# Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 4: Fortress of the Stone Giants ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2014 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: — - **Weight**: 2.43 / 5 - **Designers**: Chad Brown, Gaby Weidling, Mike Selinker, Paul Peterson, Tanis O'Connor - **Artists**: (Uncredited) - **Publishers**: Black Book Éditions, Devir, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Paizo Publishing, Ulisses Spiele - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict A essential expansion for those looking to continue the Rise of the Runelords saga with fresh challenges.Epic new scenariosHuge card varietySmooth character progressionImmersive storytellingRequires the base gameSteep learning curveFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Sharpen your blades and brace yourselves, because the stone giant invasion is officially here! If you're already deep into the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords campaign, this Adventure Deck 4 is the essential next step for your epic journey. This isn't just 'another card pack'; it's a robust expansion designed to breathe fresh life into your Rise of the Runelords campaign. This deck delivers a massive 110 new cards, ensuring the content is both dense and highly varied. You'll encounter new locations to explore, monsters that will push your party to the brink, villains with their own agendas, and, of course, that sweet, sweet loot every adventurer craves. The real highlight is the inclusion of 5 brand-new scenarios that comprise the complete 'Fortress of the Stone Giants' adventure. It feels like opening a brand-new chapter in a fantasy novel where the secrets of an ancient empire are at stake. For fans of cooperative gameplay and character progression, this deck is a goldmine. The deck-building and resource management mechanics remain at the core, allowing you to feel your party's growth as you tackle increasingly formidable threats. If you thrive on the tension of a high-stakes dice roll against a colossal giant, you're going to love this. Just a quick heads-up: this is an expansion deck. To actually play and enjoy these mechanics, you'll need the base game. It's high-quality content for players seeking depth, rich storytelling, and plenty of combat! ## FAQ ### Can I play this deck solo? Yes! The game includes solitaire rules, but you will need the base game to play. ### Do I need the base game to use this? Absolutely. This is an Adventure Deck, which is an expansion designed to work with the core game. ### How many players can play? It works great for 1 to 6 players in cooperative mode. ### How long does a session last? It varies depending on the scenario, but expect epic, long-lasting adventure sessions. ### What's inside the box? The deck contains 110 new cards, including locations, monsters, villains, loot, and new scenarios. ### How difficult is it? The weight is moderate (2.4/5), but as an expansion, the challenges are typically more intense than in the base game. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 20.11 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1661227&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/8517/pathfinder-adventure-card-game-rise-of-the-runelords-fortress-of-the-stone-giants-adventure-deck?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com