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Arkham Horror LCG: Machinations Through Time Scenario Pack
Overview of "Scenario Pack - Machinations Through Time"
"Machinations Through Time" is a scenario pack for the Arkham Horror card game, deeply embedded in horror, fantasy, Cthulhu mythos, and time... (read more)
Miniature MarketReviews
positive, 81% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
60 to 120 minutes
Published
2022
Age
14+
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Players
1 to 2 players
Designer
Playstyle
Involved
Purchase options
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Noble Knight GamesDescription
Overview of "Scenario Pack - Machinations Through Time"
"Machinations Through Time" is a scenario pack for the Arkham Horror card game, deeply embedded in horror, fantasy, Cthulhu mythos, and time travel themes. Players act as investigators in the eerie city of Arkham, jumping between the 1890s, 1920s, and 1950s. Your task is to unravel the mystery of disappearing scientists across these eras. This pack offers a standalone experience requiring cooperative play, strategic thinking, and a solid grasp of the game's rules.
Expectations for Players
Gameplay Complexity
Prepare for a challenging experience; seasoned players of Arkham Horror will find this scenario complex. New players should expect to dedicate time to understanding the mechanics and rules moderately demanding to learn. Planning and strategic thinking are essential, with luck playing a minor role, ensuring your choices significantly impact the game's outcome.
Session Duration
Sessions are expected to last between 60 to 120 minutes. This duration allows for a full narrative to unfold without overstaying its welcome, creating a satisfying and complete gaming experience within one sitting.
Age Appropriateness
With a recommended age of 14 years and up, the scenario contains sophisticated themes and complex mechanics that are suitable for players who can handle a more mature gaming experience.
Theme and Mechanics
The time travel element introduces unique mechanics as players will need to adapt their strategies to the changing time periods, which affect the game's conditions and available actions. The horror and fantasy elements are enhanced by the atmospheric setting and the looming presence of the Cthulhu mythos.
Cooperative and Epic Multiplayer Mode
it can be played solo, "Machinations Through Time" shines when played cooperatively. It is built to accommodate an epic multiplayer experience, where players can team up with others, each contributing to solving the overarching mystery. It creates a sense of camaraderie and shared tension as players collaborate to fight against the eldritch forces.
Closing Remarks
In "Machinations Through Time," you are not just players—heirs of fate with a formidable task lie before you. The city of Arkham, shifting through the ages, will test your resolve. As an investigator, you must use your wits, resources, and courage to peel back the layers of a time-spanning enigma. Expect a game that rewards thorough planning and deep engagement with its complex mechanics. Whether you face these challenges alone or with fellow investigators, the machinations of time wait for no one. Prepare to step into the past, act in the present, and secure the future in this immersive scenario pack.
Game's Categories
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Korea Boardgames Co., Ltd.
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Galakta
- Korea Boardgames
