The successful cooperative board game Arkham Horror was yesterday, new is Eldritch Horror, which is inspired by the successful game concept of its related board neighbor. The following article presents the new board game Eldritch Horror in detail in a review
The great old man is dead, long live the great old man
The atmosphere once again radiates doom and gloom, the world is on the verge of an abyss and mankind is on the verge of annihilation. So far everything is known: danger recognized, danger averted! But such experienced board players have certainly reckoned without the mighty "Great Old Ones" who unleash legions of monsters and insane cult followers on mankind. No easy task for a handful of brave heroes set out in search of the Secret of Eldritch Horror and have to face numerous adventures and defeat monsters on their way. First things first: Eldritch horror is a cooperative board game and relies on a sophisticated strategic approach by the gaming community. Competitive pressure and going it alone are undesirable here, because a game can only be brought to a successful conclusion together. I like cooperative games because they strengthen the cohesion of the group and regularly generate tactical discussions that make the gaming experience much more interactive.
Up to 8 players explore the world of together Eldritch horror. Main elements are travelling, solving puzzles and collecting clues. What initially sounds little exciting turns out to be extremely entertaining in practice, because every game is different - depending on the central villain in the form of an "Ancient One" who has to be defeated.
In the role of investigator, players collect knowledge through the use of numerous research and knowledge cards. In the course of the game, as a group, they reveal the secret of the mystical creatures and successfully protect humanity from annihilation. But watch out, not every game has a happy ending. The level of difficulty is just as variable as the course of the game, what Eldritch horror makes it a particularly entertaining group game.
Infobox
Number of players: 1 to 8 players
Age: from 14 years
Playing time: 120 to 240 minutes
Difficulty: medium to high
Long-term motivation: high
Publisher: Asmodee ►
Author: Corey Konieczka, Nikki Valens
Year of publication: 2013
Language: German
Cost: 50 Euro
Conclusion
A great group game that combines adventurous game elements and a good background story with an exciting gameplay. When it comes to the beginner-friendliness, some compromises have to be made, because the game is aimed at more experienced board players who do not have a longer preparation time in the way. Due to the varied game games, Eldritch Horror is a great game for many entertaining board game evenings.
Andre Volkman
