9.3
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Ludopedia
8.7
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BGG
Our Verdict
Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want more stories and variety in their explorations. The strong point is the massive amount of new content.
Highlights
- Drastically increases replayability
- Interesting new quests and events
- Deepened narrative immersion
- Excellent volume of cards
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game to play
- May require external translation
RECOMMENDED
If you already feel that the world of The Witcher: Old World is vast, get ready, because the Adventure Pack arrives to make everything even denser and more varied. Basically, this expansion is a massive 'content pack' focused on giving new breath to those who have already beaten the base game several times and want new stories to hunt.
What do you find here? The pack drastically expands your witcher's interactions with the world. There are 81 event cards that can change the course of your journey, 59 city exploration cards (where urban politics and cunning reign), and 60 wild exploration cards for those who prefer the danger of forests and swamps. Additionally, there are 12 quest tokens that add specific objectives, forcing you to make tough decisions and deal with the narrative consequences of each choice.
In practice, the expansion doesn't change the fundamental rules of the game — you still build your deck, manage your resource bag, and roll dice to survive brutal combat — but it expands the 'where' and the 'how'. The new cards introduce unseen characters to interact with and new items to acquire, making every session unique. It's the kind of content that transforms the base game into a much richer experience, where exploration stops being just a means to an end and becomes part of the fun. If you enjoy the RPG vibe, where your choices shape the character's trajectory, this pack is essential to deepen the immersion in the universe of Geralt and company.
What do you find here? The pack drastically expands your witcher's interactions with the world. There are 81 event cards that can change the course of your journey, 59 city exploration cards (where urban politics and cunning reign), and 60 wild exploration cards for those who prefer the danger of forests and swamps. Additionally, there are 12 quest tokens that add specific objectives, forcing you to make tough decisions and deal with the narrative consequences of each choice.
In practice, the expansion doesn't change the fundamental rules of the game — you still build your deck, manage your resource bag, and roll dice to survive brutal combat — but it expands the 'where' and the 'how'. The new cards introduce unseen characters to interact with and new items to acquire, making every session unique. It's the kind of content that transforms the base game into a much richer experience, where exploration stops being just a means to an end and becomes part of the fun. If you enjoy the RPG vibe, where your choices shape the character's trajectory, this pack is essential to deepen the immersion in the universe of Geralt and company.
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CD Projekt RED, Go On Board, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Conclave Editora, Delta Vision Publishing, GaGa Games, Geekach LLC, Gen-X Games (GenX), Matagot, Pendragon Game Studio, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
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Łukasz Woźniak
Do I need the base game to use this pack?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion pack, so it doesn't work standalone; you need The Witcher: Old World to play.
Does the game become more complex with the expansion?
The rule complexity doesn't change much, but the variety of situations and decisions increases, making the experience richer.
What exactly comes in the box?
There are 200 cards in total (events, city and wild exploration) and 12 quest tokens.
Does it work in solo mode?
Yes! Since the base game supports solo play, all this new adventure and exploration content can also be enjoyed alone.
Is it essential for someone just starting out?
It's not essential, but it's a great upgrade. I recommend starting with the base game and picking up the Adventure Pack once you want more variety.