The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game: Expansion 4 – Dead Ends

Evil Hat Productions · Board game · 2018
1–5 Solo 30–60 min Weight 3.0/5
rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
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7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're a fan of cooperative card games and the Dresden universe, this expansion is a must-have to bring more life to your games!

Highlights
  • New charismatic characters
  • Expands story with new books
  • More tactical variety
  • Maintains cooperative essence
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Adds gradual complexity
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About the game
It's time to expand the action in The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game with the Dead Ends expansion! If you already enjoy unraveling supernatural mysteries with Harry and the gang, get ready to supercharge your games. This expansion introduces two new characters ready to join the fray: Jared Kincaid, an elite mercenary who fears nothing, and Mortimer Lindquist, an ectomancer who talks to ghosts like he's ordering coffee. Each of them comes with their own deck, bringing new abilities and strategies to the team. In addition to the characters, you'll be able to relive the events of books 12 and 13 of the series, 'Changes' and 'Ghost Story,' with new book decks. This means new challenges, new villains, and new twists worthy of the Dresden universe. The cooperative mechanic remains the same, so you'll still need to work as a team, manage your card hands, and use your action points wisely to overcome threats. Dice rolling comes into play to add that dose of unpredictability that every Dresden fan knows well. This expansion is perfect for those who want more variety, more characters to explore, and more stories to uncover within this rich universe. If you already own the base game and want to give your sessions a boost, Dead Ends is the way to go. Prepare your dice, choose your favorite wizard (or mercenary!), and let's save the day... again!
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Game: The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game
Publisher Evil Hat Productions
Designer Eric B. Vogel
Artist Fred Hicks, Tyler Walpole
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! Dead Ends is an expansion and requires the base game 'The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game' to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
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 expansion introduces new characters and scenarios, which adds more options and a bit more complexity. It's a good step for those already familiar with the basic rules.
Who are the new characters included in the expansion?
The expansion brings Jared Kincaid, a dangerous mercenary, and Mortimer Lindquist, an expert in communicating with ghosts (an ectomancer).
Does this expansion add new stories or just more characters?
It adds both! New characters with their own decks, and also new book decks representing events from books 12 and 13 of the series.
Does the playtime change with this expansion?
The playtime remains in the same range of 30-60 minutes, depending on the players' experience and the complexity of the chosen scenario.