Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoy expanding your conquest games with tricky new factions, the Hora'Goth are a welcome addition! The card-hiding and token-flipping mechanics add extra spice.
Highlights
- Faction with unique gameplay
- Deception and surprise abilities
- Thematic and interesting components
- Expands base game strategy
Keep in mind
- Can increase complexity
- Requires base game to play
- Focus on trickery and deceit
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to meet the Hora'Goth, masters of diplomacy and deception in the Conquest of Planet Earth universe! These vicious and devious insectoid creatures have a trick up their sleeve: they disguise themselves within large, grotesque humanoid bodies, appearing harmless and non-threatening. But don't be fooled! When the time is right, their refined, senatorial faces split open to reveal the hideous beings they truly are. This expansion introduces a new way to play, bringing in the Hora'Goth faction with their own unique cards and abilities. You'll gain access to 'Space Stuff' cards like 'Venomous Shroud' and 'Vox Broadcaster', a 'Location' card (World Organization HQ), 'Resistance' cards (Scientist's Daughter), and 'Event' cards (A Taste of Victory, Diplomatic Delegation, Face-Off). The Hora'Goth boast 2 Strength and 4 Intelligence, and their special abilities allow 'Remains in Play' cards to be played face down, revealed only when you choose, and the use of tokens to cancel events or automatically win the first battle. Although the base game was released in 2014, the main card art bears a 2010 copyright, adding a touch of history to the pack.
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Publisher
Flying Frog Productions
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game 'Conquest of Planet Earth' to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game 'Conquest of Planet Earth' to use the Hora'Goth and their components.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion does not change the player count of the base game. Please refer to the original 'Conquest of Planet Earth' rules for the supported player count.
Does the playtime change with the Hora'Goth?
The expansion might add a little extra time due to new strategies and mechanics, but it generally stays within the base game's time range. The experience can vary depending on players' familiarity with the new abilities.
What is the complexity level of this expansion?
The complexity is moderate. The Hora'Goth introduce new mechanics, like playing cards face down and strategically using tokens, which might require a bit more attention than the base game.
What exactly comes in this expansion box?
The expansion includes new cards: 2 'Space Stuff', 1 'Location', 2 'Resistance', and 5 'Event' cards, along with the specific rules for the Hora'Goth faction.
Is this expansion for players who have already mastered the base game?
It's ideal for those who already know and enjoy the base game and want to add more variety and challenges. The Hora'Goth's deception and surprise mechanics can be especially fun for experienced players.
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