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title: "Fantasy Flight Games Elder Sign Board Game Horror Game Strategy Game Mystery Game Cooperative Dice Game for Adults and Teens Ages 14+ 1-8 Players Average Playtime 1-2 Hours Made"
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# 1-2 hour quick gameplay Cooperative dice mechanics Supports 1-8 players Fantasy Flight Games Elder Sign Board Game Horror Game Strategy Game Mystery Game Cooperative Dice Game for Adults and Teens Ages 14+ 1-8 Players Average Playtime 1-2 Hours Made

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**Price:** € 98.76
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## Summary

> 🎲 Seal the fate of the cosmos before the dice run out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fantasy Flight Games Elder Sign Board Game Horror Game Strategy Game Mystery Game Cooperative Dice Game for Adults and Teens Ages 14+ 1-8 Players Average Playtime 1-2 Hours Made by asmodee
- **How much does it cost?** € 98.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Accessible Yet Deep:** Easy to learn, rewarding to master—perfect for both newcomers and seasoned gamers craving cosmic horror.
- • **Immersive Thematic Design:** Explore a haunted museum filled with rich artwork, mysterious artifacts, and chilling monsters.
- • **Cooperative Gameplay for All:** Team up with up to 7 friends or brave it solo to stop ancient evils from breaking through.
- • **Replayability with Expansions:** Expand your experience with additional ancient ones, locations, and mechanics for endless game nights.
- • **Fast-Paced Lovecraftian Strategy:** Dive into eerie suspense with quick, strategic dice rolls that keep every moment thrilling.

## Overview

Elder Sign is a cooperative dice-driven board game set in the Lovecraftian universe, designed for 1-8 players aged 14+. With a playtime of 1-2 hours, it blends fast setup, strategic depth, and immersive horror themes. Players work together as investigators to prevent ancient evils from entering our world, using innovative dice mechanics crafted by renowned designers Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson. Perfect for game nights, it offers high replay value and expansions to deepen the cosmic horror experience.

## Description

Elder SignGilman felt that the twilight abysses around him were those of the fourth dimension. Those organic entities whose motions seemed least flagrantly irrelevant and unmotivated were probably projections of life-forms from our own planet, including human beings. What the others were in their own dimensional sphere or spheres he dared not try to think. H.P. Lovecraft, The Dreams in the Witch House Elder Sign lets players control investigators who must successfully endure adventures within the museum in order to gather clues, items, and the eldritch knowledge they need to seal the rifts between dimensions and prevent the Ancient Ones arrival. A clever and thematic dice mechanic pits their exploration against monsters and the sheer difficulty of staying sane and healthy while investigating the most dangerous exhibits and most terrifying instances of insanity. Elder Sign recreates the Lovecraftian thrills of eerie suspense and mind-numbing horrors in a cooperative game players can finish in one to two hours. Rules, card text, and innovative dice mechanics expertly designed by Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson, the designers of Arkham Horror, all blend in a game thats quick to learn, quick to play, strategic enough to reward frequent replay, and eccentric enough to immerse players in the museums supernatural intrigue.

Review: Although I've always been a big gaming fan I only recently started getting into the hobby seriously, after taking some time to read several reviews I decided to make Elder Sign one of the first additions to my collection - and I'm so glad I did. Initially I was interested in Arkham Horror because I really love the theme of the game but its so huge and detailed I wanted something a bit lighter that still had the feel and atmosphere that Arkham brings, which is where Elder Sign steps in. This is set in the same Lovecraft universe as Arkham but takes that rich theme and condenses it into a 60 to 90 minute gaming experience instead of the colossal 240+ minute marathon that Arkham delivers. So obviously this makes Elder Sign a much less intimidating game for somebody who is just getting started in gaming but wants a taste of that dark horror/sci-fi vibe, also at a much lower cost. Just in case you don't already know in Elder Sign you and the other players work together as a group of 1920's pulp investigators making your way around an old museum and completing adventures in the many different areas of the building in a collective effort to stop one of the ancient evil gods from entering our world and basically destroying everything. Overall for me this game ticks so many boxes, firstly it sets up quickly and the various cards and components are all beautifully made with great artwork. Secondly its easy to learn and teach which makes it perfect to pick up and play in a fairly short space of time. Thirdly it plays at a good speed and doesn't ever feel boring, thanks to the fast paced dice rolling nature of the game it gets really exciting at times. And finally the whole thing is dripping with that great Lovecraftian theme, everything from the monsters and investigators right down to the items you collect - it's very satisfying going into a creepy old museum armed with The Necronomicon and a tommy gun. So if you're interested in Arkham or Eldritch Horror but like me you want something more accessible then have a look at Elder Sign. Also even if you have no interest in these other games but want a fun cooperative game that plays quickly and has a solid theme then definitely pick this up.
Review: If you’re a fan of the cosmic horror genre looking for a fun, quick-to-set-up, moderate-length game with excellent replayability & extra options in the form of two decent, mechanics enriching expansions then this should hit the spot, center target. The game play is what I like to describe as “complex farkle” - for those familiar with that classic dice rolling game - in the sense that your main action to complete quests or challenges, defeat enemies, etc. involves rolling specialized dice in an attempt to acquire the right symbols (etched on the dice faces) in the right combinations & amounts, with game mechanics that allow you to store or “bank” certain rolls & re-roll misses. This all happens against the back drop of earthly locations with attached quests goals - represented by cards arrayed in a grid- and where monsters may spawn to increase the challenge at that locale. Additionally, cosmic locations - so called “other worlds” - are also flory introduced & present their own challenges & rewards. All of this is, of course, leading up to either the summoning of an elder god or the heroes prevention of the summoning ritual … or their deaths. The base game has a satisfying roster of ancient ones to choose among, and additional options for increasing the difficulty of challenging them in replay. The two expansions (which I also purchased) add to this roster, as well as introducing new mechanics, new locations, monsters, etc. This is a game that’s perfect for one of those game nights where you want a decent challenge, but also want to maybe have some “hang time” & maybe casually play things out while eating, laughing, & talking. In other words, it’s not going to be the kind of all nighter or beat-over-three-days type of session, but a good tone will be had & you’ll be able to enjoy another game if you’d like or plan other activities without feeling like you missed out on any one kind of thing that evening, if you get my drift. Highly recommended :-)

## Features

- Designed by Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson
- Set in a world of Lovecraftian horror
- Cooperative game for 1-8 players

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 1616611359 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #98,059 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3,558 in Board Games |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,059) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop strategic thinking, cooperative play, and problem-solving skills |
| Item model number | SL05 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 18 months - 3 years |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 8 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 5.08 x 25.4 cm; 600 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***D on 3 September 2016*

Although I've always been a big gaming fan I only recently started getting into the hobby seriously, after taking some time to read several reviews I decided to make Elder Sign one of the first additions to my collection - and I'm so glad I did. Initially I was interested in Arkham Horror because I really love the theme of the game but its so huge and detailed I wanted something a bit lighter that still had the feel and atmosphere that Arkham brings, which is where Elder Sign steps in. This is set in the same Lovecraft universe as Arkham but takes that rich theme and condenses it into a 60 to 90 minute gaming experience instead of the colossal 240+ minute marathon that Arkham delivers. So obviously this makes Elder Sign a much less intimidating game for somebody who is just getting started in gaming but wants a taste of that dark horror/sci-fi vibe, also at a much lower cost. Just in case you don't already know in Elder Sign you and the other players work together as a group of 1920's pulp investigators making your way around an old museum and completing adventures in the many different areas of the building in a collective effort to stop one of the ancient evil gods from entering our world and basically destroying everything. Overall for me this game ticks so many boxes, firstly it sets up quickly and the various cards and components are all beautifully made with great artwork. Secondly its easy to learn and teach which makes it perfect to pick up and play in a fairly short space of time. Thirdly it plays at a good speed and doesn't ever feel boring, thanks to the fast paced dice rolling nature of the game it gets really exciting at times. And finally the whole thing is dripping with that great Lovecraftian theme, everything from the monsters and investigators right down to the items you collect - it's very satisfying going into a creepy old museum armed with The Necronomicon and a tommy gun. So if you're interested in Arkham or Eldritch Horror but like me you want something more accessible then have a look at Elder Sign. Also even if you have no interest in these other games but want a fun cooperative game that plays quickly and has a solid theme then definitely pick this up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***N on 28 January 2024*

If you’re a fan of the cosmic horror genre looking for a fun, quick-to-set-up, moderate-length game with excellent replayability & extra options in the form of two decent, mechanics enriching expansions then this should hit the spot, center target. The game play is what I like to describe as “complex farkle” - for those familiar with that classic dice rolling game - in the sense that your main action to complete quests or challenges, defeat enemies, etc. involves rolling specialized dice in an attempt to acquire the right symbols (etched on the dice faces) in the right combinations & amounts, with game mechanics that allow you to store or “bank” certain rolls & re-roll misses. This all happens against the back drop of earthly locations with attached quests goals - represented by cards arrayed in a grid- and where monsters may spawn to increase the challenge at that locale. Additionally, cosmic locations - so called “other worlds” - are also flory introduced & present their own challenges & rewards. All of this is, of course, leading up to either the summoning of an elder god or the heroes prevention of the summoning ritual … or their deaths. The base game has a satisfying roster of ancient ones to choose among, and additional options for increasing the difficulty of challenging them in replay. The two expansions (which I also purchased) add to this roster, as well as introducing new mechanics, new locations, monsters, etc. This is a game that’s perfect for one of those game nights where you want a decent challenge, but also want to maybe have some “hang time” & maybe casually play things out while eating, laughing, & talking. In other words, it’s not going to be the kind of all nighter or beat-over-three-days type of session, but a good tone will be had & you’ll be able to enjoy another game if you’d like or plan other activities without feeling like you missed out on any one kind of thing that evening, if you get my drift. Highly recommended :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***L on 9 April 2024*

If you are a Lovecraft freak and love to get all Eldritch with your chosen clan of fellow freaks, then you already know that this has a place on your game shelf!! Arkham Horror-Eldritch Horror- Mansions of Madness-and Elder Sign, there’s really not much more I need to say, love Lovecraft and board games,!?, get yourself a copy and start following the Elder Signs, you won’t stay sane so you will not regret it…

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