Harrow County: The Fair Folk Expansion

Off the Page Games, Corax Games · Board game · 2024
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If you enjoy Harrow County and want more twists with a dash of negotiation, this expansion is for you! The Fair Folk bring a fresh dynamic and a cool deduction challenge.

Highlights
  • Intriguing new faction
  • Adds negotiation and mystery
  • Expands to 4 players
  • Well-integrated theme
Keep in mind
  • Some language dependency
  • Fairy rules are limiting
  • May require active negotiation
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Get ready to expand your Harrow County universe with "The Fair Folk," which not only increases the player count to up to 4 but also introduces a new and intriguing faction! In this expansion, you take on the role of the Fair Folk, a people who live on the fringes of human conflicts. Your mission is to find the kidnapped queen, along with her crown and sword, while the normal battles rage on above. The catch? Ancient fairy laws prevent you from acting directly. You'll have to use your charm and cunning to strike deals and bargains with other players, trading favors and information to uncover the whereabouts of royalty. The gameplay is quite unique: the Fair Folk take smaller turns, interspersed with those of the main factions. You place a 'fairy nest' with an offer on a hex. If a player accepts the offer and you have enough silver cubes coming from your 'fairy tree,' the nest solidifies. In return, other players are forced to reveal clues about the stolen items or the queen's location. If you manage to find the queen, the Fair Folk win! And watch out, a double victory is possible: if one of the main factions reaches the victory score in the same round the Fair Folk rescue the queen, both groups can emerge victorious. It's an expansion that adds a layer of negotiation and mystery, perfect for those who enjoy the theme and want more Harrow County on their table.

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Rules manual — Harrow County: The Fair Folk Expansion English · PDF
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Witches
Publisher Off the Page Games, Corax Games
Designer Jay Cormier, Shad
Artist Tyler Crook

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How many players does this expansion support?
The "The Fair Folk" expansion allows the base game of Harrow County to be played by up to 4 players.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, ranging from 45 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Do I need the base game Harrow County to play this expansion?
Yes, "The Fair Folk" is an expansion and requires the base game Harrow County to be played.
Does the game complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The complexity increases slightly due to the new faction and its negotiation and deduction mechanics, but the base game already has moderate complexity, so the increase is manageable for those already familiar with the game.
What do the Fair Folk do differently from the other factions?
The Fair Folk act in smaller turns and rely on negotiations with other players to gain information, as they cannot act directly due to ancient fairy laws. Their goal is to find the kidnapped queen.
Is there a chance for more than one player to win at the same time?
Yes! It's possible for one of the main factions and the Fair Folk to win in the same round, creating an unexpected cooperative/competitive game end.
Does the expansion add many new components?
Yes, the expansion introduces new components related to the Fair Folk faction, such as tokens, cubes, and possibly new cards or smaller boards, in addition to components to support the fourth player.