The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game: Expansion 2 – Helping Hands

Evil Hat Productions · Board game · 2017

1–5 Solo 30+ min Weight 3.0/5

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7.7 rating BGG

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7.7 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 6.97 Ask about Rules

Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're a fan of The Dresden Files and want more content for the cooperative game, this expansion is a must-have! It adds new challenges and characters that bring freshness to your games.

Highlights

Engaging new characters
Expands base game challenges
More variety in gameplay
Maintains cooperative tension

Keep in mind

Requires the base game
Can increase complexity
Focuses on two specific books

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to dive deeper into Chicago's mysteries with the Helping Hands expansion for The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game! If you already enjoy the base game and crave more challenges and twists, this expansion introduces two new book decks: 'Proven Guilty' and 'White Night'. Each adds an extra layer of complexity, especially during the 'Showdown' phases, where you'll need to deal with 'Cases' or 'Foes' before time runs out. It's a race against the clock to solve problems before they escalate!

But the real stars here are the new playable characters: Sanya and Molly Carpenter. Sanya, the Knight of Hope, arrives with a 'Stunt' that helps you advance the case and a 'Talent' that makes purchasing 'Fate' cards easier, giving the whole team a breather. Molly, in her unique way, has a 'Talent' that allows you to optimize your plays by altering dice results and a 'Stunt' that lets you copy other players' special abilities. Need an extra boost to defeat an enemy or solve a clue? Molly might be the answer!

This expansion injects fresh strategies and tactical options, keeping the cooperative experience tense and exciting. It's perfect for those who want to expand the Dresden Files universe and face even more elaborate challenges, ensuring hours of fun for up to five players.

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Publisher Evil Hat Productions

Designer Eric B. Vogel

Artist Chris McGrath, Fred Hicks, Tyler Walpole

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions

Do I need the base game to play with this expansion?

Yes, the Helping Hands expansion requires the base game The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game to be played.

How many players can participate?

Just like the base game, the expansion is for 1 to 5 players, maintaining the cooperative experience.

Does it significantly increase the game's complexity?

The expansion adds new decks and mechanics that might slightly increase complexity, but in a manageable way for those already familiar with the base game.

Who are the new playable characters?

The expansion introduces Sanya and Molly Carpenter, each with unique abilities and 'stunts'.

Which The Dresden Files books are represented in this expansion?

The books 'Proven Guilty' and 'White Night' are represented through new challenge decks.

Does the playtime change with this expansion?

Playtime can vary slightly depending on the chosen scenario and difficulty, but it generally stays within the 30-minute or more range, similar to the base game.

Is this a good addition if I already own other expansions?

Absolutely! It adds more variety and new strategies, complementing other expansions and the base game well.