Sword & Sorcery: Arcane Portal

Ares Games, Gremlin Project, Devir · Board game · 2018
1–5 · best 1 Solo 60–150 min Weight 4.4/5
8.4 rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 37.47
8.4 rating Ludopedia
8.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you've already fallen in love with the Sword & Sorcery universe, this expansion is a feast to continue the adventure with renewed challenges and enemies that work as a team!

Highlights
  • New cooperative enemies
  • Expands the epic campaign
  • More tactics and challenge
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Increases complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to face the worst from the depths of the abyss! Sword & Sorcery: Arcane Portal isn't just another expansion; it's an invitation to total chaos. New infernal enemies are emerging, ready to spread destruction across the Talon Coast and test your limits. If you enjoy continuing the epic saga started in Sword & Sorcery: Immortal Souls, this expansion brings brand-new, dangerous quests that will keep you glued to your seat.

The deal here is that these new monsters don't come alone or for tag. They were created to work as a team, combining their bizarre abilities to form a significant challenge for any group of heroes. Get ready for intense tactical combat, where every action point counts and movement across the modular board is crucial. Dice rolling adds that dose of unpredictability, while each hero's unique powers ensure you have a personalized strategy.

This expansion adds more depth and variety to the Sword & Sorcery universe, with new scenarios and challenges that will keep you engaged for hours. It's the right choice for fans of the series who want more high-quality content, with incredible miniatures and a cooperative experience that truly makes you feel like a hero fighting evil. If you enjoy games with a fantastic adventure feel, tactical combat, and a good dose of challenge, you can bet Arcane Portal will deliver all that and a bit more.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 BEST
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Miniatures Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Sword & Sorcery Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Ares Games, Gremlin Project, Devir, GaGa Games, Galakta, Intrafin Games
Designer Nunzio Surace, Simone Romano
Artist Fabrizio Fiorentino, Fausto Gutierrez, Mario Barbati, Nunzio Surace, Phroilan Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game Sword & Sorcery to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Arcane Portal is an expansion and adds content to the base game Sword & Sorcery.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 5 players, maintaining flexibility for solo or group play.
What new things does this expansion add?
It introduces new infernal enemies that work together more cohesively, new quests, and expands the existing epic campaign.
Does the game become much harder with this expansion?
Yes, the new enemies are designed to be more challenging and cooperative among themselves, requiring more strategy and group coordination.
Do I need to translate anything?
Depending on your preference, you might need a translated spreadsheet or translated cards to facilitate gameplay, as the language dependency is moderate.
Is this good for someone new to board games?
We recommend it more for players who already have experience with the base game or cooperative fantasy games with a higher complexity level.