# Arkham Horror: The Card Game – War of the Outer Gods: Scenario Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 4.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Jeremy Zwirn, MJ Newman
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Hobby World
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Collectible Components, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Horror, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love cosmic horror and epic campaigns, you’ll relish the tension of a cult war.Immersive Lovecraftian atmosphereWell‑balanced new cardsInnovative modular mapModerate complexityLong playtimeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In 'War of the Outer Gods', the newest scenario pack for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Arkham finds itself caught in a cataclysmic clash among three rival cults battling across North America. Each cult seeks to summon its own Ancient One, and every enemy slain brings the risk of awakening one of these dark deities closer. Investigators, already seasoned against cosmic horrors, must now navigate sect wars, forge temporary alliances, and stop the world from being torn apart. The pack adds fresh investigation, encounter, and enemy cards, plus a modular map representing the sprawling conflict zones. Cooperative play, hand management, and variable player powers remain, but are tested by situations where tactical decisions directly affect campaign progression. Playing solo or with a partner demands limited communication and careful planning, as each choice can speed up or slow down an Ancient's rise. The scenario runs 60‑120 minutes, perfect for intense sessions that blend dense narrative with strategic combat. If you love Lovecraftian terror, enjoy evolving campaigns, and don’t mind a moderate complexity level (weight 4/5), this pack is the extra dose of dread needed to test your resilience against the abyss. Ready your deck, gather your allies, and see if you can prevent the war of the gods from shattering reality.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
The scenario supports 1‑2 players, playable solo or cooperatively with a partner.

### How long does a game take?
Each session typically lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on pacing and player choices.

### Do I need the base game?
Yes, War of the Outer Gods is an expansion and requires Arkham Horror: The Card Game to play.

### What are the main mechanics?
Cooperative play, hand management, and variable player powers remain, with the addition of a modular map and campaign‑impacting decisions.

### Is English required to play?
While the original text is in English, official Portuguese translations of the cards are available.

### What sets this pack apart from previous ones?
It introduces a continent‑wide cult war, an expandable map, and new encounter types that shift the campaign narrative.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
It’s best for players already familiar with the base game’s rules, as the complexity is moderate.

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