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Eldritch Horror: Masks of NyarlathotepÂis an expansion for Eldritch Horror, a cooperative boardgame for one to eight players where intrepid investigators must traverse the globe in an attempt to thwart the cataclysmic rise of an otherworldly Ancient One. Strange cults are gathering strength in remote corners and bustling cities all over the world. Though they seem to worship different gods, the investigators have found a thread that runs throughout all of the cultists™ horrific rites. In Masks of Nyarlathotep, each of these sects pursues the awakening of an aspect of the same horrific creature: Nyarlathotep. This being is known as the Messenger of the Outer Gods, and he is the only Ancient One that still actively walks among humanity. The investigators must work to stop the that cults spring up to serve his many guises, or Nyarlathotep will gain enough strength to open the Ultimate Gate, ushering in an unthinkable doom. Strike down these cults in new Adventures, explore ancient mysteries among new Mystic Ruins, and destroy the monstrous followers of Nyarlathotep. New to this expansion, Personal Stories unique to each character add stakes to the actions undertaken by each investigator, and a Campaign mode adds a fresh challenge and enriches the narrative of the investigators™ struggles to stop the many cults worshipping the multitude of faces worn by one dread being in Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep!

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You feel it just below the surface. Something gnawing at the edges of society, an ancient being that could so easily erase the steady march of machines and concrete that have come to be recognized as progress in the modern world. Your visions show you a desolate future, where all that remains is dust, ash, and those who have long-slumbered. Violent earthquakes contort cities to unrecognizable ruin, torrential typhoons eradicate coastlines, and deep below the the Earth, something ancient stirs. Shudde M’ell, The Cataclysm from Below, approaches with destruction and ruin as his heralds. Cities in Ruin brings four new investigators, and a slew of new monster and encounter cards to the world of Eldritch Horror. New Ancient One Shudde M’ell’s presence brings a destructive twist to the game in the form of deadly disasters.Â

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In Strange Remnants, you and your fellow investigators travel to the haunted ruins of massive stone monuments across the world. You must learn the secrets of these ruins and perform the requisite rituals before the cosmos aligns against you, an evil portal opens in the center of the universe, and the entire Earth is devoured. The new Mystic Ruins deck featured in this expansion allows investigators to explore Chichen Itza, the Easter Islands, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. New Glamour Spells and Relic Unique Assets offer you powerful tools in the struggle against a new Ancient One, and four more hardy investigators dedicate their lives to saving the human race. Four additional Prelude Cards introduce fresh scenarios and quests, transforming your games of Eldritch Horror. Strange Remnants includes: One Rulesheet An Ancient One and accompanying Mythos and Mystery Cards Four Investigator Sheets and Tokens 86 Location, Other World, Special, and Mystic Ruins Encounter Cards Numerous Assets, Conditions, Spells, and Monsters

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Strange is the night where black stars rise,And strange moons circle through the skiesBut stranger still is   Lost Carcosa.   –Cassilda’s Song in The King in Yellow, Act I, Scene 2 Beneath the light of a gibbous moon, poets and artists pen strange verse and weave arcane sigils into their paintings. The Unspeakable One is entering the world, his horrid city is tearing its way through dimensions, and as it does so, more and more humans succumb to a mindless insanity. The very people you have sworn to protect may come padding after you on a cursed night, knife in hand and the light of evil stars gleaming in their eyes. Whether you’re walking along the streets of Tokyo or through trackless jungles in the heart of Africa, you may be forced to choose between the people close to you and the people of the world. Signs of Carcosa is a new expansion for Eldritch Horror, and within, you’ll find enough madness to influence all of your games. Hastur enters the game as a new Ancient One, spreading insanity and dissension. Against this foul abomination from Aldebaran, four new investigators join the fight to save the world. A host of new Encounter cards for every continent ensure that fresh adventures are always around the corner, even as a wealth of new conditions, spells, assets, artifacts, and Mythos cards draw you deeper into a world of madness and fear.

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Forsaken Lore, an expansion for Eldritch Horror, thrusts investigators headlong into perilous and strange new encounters, while Ancient Ones defeated in the past attempt to reclaim the world. In order to stop them, investigators will need to uncover new mysteries, and dig even deeper into the lore surrounding each of the game’s Ancient Ones with the help of new Research cards. Meanwhile, Yig’s cultists and Serpent People work to prepare the way for the Father of Serpents to dominate our planet. With the help of powerful new Spells and Assets, along with mighty new Arfifacts, Investigators must once again race across the globe in order to prevent humanity’s destruction in Forsaken Lore.

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Ancient secrets, sandblasted ruins, and unprecedented horrors await in Under the Pyramids!This side board expansion opens up six new locations throught Egypt, including bustling Cairo, ancient Tel El-Amarna, and the shining, snaking, Nile River. Yet the Egypt of the 1920s is hardly a safe tourist destination. Amid the cultural tumult and political instability of this modernizing African nation, countless Cultists are working to bring about the return of an ancient and powerful evil known as the Dark Pharoah. If he should rise up to rule Egypt once more with his iron will, he would doom all humankind to wretched, cruel slavery. Fighting this battle against terrible evil are eight more investigators, aided by invaluable Relics, powerful Glamour spells, and legendary allies. The Museum Heist Adventure cards lead you on a hunt for stolen antiquities, and six more preludes that can transform your games of Eldritch Horror in innovative and thematic ways. Under the Pyramids includes: A side board that opens up six locations spread across Egypt and North Africa A rulebook to guide your journey down the Nile and into the Sahara Two Ancient Ones, each with unique Mystery, Research, and Special Encounters decks Eight new Investigators Plentiful new Unique Assets, Conditions, Spells, Artifacts, Gates, and Monsters

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Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's novella about an Antarctic expedition ravaged by inhuman, prehistoric creatures, this expansion allows you to trace the doomed expeditions path and enter the immense City of the Elder Things. What happens in Antarctica has worldwide repercussions – freshly-awakened horrors are spreading across the globe. Monsters and mysteries are surfacing in areas long considered safe. Eight investigators offer you new roles to play as you confront these chilling, inhuman threats. Numerous additional Assets, Spells, Artifacts and Conditions may help investigators or harm them, and for the first time, Adventures and Prelude cards shape the international struggle against the Ancient Ones. Do you have the strength to survive Antarctica's frozen wastes, encounter the Mountains of Madness, and stave off the end of human civilization? Mountains of Madness includes: A side board depicting the mysterious expanses of Antarctica One rulebook to guide your expedition Eight Investigator Sheets Two Ancient One sheets, with accompanying sets of Mythos and Mystery Cards 156 Encounter Cards and a multitude of Assets, Conditions, Gates, and Monsters

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Elder Sign is a fast-paced, cooperative dice game of supernatural intrigue for one to eight players by Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson, the designers of Arkham Horror. Players take the roles of investigators racing against time to stave off the imminent return of the Ancient One. Armed with tools, allies, and occult knowledge, investigators must put their sanity and stamina to the test as they adventure to locate Elder Signs, the eldritch symbols used to seal away the Ancient Ones and win the game. Elder Sign includes: 1 Cardboard Clock 8 Customized dice 1 Entrance Reference sheet 80 Oversized cards 76 Small cards 144 Cardboard tokens and markers

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Arena: The Contest is a turn-based tactical combat game with miniatures for 1 up to 8 players. Players recruit from a wide pool of Heroes, to play among two fully and equally developed modes. In Competitive Mode (PvP), teams fight each other in a deeply tactical and strategic skirmish.In Cooperative Mode (PvE), players travel through the fantastic world of Tanares in order to solve an ancient mystery, facing a series of challenging events, and tough decisions that modify the course of this 20+hrs narrative driven epic campaign. A complete dungeon crawler experience, with different endings, granting lots of replay ability.

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  The Spooky Festival is an aging amusement park that leads a dreary existence surrounded by high-rise buildings and harbor terminals. But the small patch of land has recently sparked significant interest and that‘s where the problems begin. Four large folding maps show you a hidden object scene in a cool 3D style. But: Each folding plan shows this scene from a different angle. And: Each of you only gets to see one folding plan at a time, showing each other is taboo. As a result, no one has a complete overview. Communication is the key to joint success! To solve the puzzles, you have to talk to each other intensively - both about what you see and about what you don't see. In four chapters, you will immerse yourself in exciting and crazy adventures and constantly face new challenges.

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The wildly popular Pulp Adventure board game Fortune and Glory is back with a brand-new Revised Edition! A best-selling game since its first release in 2011, fans and new players alike have been clamoring for its return, and this new Revised Edition hits the mark! With a more compact box size, streamlined Rulebook, and over a decade’s worth of polish and errata worked in, this is the ultimate version of this classic Cliffhanger adventure game. Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game is a fast-paced game of high adventure, vile Villains, edge-of-your seat danger, and 1930’s Cliffhanger pulp Movie Action. Players travel the globe in search of ancient artifacts, fending off danger and Villains at every turn. So, strap on your adventure boots and goggles, fire up the engines on the seaplane, and grab some extra ammo for your revolver…the Nazis already have a head start and in this race for Fortune and Glory, there’s no prize for second place! 

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