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Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 2: The Skinsaw Murders

Paizo Publishing, Black Book Éditions, Devir · Board game · 2013
1–6 · best 4 Solo 90 min Weight 2.7/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

If you enjoy Pathfinder ACG and want more mystery and a darker challenge, this expansion is a perfect fit! Get ready to uncover secrets and face horrors.

Highlights
  • Continues the engaging story
  • New challenging scenarios
  • More exploration and combat
  • Ideal for mystery fans
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • High language dependency
  • Complexity increases
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Get ready to dive headfirst into "The Skinsaw Murders," the second adventure for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game! If you enjoy unraveling dark mysteries and facing terrifying creatures, this expansion is for you. Here, we plunge into a plot full of ravenous ghouls, ghostly apparitions, sinister cultists, and even greater dangers. This box brings 110 brand-new cards, supercharging your "Rise of the Runelords" base game. Expect to find new locations to explore, monsters to defeat, villains to confront, treasures to loot, and, best of all, five unprecedented scenarios that make up the complete "The Skinsaw Murders" adventure. It's the perfect opportunity to continue your heroes' saga, honing their skills and facing ever-greater challenges. The narrative is engaging, and player cooperation is key to overcoming obstacles. If you already enjoy the PACG system, this expansion adds a special spice and continues the tabletop RPG experience in card game format. Don't let your characters stand still; their legend continues here!
Expansion for
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set
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Game details

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Role Playing Variable Player Powers

Categories

Card Game Expansion for Base-game Fantasy

Families

Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (Paizo Publishing) Setting: Pathfinder
Publisher Paizo Publishing, Black Book Éditions, Devir, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Ulisses Spiele
Designer Chad Brown, Gaby Weidling, Mike Selinker, Paul Peterson, Tanis O'Connor
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the "Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords Base Set" to play?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, and all components from the base game are necessary to set up and play the scenarios in "The Skinsaw Murders."
Is the game solo?
Yes! The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game is designed to be played solo or with up to 6 players cooperatively. This expansion maintains that flexibility.
Is the adventure difficult?
This expansion introduces a darker tone and mystery, which can increase the perceived difficulty. The scenarios are challenging and require good coordination among players.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency. Most cards have descriptive text and rules that need to be understood to play correctly.
How long does a game session take?
A full playthrough of "The Skinsaw Murders," including all five scenarios, can take a significant amount of time. Each individual scenario can last between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the group's experience.
What's new in this expansion?
It brings 110 new cards, including new locations, monsters, villains, and items. The main addition is the five brand-new scenarios that continue the "Rise of the Runelords" campaign.
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