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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for base game owners looking to vary the playstyle, especially with the cooperative mode.
Highlights
- Excellent solo and cooperative modes
- Increases player count to 6
- Interesting new creatures and terrains
- High-quality components
Keep in mind
- Requires base game to play
- Increases table complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
You know that game you love, but sometimes you don't have enough people to play, or your group prefers working together rather than fighting? That's exactly where Wildlands: The Ancients comes in. This 'big box' isn't just a small pack of cards; it's a robust expansion that transforms the dynamics of the original Wildlands. Now, instead of just fighting for regional dominance, you and your friends can join forces to face The Ancients, ancestral sentinels guarding arcane crystals in secret vaults. These guardians have slept for ages, but with the fall of the Empire, desperation has driven bands of adventurers to ally and take down these supposedly invincible beings.
What makes this expansion essential is the versatility it brings to the table. If you're on your own, solo mode is now a reality. If you want to gather the whole crew, the support for 5 or 6 players expands the scale of the battle. Additionally, the introduction of new terrains and powerful creatures refreshes the experience, forcing players to rethink their positioning and combat strategies. The tension rises, as facing The Ancients requires coordination and planning, turning territorial disputes into a fight for survival and glory. It's the perfect addition for those who want to breathe new life into the base game, adding layers of cooperation and epic challenges that test the group's resilience. Gather your party, study the new terrains, and try not to get crushed by these millennial guardians while hunting for the arcane crystals.
What makes this expansion essential is the versatility it brings to the table. If you're on your own, solo mode is now a reality. If you want to gather the whole crew, the support for 5 or 6 players expands the scale of the battle. Additionally, the introduction of new terrains and powerful creatures refreshes the experience, forcing players to rethink their positioning and combat strategies. The tension rises, as facing The Ancients requires coordination and planning, turning territorial disputes into a fight for survival and glory. It's the perfect addition for those who want to breathe new life into the base game, adding layers of cooperation and epic challenges that test the group's resilience. Gather your party, study the new terrains, and try not to get crushed by these millennial guardians while hunting for the arcane crystals.
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Publisher
Osprey Games
Designer
Martin Wallace
Artist
Wietse Treurniet
Community
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257wishlist
66want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No, it's an expansion. You need the original Wildlands to use all the content from The Ancients.
Does the cooperative mode change the experience much?
Yes! Instead of competing against each other, you now fight together against the game to defeat The Ancients, completely changing the vibe.
How many people can play now?
With the expansion, the game now supports 1 to 6 players, including a solo play option.
Does the game become much harder?
The Ancients are powerful creatures, so the challenge increases, but cooperation helps balance the difficulty.
Does the playtime increase significantly?
Games usually last between 30 and 60 minutes, keeping the original game's agility even with more players.