# The 7th Continent: The Icy Maze

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 5-1000 min
- **Weight**: 2.83 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Sautter, Ludovic Roudy
- **Artists**: Ludovic Roudy
- **Publishers**: Serious Poulp, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling

## Verdict
Perfect for those who already love the base game and crave more challenge and exploration. The freezing climate adds a great layer of tension.Significantly expands the mapIntriguing new curseImmersive isolation atmosphereElevated strategic challengeRequires the base gameSteep learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've already felt the tension of exploring the 7th Continent, get ready to drop the temperature. 'The Icy Maze' is the expansion that throws you straight into brutal, freezing lands, where the cold is just as dangerous as the creatures that might be hiding in the mist. Here, the goal is simple, but the execution is cruel: you must blaze a trail through regions where no explorer has ever set foot, trying to figure out who — or what — inhabits this frozen labyrinth.

This expansion isn't just a cosmetic extra; it adds 96 new cards that significantly expand the continent's map. This means more territory to map, more dangers to face, and, of course, a new mysterious curse to unravel. The feeling of isolation is amplified, and resource management becomes even more critical, as the hostile environment does not forgive mistakes.

The game maintains the essence of modular exploration, where you build the world as you walk, but now with the added layer of tension that the freezing climate provides. If you enjoy that 'survival against all odds' vibe and love piecing together your own narrative puzzle, this expansion is essential. It's the perfect chance to test your limits (and your group's patience) in a setting where every card revealed could be the solution to a riddle or the end of your journey. Pack your coats, organize your supplies, and try not to freeze while discovering the secrets of the Icy Maze.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need all the rules and components of The 7th Continent to play.

### Is the game very difficult?
The weight is medium-high (2.83 on BGG). It's not a casual game; it requires planning and attention to detail to avoid a quick death.

### Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game works great in solo mode, almost like an exploration video game in card form.

### How long does a game last?
It varies wildly. It could be a quick 5-hour session or an epic campaign lasting hundreds of minutes over several sittings.

### What's inside the box?
Mainly 96 new cards that expand the map and introduce the new curse and ice-themed events.

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