# Paper Tales: Beyond the Gates

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-7 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.16 / 5
- **Designers**: Masato Uesugi
- **Artists**: Christine Alcouffe
- **Publishers**: Catch Up Games, Engames, Last Level, Mercurio, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting

## Verdict
Enjoyed Paper Tales and want more? This expansion brings a ton of new stuff to make the game even richer and support more players!More units and buildingsVariety every gameChallenging solo modeSupports more playersRequires base gameLanguage dependentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to delve into dark secrets with Paper Tales: Beyond the Gates! This expansion for the original Paper Tales throws you back into a world where the pursuit of power leads kingdoms to uncover forbidden knowledge, opening portals to the underworld and risking the awakening of ancient forces. Featuring twenty new units and six brand-new buildings, the expansion promises to add that extra spice to your games, increasing replayability and opening up a range of new strategies. Now, each game can begin with a different set of seven buildings chosen from eleven, ensuring the board never feels the same. The new units also bring their own tricks and challenges, forcing you to rethink your tactics. And for those who enjoy testing their skills against the game itself, 'Beyond the Gates' offers an exciting solo mode where you face the dreaded Lich King and his necromantic armies, complete with exclusive cards for this mode. Plus, if you enjoy playing with the whole crew, the expansion also includes all the necessary components for games with up to seven players! It's your chance to expand your Paper Tales adventures with more options, more challenges, and more people at the table (or just you against the darkness!).

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Paper Tales to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Beyond the Gates' is an expansion and requires the base game Paper Tales to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
It expands the base game to support up to 7 players, including all necessary components for it.

### Is there a solo mode in this expansion?
Yes! You can face the Lich King in a challenging solo mode, with specific cards for this mode.

### What new things does the expansion add to the game?
It brings 20 new units, 6 new buildings, a variable starting buildings system, and components for more players.

### Does the game's complexity change much with this expansion?
The overall complexity is similar to the base game (BGG weight 2.16), but the new strategic options might require a bit more adaptation.

### What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains around 30 minutes, even with more players or the new options.

### Do I need to translate the cards or anything?
Yes, there is moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a translated spreadsheet or translated cards to facilitate gameplay.

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