Board Games | Adventure Games

An ancient force has come to the city of Arkham that threatens to consume everything in Hungering Abyss, a starter set in Fantasy Flight Games™ world of Arkham Horror. This all-in-one box is designed for up to 6 players (5 players + 1 game master) that are 14 years or older. Whether you are a veteran role-player or brand new to collaborative storytelling table-top games, this learn-as-you-play adventure is an excellent way to get a feel for both roleplaying games and the unique Dynamic Pool System (DPS). The box includes a campaign, 5 character portfolios, 24 dice, high quality tokens, 3 double-sided maps, and other carefully curated components to enhance the game experience. IMMERSIVE ROLEPLAYING: Dive into the eerie world of Arkham Horror with up to 5 players and 1 game master, ages 14 and up. LEARN-AS-YOU-PLAY ADVENTURE: Perfect for both newcomers and veteran role-players, featuring the intuitive Dynamic Pool System (DPS). ALL-IN-ONE BOX: Includes campaign, 5 character portfolios, 24 dice, high-quality tokens, 3 double-sided maps, and more for a complete gaming experience. FLEXIBLE GAMEPLAY: Breaks down into scenes and acts, allowing for short sessions or extended play, with unlimited team choices and narrative immersion. TENSE AND THRILLING: Race against time and the encroaching darkness to stop the ancient force threatening Arkham, with beautiful art and deep strategic gameplay. Contents Game Master’s Reference Board 1 Adventure Booklet (48 pages) 5 Character Portfolios 24 6-sided Dice (12 black and 12 green dice) 3 Double-Sided Poster Maps 16 Non-Playable Character Profile Cards 21 Item and Spell Cards 3 Punchboards (puzzles and tokens) Several handouts (evidence pieces - journal, letters, etc.)

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 RPG for first-time RPG playersCritical: Foundation (Season 1) is constructed like a television series, with each of the nine episodes taking 30 minutes to play. You can take on the role of Gamemaster, who directs the adventure, or play as one of the characters to put yourself in the story. The game provides an RPG-style experience with board game scaffolding via character cards and dice-based combat.★ COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY: Players work together to experience the story, with 1 player acting as the Game Master.★ ROLE-PLAYING FOR BEGINNERS: Players are free to improvise or read the text on cards to enjoy a cohesive and satisfying story.★ NINE 30-MIN EPISODES: Roleplay in short time commitments or play episodes back-to-back to immerse yourself in the story.CONTENTS• 4 Character cards• 8 Background cards• 19 Equipment cards• 34 Episode cards• 8 Non-Player Character cards• 10 Clue cards• 8 Wound cards• 15 Status cards• 4 Name cards• 32 Narrative tokens• 4 Hero tokens• 5 Clue tokens• 7 dice• 1 dry-erase marker• 1 Building plan• 1 Gamemaster screen• 9 Episode sheets• 3 booklets

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