8.7
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Ludopedia
8.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love the immersive and cooperative challenge of Eldritch Horror, Strange Remnants is an addition that expands the game's universe and possibilities.
Highlights
- New global locations
- More unique investigators
- New items and spells
- More Ancient One variety
- Increases replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Adds more complexity
- Extensive English text
About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for a terrifying global journey with Eldritch Horror: Strange Remnants! In this expansion, you and your fellow investigators embark on a race against time, traveling to ancient ruins and mysterious monuments scattered across the planet. Forget conventional tourism; your goal is to uncover the hidden secrets of locations like Chichen Itza, Easter Island, Stonehenge, and the Great Wall of China, before a primordial Ancient One awakens and devours Earth. At each stop, the new Mystic Ruins deck ensures that exploration is full of unexpected surprises and dangers. But don't worry, you won't be empty-handed! The expansion introduces new Glamour Spells and Relic Unique Assets, powerful tools to confront cosmic threats. Four new investigators, each with their own unique abilities and backstories, join the desperate fight for humanity's survival. Furthermore, four additional Prelude Cards inject even more variety and challenges into your Eldritch Horror games, ensuring that each session is a fresh and thrilling cosmic horror saga. If you're already a fan of the base game, Strange Remnants is packed with new content to further expand your adventures.
Expansion for
Published additional content
Gallery
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Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
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4
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5
REC
6
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8
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Designer
Nikki Valens
Artist
Clark Huggins, Matthew Starbuck, Stephen Somers
Community
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15,754owners
883wishlist
159want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the Eldritch Horror base game to play Strange Remnants?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and, as such, requires the Eldritch Horror base game to be played. It adds content and variety, but it is not a standalone game.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, from 1 to 8 investigators. It adds more character options but does not change the participant limit.
Does Strange Remnants increase the game's complexity?
Yes, a little. It introduces new rules related to the Mystic Ruins, new card types, and a new Ancient One, which can add an extra layer of learning and strategy to the base game.
What are the main highlights of this expansion?
The highlights are the new global locations (Mystic Ruins), an unprecedented Ancient One to face, four new investigators with unique abilities, and a host of new spells and artifacts to aid in your fight against cosmic horror.
Does the expansion have a lot of English text?
Yes, as is common in the Eldritch Horror series, this expansion contains a lot of text on the cards and events. For a smooth experience, it's recommended to have a good grasp of English or use fan-translated materials.
Is this expansion worth buying if I already own the Eldritch Horror base game?
If you love the base game and want more content, more variety, and new challenges, Strange Remnants is an excellent addition. It greatly enriches the experience and increases replayability.