# Descent: The Tomb of Ice

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 120-240 min
- **Weight**: 3.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Jason Steinhurst, Kevin Wilson
- **Artists**: Frank Walls, Jesper Ejsing, John Goodenough
- **Publishers**: Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Descent and want more icy adventure, 'The Tomb of Ice' brings a ton of new stuff to play with!Awesome new miniaturesBrand new heroes and cardsExpands the campaignMore icy challengesHigh language dependencyRequires base gameAdds complexityFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Brace yourself for the biting cold of northern Terrinoth with 'Descent: The Tomb of Ice'! This expansion plunges heroes into the frigid realm of Isheim, where ghostly apparitions and bizarre creatures herald an impending age of ice. If you enjoy venturing into fantasy settings, this expansion introduces over two dozen new miniatures, including spectral shades, lava beetles, petrifying medusas, and the fearsome wendigos and ice wyrms. And don't worry, the heroes get reinforcements too: six new characters brimming with unique abilities to diversify strategies. Alongside new treasures and potions, heroes now wield Feat Cards, a secret weapon to surprise the Overlord. For those already immersed in the 'Road to Legend' campaign, this expansion adds new elements like outdoor terrain and Dungeon, Rumor, Location, and Incident cards, further enriching the experience. With a modular board ensuring ever-different games and dice-rolling mechanics, every encounter is unpredictable. It's a feast for those who love team-based games and role-playing, but be warned: the language dependency is high, so be prepared for extensive translation if you don't master English. 'The Tomb of Ice' adds depth and variety, expanding the Descent universe for those seeking more challenges and epic tales.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game 'Descent: Journeys in the Dark' to play this expansion?
Yes, 'The Tomb of Ice' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Descent: Journeys in the Dark' to be played.

### How many players can participate?
This expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game session take?
Game sessions can be lengthy, ranging from 120 to 240 minutes, depending on the scenario and the number of players.

### What's new in this expansion?
The expansion adds over two dozen miniatures, six new heroes, new cards (Treasures, Potions, Feats), as well as new elements for the campaign like outdoor terrain and event cards.

### Is it necessary to know English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a high language dependency, with many cards and rules that will need to be translated if you are not fluent in English.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
The expansion adds more options and elements, which can slightly increase complexity, especially for new players. However, for those already familiar with Descent, it's a welcome addition.

### Can I use the new cards and heroes in any campaign?
The new cards and heroes are designed to complement the base game and the 'Road to Legend' campaign, adding variety and new strategies.

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