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If you enjoy tabletop RPGs but want something quicker and card-focused, Pathfinder is an excellent choice for immersive cooperative adventures.
- RPG adventure in card format
- Engaging character progression
- High replayability with campaign
- Cooperative and immersive
- Strategic deck building
- High language dependency
- Can feel repetitive for some
- Initial setup can be lengthy
About the game
What you do in a play session
You choose a fantasy character, such as a cunning rogue or a powerful wizard, each with unique abilities represented by the cards in their deck. Classic RPG attributes like Strength and Dexterity are determined by dice of various sizes, adding a touch of luck and excitement to each check. Throughout the campaign, you'll be able to acquire new allies, spells, weapons, and items to strengthen your deck. The objective is clear: locate and defeat the main villain before time runs out, overcoming the challenges and enemies they guard in their own deck.
The cool part is that your characters evolve with each game, gaining unique gear, incredible magic, and formidable powers, all essential for facing increasingly greater threats. The Base Set already comes with nearly 500 cards, and it's an expandable game. If you want more players, there's a Character Add-On Deck that allows up to 6 players and offers more character options. Plus, the adventure continues with additional adventure decks released periodically. An important errata for early printings: the Loot card 'Sihedron Medallion' should have been marked '1' (from Burnt Offerings) instead of 'B' (from Base Set). Keep an eye out!
Expansions
Published additional content
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Bard
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Cleric
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Fighter
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Ranger
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Rogue
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Sorcerer
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Class Deck – Wizard
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 2: The Skinsaw Murders
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 3: The Hook Mountain Massacre
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 4: Fortress of the Stone Giants
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 5: Sins of the Saviors
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Adventure Deck 6: Spires of Xin-Shalast
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Character Add-On Deck
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Rules videos
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In English
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Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Unboxing
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Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Setup
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Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Base Game Overview
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Zbajchu Walks Through - Pathfinder Adventure Card Game [ENG]
Rules manual
Official PDF file
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Soundtrack
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