Pagan: Ancestors

Wyrmgold GmbH, Capstone Games, Lucky Duck Games · Board game · 2023
2 · best 2 Weight 2.5/5
8.5 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 11.99
8.5 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Essential for those seeking strategic depth and more character variety. It completely refreshes the game!

Highlights
  • New factions offer great variety
  • Scenarios extend the game's lifespan
  • Deduction is more unstable and tense
  • Shifts the base game's meta
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Increases analytical complexity
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About the game
If you've already mastered the intrigues of Pagan, get ready, because the 'Cards of the Ancestors' expansion arrives to shake up everything you knew about the base game. You know that dynamic where everything revolved around two dominant institutions? Forget that. Now, the focus shifts drastically toward the villagers. They aren't just background characters; each one brings unique trades, skills, and strategies that force players to completely rethink how they manipulate influence on the board.

What does this mean in practice? It means your ability to monitor the cards and read the game will be tested to the limit. With the arrival of new characters, tension rises and the atmosphere becomes unstable. Accusations fly, and deduction becomes even more visceral, as new variables make predicting your opponent's moves a much more complex challenge. This is the kind of content that doesn't just 'add stuff' but alters the soul of the experience, transforming the way you plan your moves.

Inside the pack, you'll find 21 new villagers divided into 7 different factions, ensuring a huge variety of combinations and high replay value. Additionally, the expansion brings 7 new scenarios (ranging from 3 to 9), allowing you to experiment with different levels of complexity and duration. To round it out, each side receives 2 new deck cards, adjusting the balance of power and providing new tools for your deck-building strategy. If you enjoy games where psychology and deduction are as important as the rules, this expansion is essential to upgrade your Pagan experience.
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Game: Pagan Fate of Roanoke
Publisher Wyrmgold GmbH, Capstone Games, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Rexhry, Super Meeple
Designer Kåre Storgaard, Kasper Kjær Christiansen
Artist Lisa Forsch, Maren Gutt
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need Pagan: Fate of Roanoke to use these new components.
What is the main gameplay change?
The focus shifts from dominant institutions to the villagers, who now bring varied skills and strategies.
How many new characters are included?
There are 21 new villagers, divided into 7 different factions.
Does the expansion make the game harder?
It adds new variables and strategies, which increases the complexity of deduction and card tracking.
What about the new scenarios?
The expansion includes 7 new scenarios, ranging from 3 to 9, for different experience levels.
Who is this content for?
For those who already play Pagan and feel that the base game strategies have become predictable.