new scenario and investigator cards. The complexity and playtime remain aligned with the original campaign, requiring dedication and strategy from players. The premium box and dividers are a bonus for organization, but the heart of the product lies in the renewal of the gameplay experience.

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Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Game: Arkham Horror TCG – The Dunwich Legacy Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games)
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Designer Adam Sadler, Brady Sadler, MJ Newman

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to own the original "The Dunwich Legacy" campaign to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Return to the Dunwich Legacy" is an expansion that requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game and the original "The Dunwich Legacy" campaign to be played.
What are the main new features of this expansion?
The expansion includes 81 new scenario cards and 23 new player cards, as well as a premium box with dividers to organize the complete campaign. The goal is to offer a renewed and more challenging experience of the original campaign.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
Generally, yes. The new scenario cards and added challenges tend to increase the difficulty and complexity of the original campaign, requiring more strategy and adaptation from the players.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game and the original campaign, this expansion is for 1 to 2 players.
Does the playtime change significantly compared to the original campaign?
The playtime per scenario and campaign should be similar to the original campaign, perhaps slightly longer due to the new challenges and the need to adapt to the new cards.
Does this expansion introduce new mechanics to the game?
No, "Return to the Dunwich Legacy" focuses on enhancing and expanding the original campaign experience, utilizing the existing mechanics of Arkham Horror: The Card Game rather than introducing new ones.
Is the premium box just for storage, or does it have another function?
The premium box is primarily for convenient storage of the entire "The Dunwich Legacy" campaign, including this expansion. It comes with dividers to aid in organization.