Gloom of Kilforth: Encounters Expansion Pack

Hall or Nothing Productions, Nuts! Publishing, Schwerkraft-Verlag · Board game · 2018
1–4 · best 1 Solo 60–180 min Weight 3.0/5
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7.9 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you fell in love with Gloom of Kilforth and want more excitement and variety in your adventures, this expansion is for you! It supercharges the base game with more cards, ensuring every playthrough is a new saga.

Highlights
  • More card variety
  • Increases replayability
  • Expands the narrative
  • Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Doesn't change mechanics
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About the game

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Hey folks! If you've already ventured through the dark lands of Gloom of Kilforth and absolutely loved its blend of fantasy and cooperative exploration, get ready: the Encounters expansion is here to supercharge your quests! This gem, a massive Kickstarter hit, adds a ton of new cards to your encounter and reward decks. The goal is straightforward: boost the variety and make the narratives of your games even richer and more unpredictable. Just shuffle this extra content into your base game, and voilà, the adventure continues! Think of it as an extra spice for your Kilforth experience, bringing more challenges, more twists, and of course, more stories to tell. If you enjoy the idea of expanding the base game's universe, adding more replayability, and diving even deeper into this dark fantasy world, this expansion is a must-have. It doesn't change the fundamental rules but gives that extra kick for those who want more of the same, only better and with more options. It's the perfect pick for those who never tire of exploring and facing the unknown in Kilforth, ensuring every playthrough is a new saga.

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1–4 players
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3 REC
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Setting: Kilforth
Publisher Hall or Nothing Productions, Nuts! Publishing, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer Tristan Hall
Artist Ania Kryczkowska

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game Gloom of Kilforth?
You need the base game Gloom of Kilforth to use this expansion. It adds more content to the main game; it is not a standalone game.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, which is for 1 to 4 players.
Does the expansion change the game's core rules?
No, the Encounters expansion focuses on adding more cards to the encounter and reward decks, increasing variety and replayability without altering the core mechanics.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 60 to 180 minutes, depending on the number of players and the complexity of the game.
Is it difficult to mix the new cards with the base game cards?
Not at all! The expansion is designed for easy integration. Simply shuffle the new cards into the corresponding decks of the base game.
Does this expansion add new heroes or monsters?
The Encounters expansion primarily focuses on expanding the event and reward decks, bringing more narrative variety and challenges, but it does not introduce new playable characters or specific enemies.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's ideal for players who already love Gloom of Kilforth and are looking for more content to explore, increase replayability, and have more varied and unpredictable experiences during their game sessions.

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