# Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 8.3 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-8 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 120-240 min - **Weight**: 3.10 / 5 - **Designers**: Corey Konieczka, Nikki Valens - **Artists**: Cristi Balanescu - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Novel-based - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Role Playing, Storytelling, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're an Eldritch Horror fan unafraid of a deeper dive into madness, Signs of Carcosa is a perfect fit. Get ready for more chaos and tough decisions!More cosmic insanity and horrorNew Ancient One: Hastur, the King in YellowFour brand-new investigatorsLots of new Encounter cardsIncreases replayabilityRequires the Eldritch Horror base gameMay increase game lengthMore rules to learnHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to dive even deeper into cosmic madness with Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa! This expansion brings a new level of terror and insanity to your games, inspired by the unsettling 'Cassilda’s Song' from The King in Yellow. The gibbous moon shines strangely as artists and poets are consumed by a macabre obsession, creating works that whisper arcane secrets and prepare for the arrival of the Unspeakable One. His twisted city tears through dimensions, and human sanity drains away with each passing moment, transforming even your allies into unpredictable threats, with eyes reflecting evil stars and knives in hand. No matter if you're on the bustling streets of Tokyo or in the uncharted jungles of Africa, the choice between protecting your loved ones or saving the world will be a constant, and painful, reality. Signs of Carcosa introduces Hastur, the King in Yellow, as a new Ancient One, whose awakening promises to spread unprecedented discord and madness. To face this abomination from Aldebaran, four new investigators join your team, each with their own abilities to try and stem the tide of horror. The expansion also comes packed with new Encounter cards, ensuring that fresh and terrifying adventures emerge in every corner of the globe. Furthermore, a vast array of new Condition, Spell, Asset, Artifact, and Mythos cards will drag you into an abyss of fear and insanity, making every game of Eldritch Horror even more unpredictable and challenging. If you already loved the dense atmosphere and challenge of Eldritch Horror, this expansion is a one-way dive into the heart of darkness! ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Sinais de Carcosa, investigators must discover the cause of a growing madness that plagues the cities of the world. As the population loses sanity, people begin to have visions of a distant lake and the phantasmal towers of an alien city. The goal is to confront the threats brought by this new Ancient and its Monsters to prevent the spread of this madness. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game using this expansion, follow these steps: Prelude Cards: Before starting the general setup, players must draw a random Prelude Card. The effect of this card must be resolved immediately, unless the card specifies a different timing (such as "after resolving the setup"). Expansion Components: Add all expansion components to their respective decks or component reserves of the base game Eldritch Horror, with the following exceptions: Debilitation Tokens: Add all Debilitation Tokens to the general token pool. Unique Assets: Shuffle all Unique Assets to create the Unique Asset Deck. Place this deck face up near the Asset Deck. Other Components: Integrate the new Investigator Tokens, the Ancient Token, the Encounter Cards (General, America, Europe, Asia/Australia, Expedition, Otherworld, Research, and Special), Mystery Cards, Myth Cards, Artifact Cards, Asset Cards, Condition Cards, Spell Cards, Investigator Tokens, and Monster Tokens. Game Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Asset Mechanics and Abilities Unique Assets: They are possessions represented by double‑sided cards. An investigator cannot look at the back of a Unique Asset unless an effect allows. They can be traded via the Asset Swap Action and there is no limit to how many Unique Assets an investigator can possess. When a Unique Asset is discarded, all tokens on it must also be discarded. ## FAQ ### What is Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa? It's an expansion for the cooperative board game Eldritch Horror, adding a new Ancient One (Hastur), four new investigators, and many new Encounter, Condition, Spell, Asset, Artifact, and Mythos cards, intensifying the cosmic horror experience. ### Do I need the Eldritch Horror base game to play this expansion? Yes, Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa is an expansion and requires the Eldritch Horror base game to be played. It is not a standalone game. ### How many players can play with this expansion and what's the game time? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, from 1 to 8 players. The game time also remains in the range of 120 to 240 minutes, but might extend slightly due to the additional content and complexity. ### What is the complexity level of this expansion? The expansion adds more layers of rules and events, making the game slightly more complex than the base game. It has a BGG weight of 3.0968/5, indicating a medium to high complexity game, ideal for experienced players or those who have mastered the base game. ### What are the main highlights of Signs of Carcosa? The main highlights are the introduction of Hastur, the King in Yellow, as an Ancient One who spreads insanity and discord, the addition of new investigators with unique abilities, and a vast amount of new cards that increase the game's variety and replayability. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It is highly recommended for fans of Eldritch Horror who are looking for more content, challenges, and an even deeper immersion into the Lovecraftian universe. 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