Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're a Bloodborne fan craving more of that tense, miniature-filled cooperative action, Forsaken Cainhurst Castle is an expansion worth checking out!
Highlights
- More campaigns and content
- Plenty of new miniatures
- Expands the game's universe
- Intense cooperative challenges
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Moderate language dependency
- Complexity increases
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to face the gothic horrors of Bloodborne: The Board Game with the Forsaken Cainhurst Castle expansion! This big box gem opens the doors to the sinister Cainhurst fortress, bringing 12 new tiles to build a modular board ready for exploration. But don't be fooled, the journey here is intense: you'll have the chance to dive into two full campaigns and even tackle a side-mission chapter. To populate this nightmare scenario, the expansion comes packed with 20 incredible miniatures, including 5 types of enemies that will test your limits and 2 brutal bosses that will demand all your strategy and luck. If you already enjoy the base game and want more challenges, more story, and more miniatures to collect and battle, this expansion is a perfect fit. The cooperative experience remains strong, requiring communication and planning among hunters to survive the increasingly dangerous threats. Hand management and deck (or bag/pool) building are crucial for assembling an efficient deck and overcoming the ever-tougher enemies. The narrative deepens, with new stories and twists that will keep you hooked from start to finish. It's the right choice for those who love the Bloodborne universe and seek to extend the board game experience with high-quality content and fitting challenges.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
CMON Global Limited, MTS Games, Portal Games, Tabletop KZ
Designer
Eric M. Lang, Michael Shinall
Artist
Aragorn Marks, Arnaud Boudoiron, Edgar Ramos, Henning Ludvigsen, Mike McVey
Community
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2,699owners
131wishlist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Bloodborne: The Board Game to play this expansion?
Yes, Forsaken Cainhurst Castle is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 4 players.
How long does a game session last with this expansion?
Sessions typically range from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the chosen campaign or mission and the players' experience.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion adds new mechanics and challenges, increasing the overall complexity, especially in the longer campaigns.
What kind of components come in this expansion?
The expansion includes 12 board tiles, 20 miniatures (enemies and bosses), and new components for the campaigns and missions.
Is it necessary to have translated cards to play?
Ludopedia indicates a moderate language dependency, suggesting the use of translated sheets or cards for a better experience.