# Planet Apocalypse: The Pack of the Pit ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Sandy Petersen - **Artists**: Keith Thompson - **Publishers**: Petersen Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Role Playing ## Verdict If you already enjoy the cooperative and chaotic vibe of Planet Apocalypse, this expansion is a surefire upgrade to make the combat even more epic and challenging!More demons and heroesNew maps and cardsIncreases replayabilityRobust contentRequires base gameLanguage dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description If you thought Planet Apocalypse was already heating up, get ready, because "The Pack of the Pit" brings even more demons and chaos to the party! This expansion doesn't hold back on content, sending new demon figures like Gadarene, Raparee, and Hortator to the table, along with powerful Lords like Orobas and Humbaba. And to boost your team, the miniatures of heroes Penrod and Amelia arrive, ready to join the fight. The pack also supercharges your board with two new maps, Washington Mall and St. Peter's, promising unprecedented challenges. To complete the experience, there are brand-new hero and demon sheets, decks of Gift cards for that unexpected boost, Legion Cards (Gehenna & Hades) to increase the pressure, and Region Cards (France, Germany & Russia) that can change the game. Oh, and we can't forget the Trooper Cards with various military units, like KSK, Bundeswehr, Polizei, and more, ready to defend Earth. "The Pack of the Pit" is for those who already enjoy the frenetic cooperative combat of Planet Apocalypse and want more variety. If you like facing demonic hordes with your friends, rolling dice to see who survives, and feeling the pressure mount with each turn, this expansion is a full course meal. It adds more pieces, more challenges, and more tactical options, ensuring that each game is a new battle for survival against the forces of hell. Prepare your armies and your best strategies, because the apocalypse has arrived in full force! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base Planet Apocalypse game to play this expansion? Yes, absolutely! "The Pack of the Pit" is an expansion and requires the base Planet Apocalypse game to be played. ### How many players can participate with this expansion? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 1 to 5 players, all cooperating together. ### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion? The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the addition of new elements, demons, and maps can make the games more challenging and tactical. ### What new components come in this box? The expansion includes demon and lord figures, hero miniatures, new maps, character sheets, gift cards, legion cards, region cards, and trooper cards. ### Is this expansion for those who enjoy harder games? If you've already mastered the base game and are looking for more challenges and variety, yes! It adds more options and can increase the difficulty depending on how you combine the new elements. ### Do I need to translate anything to play? Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a translated spreadsheet or translated cards for a smoother experience. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 71.53 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6790234&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 74.54 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1781163&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 87.68 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3137925&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 89.88 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3922848&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/24872/planet-apocalypse-pack-of-the-pit?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com