The Clone Wars Edition is designed to be accessible to newcomers as it does not require the original game to play. It also offers current players of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game the option to integrate with the existing game, adding new cards and strategies.

Players can align with either the Galactic Republic or the Separatist Confederacy, starting with specific decks that include characters and units relevant to their factions. The game’s objective is to outstrategize the opponent using a mix of tactics and card interactions.

The game introduces 90 new cards divided equally among Republic, Separatist, and neutral factions. The card mechanics are designed to reflect the strategies and alliances of the Clone Wars era. Republic decks focus on synergy between Jedi and clone troopers, while Separatist decks utilize an “exile” mechanic that allows for strategic card removal and retrieval, affecting gameplay and decision-making.

Neutral cards feature a range of characters and entities, providing versatile strategies and interactions within the game.

This edition maintains the capability to be mixed with cards from the original game, allowing players to customize their decks further and explore different combinations and strategies.

The Clone Wars Edition of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game is scheduled for release in August, with pre-orders available through various channels, including online retailers and local game stores.

Following the defeat of the dragon Smaug, the city of Dale has emerged as a thriving trade center. A new threat necessitates a collaboration between Dale’s merchants and the heroes of Wilderland. The Ered Mithrin Hero Expansion provides an opportunity for players to engage with this narrative.

The expansion introduces 8 new heroes and includes player cards and customization options that were previously available in The Wilds of Rhovanion and the Ered Mithrin cycle. Players can assume the roles of characters such as Bilbo Baggins, Radagast, and Dáin Ironfoot to strategize and combat threats to Middle-earth.

This expansion is designed to supplement player decks for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game scenarios or campaigns. It requires the The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Revised Core Set to play.

Nightcrawler, recognized for his distinct appearance and compassionate nature, brings a unique set of skills to the game, particularly with his teleportation powers which are central to his gameplay. The hero pack includes a pre-built Protection deck that allows players to utilize these abilities immediately after unboxing.

Included in the hero pack are fifteen signature cards that emphasize Nightcrawler’s teleportation skills. The Bamf! upgrade, a notable feature of the pack, enables Nightcrawler to defend against attacks without exhausting, and allows for strategic gameplay maneuvers through his Rapid Teleportation ability, where players can reclaim the Bamf! card from their discard pile for repeated use.

The expansion also introduces a modular encounter set featuring the Crazy Gang, a group that complicates gameplay with their disruptive When Revealed abilities. The Crazy Gang’s side scheme encourages them to re-enter the deck as encounter cards, continuously activating their abilities.

The Nightcrawler Hero Pack is set for release in September and is currently available for pre-order through local retailers or the Fantasy Flight Games webstore.

The expansion introduces a collection of new characters, each equipped with unique abilities that enhance the gameplay. Among them are a rookie cop focused on safeguarding the innocent, a researcher delving into the arcane secrets of the dream world, a bounty hunter chasing elusive targets, a dreamer who bends the threads of time and space, and a violinist drawing mystical strength from her music. These characters come together to navigate the dark corners of the dream realms, unveiling truths as vivid and tangible as any reality.

Each package of The Dream-Eaters Investigator Expansion includes player cards and customization options from the original The Dream-Eaters cycle, enabling players to build or upgrade investigator decks suitable for any scenario or campaign in the core game.

To integrate this expansion into gameplay, players are reminded that it is not a standalone product; ownership of the Arkham Horror: The Card Game Revised Core Set is necessary.

The plot unfolds with the mysterious death of a professor, whose body is found melted, setting the stage for an investigation into arcane horrors. Unlike traditional books, this gamebook engages readers by allowing them to make decisions that affect the story’s progression.

Players can choose to embody one of three characters from the Arkham Horror games: Agnes Baker, Rex Murphy, or Nathaniel Cho. Each character comes with distinct strengths and weaknesses that influence their approach to solving the mystery.

Further expanding the gameplay, Aconyte will release additional Investigators for free download after the publication, enhancing the gamebook’s replay value. The series is designed to be compatible across volumes, enabling players to use any character in any book.

Gameplay features integral to the Arkham Horror games are preserved in the gamebook. Players manage skills such as Willpower, Intellect, and Combat, alongside Health and Sanity. The game also includes mechanics like clues, resources, and doom levels, which players must strategically manage to progress.

Included with the gamebook are blank character sheets, with pre-filled options available online, including mobile-friendly versions. This allows players to track their character’s stats and items digitally.

“The Darkness Over Arkham” is available for pre-order and will be available for sale in the US starting May 7.

Rex Murphy, featured in the Parallel Investigators set, demonstrates an ability to leverage his ill fortune for strategic gain. This iteration allows players to alternate between two gameplay styles: utilizing clues from their location and manipulating the chaos bag with curse tokens. This mechanic offers a versatile method for managing the costs of playing cards, enriching the strategic depth of the game.

The update modifies Murphy’s deckbuilding capabilities, limiting his access to Seeker cards to levels 0-3. To compensate, he gains access to Cursed and Gambit cards up to level 4, along with the option to add up to five level 0 Rogue cards. This broadened range encourages players to experiment with new combinations and strategies, particularly through the inclusion of Fortune and Blessed cards, with the stipulation they are not also Cursed.

“Search for the Truth,” Rex Murphy’s signature event card, has been upgraded in this parallel version. It now offers players a choice between drawing a card for each clue they control or placing all clues on their location to recover a card from their discard pile. This advanced option also introduces the potential to add up to 10 curse tokens to the chaos bag, emphasizing Murphy’s thematic struggle with luck.

The Age of Apocalypse campaign has led players through various scenarios, each building up to this final confrontation. After defeating Dark Beast and seizing a time portal, the heroes attempt to alter a pivotal moment in history, only to find themselves in a race against time against a new form of Apocalypse. This unique challenge showcases the game’s first “three-sided” villain card, reflecting Apocalypse’s versatility and strength across different forms: Biomorph, Cyberpath, and Giant.

This final battle is designed to test players’ strategic abilities, as Apocalypse shifts forms, each with distinct abilities and tactics. Players will need to navigate through his attacks, schemes, and the introduction of the Celestial Tech, alongside the challenges posed by the Clan Akkaba, who are devoted to Apocalypse.

The Age of Apocalypse campaign is positioned as a significant chapter in the Marvel Champions game series, marking the end of a trilogy centered around mutant narratives. With new mechanics and challenges, it invites players to immerse themselves in the struggle for the fate of the world.

The expansion, set to be available on March 29th, is expected to bring players together for one final showdown against Apocalypse, concluding the Age of Apocalypse campaign.

The Jubilee Hero Pack includes the character as a new playable hero, accompanied by fifteen signature cards that showcase her unique abilities. The pack comes with a pre-built Justice deck, enabling players to use Jubilee in their games immediately after purchase. Her gameplay focuses on the strategic use of resources of different types, providing a fresh dynamic for players.

Additionally, the pack contains a modular encounter set featuring Arcade, a character known for his love of death traps. This encounter set introduces new challenges and side schemes, enriching the game’s variety and complexity.

Jubilee’s character in the game is distinguished by her versatile playstyle, emphasizing the combination of various resource types to activate her powers. Her alter-ego form, Jubilation Lee, reflects her history as a mall dweller, with abilities that allow her to search for essential items in her deck. These items, such as her Coat and Sunglasses, enhance her combat capabilities, further diversifying the strategies players can employ.

The inclusion of characters like Wolverine in the hero pack opens up additional gameplay strategies, encouraging teamwork and collaboration to overcome challenges. The Jubilee Hero Pack aims to add a vibrant and strategic option for players, offering a mix of fun and complexity to the game.

“With deeper peril” encapsulates the essence of “From the Abyss”, as it introduces a variety of new monsters emerging from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. These monsters pose additional threats to the passengers and crew of the Atlantica, necessitating new strategies for survival. The expansion also doubles the size of the mythos deck, increasing the variety and frequency of challenges players will face.

A significant feature of “From the Abyss” is the introduction of horrors, a new category of monsters including the Shoggoth, the Drowned Spirit, and the Grasping Tendril. These entities present a greater challenge than previous adversaries, requiring specific strategies for players to overcome them effectively.

The expansion also welcomes eight new playable characters, each bringing unique abilities and potential strategies to the gameplay. Characters such as Antar Al-Fakahany, the detective, and Ida Lawrence, the ship’s cook, offer players new ways to interact with the game’s mechanics and address the challenges presented by the unfolding narrative.

Additionally, “From the Abyss” introduces allies and boon cards. Allies, spawned through player actions, provide various benefits and support throughout the game. Boon cards, a new type of skill card, are designed to always have a positive impact during skill checks, offering players additional strategic options.

Prelude cards, another innovation in the expansion, allow players to modify the game’s starting conditions. These cards can influence the game’s difficulty and the strategies players may adopt, contributing to a varied and customizable gameplay experience.

Since the fall of the dragon Smaug, Dale has flourished into a bustling trade hub. Yet, as shadows lengthen over Middle-earth, its merchants and heroes alike must band together against a formidable new threat. This backdrop sets the stage for the Ered Mithrin expansions, which reintroduce players to the wilds of Rhovanion and beyond.

The release is split into two expansions: the Ered Mithrin Hero Expansion and the Ered Mithrin Campaign Expansion. The Hero Expansion is a treasure trove of player cards from The Wilds of Rhovanion and the Ered Mithrin cycle, featuring heroes, allies, and equipment to bolster your decks. The Campaign Expansion, on the other hand, compiles all the scenario cards from the same cycle, along with new campaign cards not included in the original release.

Longtime players who possess the original Ered Mithrin cycle content will find the new campaign cards the primary draw of the latest expansions. These cards will also be available as print-and-play content on the Fantasy Flight Games website, ensuring all fans can enjoy the new narratives.

The Ered Mithrin Hero Expansion introduces a diverse array of characters and strategies. For instance, players can utilize Brand son of Bain and Bard to empower Dale characters with potent attachments. Radagast the Brown makes an appearance as well, inviting players to build decks around Creature allies. And for those who favor cunning over brute force, Bilbo Baggins offers a tactical advantage with his ability to deal damage while questing.

The Ered Mithrin Campaign Expansion invites players on an epic journey across Rhovanion. From escorting refugees to battling a terrifying dragon, the campaign weaves the scenarios of The Wilds of Rhovanion and the Ered Mithrin cycle into a grand narrative. New boon allies, special Accolades, and the cunning Urdug add depth to the adventure, while treasure cards offer powerful artifacts to aid in the quest.