Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Forgotten Age: Investigator Expansion
Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Hobby World · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 3
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45–180 min
Weight 3.9/5
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Ludopedia
8.7
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Ludopedia
8.7
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you're an Arkham Horror TCG veteran or looking for a significant boost to your strategies, this expansion is a treasure trove of new investigators and possibilities!
Highlights
- Charismatic new investigators
- Wide variety of strategies
- Reintroduces essential cards
- Expands replayability
- Great for deck building
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Focuses on player cards
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Get ready to uncover ancient secrets in lost ruins, where forbidden relics await discovery – or perhaps should remain forgotten! The Forgotten Age Investigator Expansion brings a significant boost to your Arkham Horror: The Card Game adventures, reintroducing all player cards from the original The Forgotten Age cycle. This magical box isn't just a handful of cards; it equips you with five new investigators ready to face whatever fate (or the Cthulhu Mythos) throws your way. You can lead your party as the fearless expedition leader Leo Anderson, explore untouched wilds with the curious Ursula Downs, make a strategic escape as the bootlegger Finn Edwards, invoke miracles with Father Mateo, or seek power in dark pacts as the haunted Calvin Wright. Each brings unique abilities and perspectives to the table, allowing for a vast array of strategies and playstyles. It's an essential item for any Arkham Horror: The Card Game fan looking to expand their deck-building arsenal, whether for epic campaigns or standalone scenarios. With these new faces and cards, your options for confronting cosmic horrors have never been so varied and exciting!
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What is The Forgotten Age Investigator Expansion?
It's an expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game that reintroduces all player cards from the original 'The Forgotten Age' cycle, including five new investigators with their unique abilities and cards.
Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play with this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to be played. It is not a standalone product.
How many players can use this expansion?
The expansion supports the base game's player count, which is 1 to 4 players. The new investigators and cards can be used in any group configuration.
What is the average game duration with this expansion?
The game duration is not drastically altered by the investigator expansion, as it adds deck options, not scenarios. Games typically last from 45 to 180 minutes, depending on the scenario or campaign.
Does this expansion add new scenarios or campaigns?
No, this expansion focuses on player cards and investigators. It does not include new scenarios or campaigns. For that, you would need 'The Forgotten Age Campaign Expansion'.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It is highly recommended for players who already own the base game and are looking to expand their deck-building options, try new playstyles with unique investigators, or who missed the original 'The Forgotten Age' cycle.
What is the complexity of this expansion?
The complexity of the expansion is the same as the base game, as it integrates new elements into existing rules. The base game's BGG weight is 3.875/5, indicating a medium-high complexity game.
