Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Where Doom Awaits: Mythos Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2017
1–2 · best 2+ Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.6/5
rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Essential for those playing the Dunwich campaign who want to feel true cosmic horror. The highlight is the surrealist atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Insane tension and atmosphere
  • Very impactful narrative climax
  • New deck customization options
  • Innovative scenario design
Keep in mind
  • Requires previous character experience
  • Quite a steep difficulty curve
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About the game
Get ready, because things are about to get very weird. 'Where Doom Awaits' is the fifth Mythos Pack of 'The Dunwich Legacy' cycle, and it doesn't hold back. If you thought searching for two missing professors was the hard part, wait until reality starts to rip and the wind howls with secrets that human science cannot even conceive. Here, Lovecraft's cosmic horror reaches its peak, turning the woods of Dunwich into a surreal nightmare.

In this scenario, you'll face temporal and spatial distortions where the ground might vanish beneath your feet, revealing dimensional chasms. Imagine rivers frozen solid in the middle of summer and clearings stained with blood; the atmosphere is one of pure desperation and urgency. Time is running out, and doom is knocking at your door. To survive this chaos, you'll need more than just courage; you'll need strategy and a well-built deck.

The pack brings 28 player cards (14 different cards with two copies each), offering new tools and solutions to face the alien challenges of these dimensional rifts. But remember: these cards aren't handed out for free. You'll need experience points accumulated from your previous investigations to integrate them into your deck. This is the climax of the story, where every decision can mean the difference between saving the world or succumbing to absolute madness. If you love that feeling of 'I'm totally screwed, but I'm going to try anyway', this pack is essential to wrap up the Dunwich experience on a high note.
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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Game: Arkham Horror TCG – The Dunwich Legacy Mechanism: Campaign Games Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames, Ігромаг
Designer MJ Newman, Nate French
Artist Jeff Lee Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play this pack standalone?
No! It's an expansion (Mythos Pack) and requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game core set to function.
Do I need to have played previous Dunwich packs?
Yes, it's the fifth pack in the cycle. It makes complete narrative and mechanical sense to have progressed through the campaign first.
How complex is this content?
The weight is 3.6/5. It's meant for those already familiar with hand management and Arkham's complex rule system.
How many people can play?
1 to 2 players. Perfect for those who enjoy solo play or sharing the anguish with a partner.
What's inside the box?
You'll find the new scenario cards and 28 player cards to upgrade your decks.
How long does a session take?
Expect to spend between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on how long it takes you to panic.