Conan: Red Nails

Monolith Board Games · Board game · 2025
1–5 Solo 60–90 min
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A must-have for Conan fans looking to expand their campaign with heavy narrative weight.

Highlights
  • Epic and immersive scenarios
  • Total faithfulness to the source
  • High narrative replayability
  • Brutal survival challenges
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Moderate language dependency
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About the game
If you're a fan of Conan the Barbarian, get ready to dive deep into the essence of Robert E. Howard's work with the Red Nails expansion. This isn't just a component add-on; it's a plunge into one of the author's most iconic stories, finally bringing the adventure fans have craved for years to the table. Featuring 10 brand-new, brutal scenarios, this expansion expands the Monolith universe, thrusting you and your allies into life-or-death situations.

Imagine traversing the dark and forsaken halls of Xuchotl or facing the fearsome Forest Dragon in the heart of Sukhmet's green hell. Tension is constant as you struggle to survive endless wars between factions like the Xotalancas and the Tecuhltlis. The gameplay maintains its core focus on combat and exploration, but with narrative layers that make every mission a unique experience of survival and conquest.

The gameplay continues to focus on strategic action point management and tactical movement across the map, but now with the weight of new challenges that will test your group's limits. It's the kind of content that transforms an already great campaign into something truly epic and unpredictable. If you've already mastered the base game, prepare for chaos, magic, and the blood that flows through the sands of Hyboria!
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Game: Conan (Monolith)
Publisher Monolith Board Games
Designer Frédéric Henry
Artist Antonio José Manzanedo, Campbell White, Georges Clarenko, Jens Lindfors
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No way! This is an expansion and requires the Conan base game to play.
How difficult is the game?
The expansion introduces new, challenging scenarios, ideal for those who already know the core rules.
How many players can play?
You can play with 1 to 5 players, maintaining the cooperative or solo experience.
Is it hard to learn?
If you already play the base game, the learning curve is low, but prepare for a challenge!
Do I need help with the language?
Yes, there is moderate language dependency, so a spreadsheet or translated cards will help a lot.