# The Witcher: Old World – Lost Mount ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 - **Duration**: 90-150 min - **Weight**: 1.75 / 5 - **Designers**: Łukasz Woźniak - **Publishers**: CD Projekt RED, Go On Board, GaGa Games, Geekach LLC - **Categories**: Adventure, Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Miniatures, Novel-based, Travel - **Mechanics**: Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Race, Role Playing ## Verdict A perfect mobility boost for those seeking more dynamism in their travels across the Continent.Smoother and strategic movementHighly thematic for fansAdds a layer of opportunityRequires the base gameVery compact expansion contentFOR GENRE FANS ## Description You know those heroes who never make it into the epic poems but are absolutely essential on the battlefield? In The Witcher: Old World – Lost Mount, the spotlight shines on these silent allies: the horses. If you've experienced the base game, you know a Witcher's journey is grueling, and navigating rivers or rough terrain isn't always a walk in the park. The mechanic is straightforward and incredibly thematic: at the start of the game, a Lost Mount is placed in a random location on the board. If you happen to be the lucky Witcher who stumbles upon this mount during your travels, get ready for a boost! Using the mount grants you additional cards, allowing you to move more efficiently and bypass obstacles that would typically slow your progress. However, don't get too attached! Once you've made use of the mount, it disappears, 'getting lost' once again and reappearing in a completely different part of the map, waiting for the next professional to cross paths with it. It's a compact expansion that injects a fresh layer of movement strategy and resource management into your sessions. It doesn't overhaul the core game, but it adds that crucial element of opportunity and timing that can turn the tide of a mission. If you're a fan of the franchise looking for more dynamism in your travels across the Continent, this little addition is a perfect fit for your table. Just keep in mind that this is a crowdfunding exclusive, adding a bit of that special collector's charm! ## How to Play Game Objective In The Witcher: Old World - Lost Mount, players take on the role of witchers in a world full of dangers and mysteries. The goal is to explore the board, face challenges, collect resources, and earn victory points. The game ends when a player reaches a specific number of points or completes a crucial mission. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Setup To set up the game, follow the steps below: Place the Player Board in the center of the table. Distribute the Starting Action Cards and Trophy Cards to each player. Shuffle the Exploration Cards and Event Cards and form their respective decks. Place the Mission Tokens and Wooden Cubes next to the board. The last player draws 2 Location Tokens, chooses one, and places the Lost Mount Miniature on the chosen location. Reshuffle the tokens. If using the Ciri expansion, place her Specialty Token next to the Wolf Specialty on the board. Game Flow The game is divided into turns, where each player takes actions in sequence. During a turn, the player can: Explore locations, facing events or collecting resources. Use the Lost Mount to gain movement advantages or additional cards. Resolve combats or interact with other game elements. After resolving Phase I of the turn, the player repositions the Lost Mount Miniature following the rules described in the manual. Actions and How to Play Players can perform various actions during the game: Explore: When entering a location, the player draws an Exploration or Event card and resolves its effects. Use the Lost Mount: When a player enters the location where the Lost Mount is, they roll a die to determine how many cards they draw. Combat: During the Fight Turn, the player can use special abilities, such as Ciri's Ancestral Blood Specialty, to extend combos and deal additional damage. Refer to the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a player reaches a specific number of points or completes a crucial mission. Points are earned through: Collecting resources such as Gold and Potions. Resolving events and missions. Efficient use of abilities and combos during combat. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Here are some tips to improve your chances of winning: Use the Lost Mount strategically to gain additional cards and movement advantages. Explore locations carefully, as events can offer valuable resources or dangerous challenges. If playing with Ciri, make the most of her Ancestral Blood Specialty to extend combos and deal additional damage. ## FAQ ### Can I play this expansion without the base game? No, this is an expansion and requires the The Witcher: Old World base game to play. ### What exactly is included in the box? It is a compact expansion containing 1 miniature (horse) and 1 special card. ### Does it significantly increase game complexity? Not at all; it adds a simple opportunity mechanic that doesn't add heavy weight to the game. ### How many players can use this expansion? It works perfectly within the same player count as the base game (1-5 players). ### How long does a game last with this expansion? Playtime remains similar to the original, roughly 90 to 150 minutes. ### Is it easy to find? Since it is a crowdfunding exclusive (Kickstarter/Catarse), it might be harder to find outside of secondary markets or collectors.