Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Wages of Sin: Mythos Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2019
1–2 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 4.2/5
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Our Verdict

If you're deep into Arkham Horror LCG's dark narrative and playing 'The Circle Undone' cycle, this Mythos Pack is a must-have to keep the story going!

Highlights
  • Engaging narrative continuation
  • Well-crafted horror plot
  • Interesting thematic challenges
  • Essential for the cycle
Keep in mind
  • Heavy text dependency
  • Requires base game and cycle
  • Steep learning curve
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About the game
The second Mythos Pack in 'The Circle Undone' cycle, 'The Wages of Sin,' plunges you deeper into Arkham's mysteries. Prepare to uncover dark secrets connecting the past of a forgotten sorceress with disturbing current events. The city is no longer a safe haven; every shadow may hide danger, and each clue brings you closer to truths best left buried.

In this expansion, you'll explore sinister locations like Josef Meiger's estate and the haunted 'Witch House.' The plot thickens as you attempt to unravel a 'monstrous and unimaginable' relationship that is crystallizing, and the only way to avert an even greater disaster is through tireless vigilance. It's a race against time and against sanity-defying forces.

As is typical for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, this pack requires a deep understanding of the rules and a good amount of reading to follow the narrative. Hand management and the clever use of investigators' unique abilities are crucial to overcoming the challenges that arise. Prepare for nights of tense investigation and difficult decisions, where cooperation and strategy are your best weapons against the lurking horror.
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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
Designer MJ Newman
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'The Wages of Sin' is a Mythos Pack and requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game and the 'The Circle Undone' campaign expansion to be played.
How many players can participate?
This Mythos Pack is designed for 1 to 2 players, maintaining the intimate and cooperative experience characteristic of the game.
What is the average playtime?
Sessions can vary significantly, but expect something between 60 to 120 minutes per scenario, depending on your familiarity with the rules and the complexity of decisions.
Is the story important to understand this expansion?
Yes! Narrative is one of Arkham Horror LCG's strengths. This pack directly continues the story from 'The Circle Undone' cycle, so it's essential for anyone wanting to follow the events.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, unfortunately. This Mythos Pack has a considerable amount of text on its cards and scenarios, making a good command of English essential, or the use of supplementary translations.
Is it a difficult game?
Arkham Horror: The Card Game is known for its complexity and challenges. This pack is no exception, requiring good strategic planning and cooperation to overcome the horrors.