Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love The Lost Expedition and want a little extra spice, these promo cards hit the spot.
Highlights
- High risk, higher reward
- Easy to integrate
- Great for solo
Keep in mind
- Benefits limited to cards
- No new mechanics
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The "The Lost Expedition: The Cursed Idol – Solo Promo" adds three special cards released at the 2017 UK Games Expo and later at other US events. Designed primarily for solo play, they also slot neatly into the cooperative version of the base game. The three cards – 99.5 Ancient Trap!, 40.5 Golden Idol! and 20.5 Possessed! – are shuffled into the main deck and each introduces a high‑risk, high‑reward effect: the greater the danger, the bigger the potential payoff. This extra layer of tension lets players decide when to gamble on a risky draw, potentially swinging the outcome of the expedition. Playtime stays in the 30‑50 minute range, and the game’s light complexity (BGG weight 1.75) remains unchanged, making it perfect for a quick yet thrilling session. Since the promo cards don’t modify core rules, existing fans can drop them in without a steep learning curve. In short, these three cards crank up the excitement, giving solo adventurers and groups of up to five a chance to push their luck and reap bigger rewards.
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Categories
Families
Publisher
All In Games, Nuts! Publishing, Osprey Games
Designer
Peer Sylvester
Artist
Garen Ewing
Community
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1,022owners
90wishlist
42want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can use the promo?
It works for 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.
Does the promo affect game length?
Playtime stays around 30‑50 minutes, similar to the original.
Do I need the base game to use the cards?
Yes, the promo cards require The Lost Expedition's main deck.
Do the cards change the rules?
No, they only add risk/reward effects to the existing deck.
Can the cards be used in cooperative mode?
Absolutely; they were designed for solo but work fine cooperatively.
What is the complexity level?
Complexity stays low, with a BGG weight of 1.75, easy to pick up.
Are the cards reusable for future games?
Yes, just reshuffle them into the deck for each new session.