# Vampire: The Masquerade – Heritage: Strands of Time

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Babis Giannios
- **Artists**: Lukas Siegmon
- **Publishers**: Conclave Editora, Nice Game Publishing
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Horror
- **Mechanics**: Legacy Game, Once-Per-Game Abilities

## Verdict
Expands the Vampire: The Masquerade – Heritage experience with more story and influential figures. Ideal for those who enjoyed the base game and want to deepen the campaign!More narrative layersNew influential figuresExpands legacy gameRequires base gameIncreases complexityFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're into the vibe of Vampire: The Masquerade – Heritage and want to extend that dark saga, this expansion, 'Strands of Time', is for you! It adds more layers to your story, introducing influential figures whose legacies echo through the ages. Prepare to dive into new public schemes that draw the mortal world into play, turning them into unwitting pawns in a conflict they barely understand. With this expansion, you get 12 'Strands of Time', 6 Influential Figures, and 7 Chapter Resolutions, plus a rule card to make things smoother. It's your chance to conduct these strands of time like a symphony, orchestrating your own victory in the game. Perfect for those who already master the base game and seek more depth and narrative twists, maintaining the legacy gameplay experience we already know. The complexity increases slightly, but the reward in immersion and new strategic possibilities is worth every moment. If you enjoy games that evolve and tell a unique story with each campaign, 'Strands of Time' will keep you hooked from start to finish.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Vampire: The Masquerade – Heritage to play this expansion?
Absolutely! 'Strands of Time' is an expansion and adds content to the base game, so you need it to play.

### How long does a game session last with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, between 45 and 90 minutes per session, depending on the number of players and the campaign's pace.

### Does this expansion change the rules significantly?
It adds new cards and components that introduce new mechanics and objectives, deepening the legacy experience. Some new rules are introduced, but if you've played the base game, you'll get the hang of it quickly.

### How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, the expansion is for 2 to 4 players.

### Is this an expansion that adds a new campaign or continues the previous one?
It adds more content and possibilities to the existing campaign of the base game, expanding the narrative and strategic options.

### What components come in the box?
The expansion includes 1 Rule Card, 12 Strands of Time, 6 Influential Figures, and 7 Chapter Resolutions.

### Is this expansion more focused on story or strategy?
It balances both very well! It increases the story depth with new figures and events while offering new strategic options for victory.