Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Lair of Dagon: Mythos Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta · Board game · 2021
10.0 Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.8/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love investigative horror, this pack gives you the right cards to finish the campaign in style.

Highlights
  • New thematic cards
  • Deck upgrades
  • Smooth co‑op
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Medium complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The investigators in Innsmouth finally start piecing together a seemingly endless puzzle. After witnessing bizarre events and sinister meetings, the truth emerges: the Esoteric Order of Dagon sits at the heart of the conspiracy. The *The Lair of Dagon* Mythos Pack pushes the *Innsmouth Conspiracy* campaign to its climax, plunging players into the Order's decaying corridors and the tidal caves hidden below. To take on the cult, you’ll need fresh cards—weaponry, allies, events, and abilities—delivered in this fifth pack of the series. Each card is designed to upgrade your deck, letting you grow as you gain experience and edge toward the campaign’s finale. The game retains its action‑point system, hand management, and deck‑building mechanics, but adds new tools that broaden tactical options and amplify the Lovecraftian horror vibe. Solo or two‑player groups can explore the scenario, cooperate to pass sanity and combat tests, and wield each investigator’s variable powers against ever‑changing threats. The expansion also brings collectible components like scenario cards and tokens, deepening immersion. If you already love the investigative style and eerie atmosphere, *The Lair of Dagon* provides the final push to wrap up the story in style, with no need for convoluted rules or incomplete translations—everything is ready to play in Portuguese or English.

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2 items

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1–2 players
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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Game: Arkham Horror TCG – The Innsmouth Conspiracy Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games)
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta
Designer Jeremy Zwirn, MJ Newman

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 2 players, perfect for solo or cooperative duo.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on group experience.
Do I need anything besides the base game?
Yes, you need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base set and preferably the earlier Innsmouth Conspiracy expansions.
Is the expansion hard to learn?
Medium complexity; if you’ve played the base game, the new rules are straightforward.
What components are included?
New player cards (allies, events, abilities), scenario tokens, and several resource markers.
Is it suitable for newcomers?
Best for those familiar with the system; beginners might find the learning curve steep.
Is there a Portuguese version?
Yes, the pack comes with full translations for Brazilian Portuguese.