# Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2017 - **BGG Rating**: 8.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-8 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 120-240 min - **Weight**: 3.21 / 5 - **Designers**: Nikki Valens - **Artists**: Adam Lane, Chris Peuler, Cristi Balanescu, David Griffith, Frej Agelii, Jacob Murray, Jake Murray, Mark Molnar, Reiko Murakami, Stephen Somers, Tony Foti - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games, 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 A must-have for those wanting to expand Eldritch Horror with surreal settings and more variety. The new board completely shifts the game's dynamic!Fascinating and immersive dream explorationNew Ancient Ones with challenging mechanicsEight well-balanced new investigatorsHuge variety of cards and eventsSignificantly increases game setup timeHigh reliance on reading textHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description You know that feeling when you have a dream so vivid you don't want to wake up? Well, in Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands, that desire might be your downfall. This expansion takes investigators beyond the physical world, diving into the ethereal and surreal realm of dreams. Forget the grey streets of Arkham; now you'll explore the Enchanted Wood, descend into the Underworld, and even sail to the Moon. The highlight here is the new side board representing the Dreamlands. The game creates a fascinating dynamic where the dream world begins to leak into our waking reality, forcing players to transition between these two planes to solve mysteries and face dangers. To help in this psychedelic journey, the expansion introduces eight new investigators, each with unique abilities essential for surviving the chaos. But don't think it's a peaceful stroll. You'll have to face two terrifying new Ancient Ones: Altach-Nacha the Dreamweaver and Hypnos, the Lord of Sleep. They aren't playing around and will test your group's sanity to the limit. To fight them, you'll have access to a mountain of new content: new spells, assets, conditions, and Myth cards that make the experience much richer and more varied. If you already enjoy the base game, this expansion adds layers of depth and exploration that turn the campaign into something truly epic. Get ready to face cosmic nightmares where the line between what is real and what is a dream becomes dangerously thin. ## How to Play Game Objective In Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands, players take on the roles of investigators who face strange visions and supernatural forces seeking to merge the dream world with reality. The goal is to solve three Mysteries before the Ancient One awakens or the players are defeated by the game's threats. Setup Prelude Cards: Before setup, players must draw a random Prelude card, which alters the initial game configuration. Additional Board: If the Other Dreams card is drawn or if the Ancient One is Hypnos, add the Dreamlands board to the game. Specific Components: Add the Dreamlands Encounter cards, Dream Journey Encounter cards, Dream Portal tokens, and other components as indicated in the manual. Focus Tokens: Add the Focus tokens to the general token pool. Unique Assets: Shuffle the Unique Assets cards and place them face up near the Assets deck. Consult the manual for details on this section. Game Flow The game is divided into rounds, each with the following phases: Action Phase: Each investigator performs two actions, such as Travel, Rest, Acquire Assets, or Focus. Encounter Phase: Investigators resolve encounters with monsters, locations, or tokens in their space. Mythos Phase: A Mythos card is revealed, triggering global events, monster spawns, or portals. Consult the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Each investigator can perform two actions per round. The main actions are: Travel: Move 1 space and spend travel tickets to move further. Prepare to Travel: Gain 1 travel ticket. Acquire Assets: Test a skill to gain assets of the corresponding value. Rest: Recover 1 Health and 1 Sanity. Focus: Gain 1 Focus token (can be spent to reroll dice in tests). Trade: Exchange possessions with another investigator in the same space. Consult the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when: Victory: The investigators solve three Mysteries before the Ancient One awakens. Defeat: The Ancient One awakens or the investigators fail to meet the defeat conditions (such as exhausting the Mythos deck). Consult the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Use Focus Tokens: They allow you to reroll dice in critical tests, increasing your chances of success. Explore the Dreamlands: Some encounters and exclusive rewards are only available on the additional board. Manage Resources: Prioritize collecting Clues and controlling Portals to avoid unpleasant surprises. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes! This is an expansion, so you need Eldritch Horror to use all this content. ### Does it make the game much more complex? Complexity increases slightly due to the new board and world-transition rules, but nothing a base game fan can't master quickly. ### How many players can participate? The game supports 1 to 8 players, but keep in mind that more players significantly increase the game time. ### How long does a game last? Be prepared for long sessions, usually between 2 to 4 hours, depending on luck and player count. ### Is it worth it for solo play? Absolutely. The game works well solo, and the expansion adds new challenges that make the solitary experience even richer. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=647797&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/19422/eldritch-horror-the-dreamlands?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com