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Ludopedia
8.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A must-have for players who want to keep the Arkham Horror dread fresh and unpredictable!
Highlights
- Engaging new scenarios
- Massive encounter variety
- Highly flavorful characters
- Deeply immersive theme
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Heavy language dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Brace your psyche, because the nights in Arkham just got a whole lot creepier! In 'Dead of Night', darkness isn't just the absence of light; it's something that breathes and lurks in the city's alleys. If you're already playing the third edition of Arkham Horror, you know the tension is constant, but this expansion cranks the horror up to an almost unbearable level. Organized crime is gaining a foothold, dark cults are whispering forbidden secrets, and an alien moon watches every move the investigators make.
What's waiting for you inside this box? First off, we have two brand-new scenarios that will push your group's sanity to the limit. But it doesn't stop there: the expansion refreshes the exploration experience by introducing new encounters for absolutely every location on the Arkham board. This means that the street you thought you knew might now hide something completely new and terrifying. Furthermore, your survival toolkit has been expanded with four new investigators, each with their own unique backstory and abilities, ready to face monsters and anomalies that even the Miskatonic University history books can't explain. To help in the fight, new spells, items, and allies arrive to provide that extra fighting chance when all seems lost. If you're looking for more depth, more dread, and a variety of situations that make every game feel unique, this expansion is the fuel your table needs to stay on constant alert. Just remember: in Arkham, knowledge comes at a price, and the horror never sleeps!
What's waiting for you inside this box? First off, we have two brand-new scenarios that will push your group's sanity to the limit. But it doesn't stop there: the expansion refreshes the exploration experience by introducing new encounters for absolutely every location on the Arkham board. This means that the street you thought you knew might now hide something completely new and terrifying. Furthermore, your survival toolkit has been expanded with four new investigators, each with their own unique backstory and abilities, ready to face monsters and anomalies that even the Miskatonic University history books can't explain. To help in the fight, new spells, items, and allies arrive to provide that extra fighting chance when all seems lost. If you're looking for more depth, more dread, and a variety of situations that make every game feel unique, this expansion is the fuel your table needs to stay on constant alert. Just remember: in Arkham, knowledge comes at a price, and the horror never sleeps!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Geekach LLC, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Designer
Daniel Clark (I), Philip D. Henry
Artist
Anders Finér
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this expansion alone?
No, this is an expansion and requires the Arkham Horror (3rd Edition) base game to play.
How long does a game last with this expansion?
Playtime usually ranges between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the chosen scenario.
Is it hard to learn?
If you already know the base game, the learning curve is quite smooth as it simply adds new elements to existing rules.
How many players can play?
The expansion follows the base game's scale, supporting 1 to 6 cooperative players.
Is the game in English?
Note: This product has a heavy language dependency, requiring translation for most components.
Does it add many new components?
Yes, it brings new investigators, encounter cards, monsters, items, and much more to enrich the experience.