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Expansion for Arkham Horror
Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition)
2011
Rules assistance for Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–8 players
- 120–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
Rules assistant for Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition)
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Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) is an expansion for Arkham Horror released in 2011 for 1–8 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tim Uren and Robert Vaughn and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Explore ancient mysteries with The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh (Revised Edition)! This updated and revised version of the 2006 Arkham Horror expansion adds a terrible threat to your game in the form of the Dark Pharaoh and his mysterious artifacts. With new Exhibit Item and Exhibit Encounter cards, players can uncover the artifacts that have gone missing from the museum's current "Legacy of the Pharaohs" exhibit. But beware! The Dark Pharaoh will not let his treasures go so easily. The Avatar of Nyarlathotep himself joins the fray with the Dark Pharaoh Herald sheet, spreading his curse throughout the game. Finally, The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh (Revised Edition) also adds Patrolled Neighborhoods, Benefits and Detriments, and Ancient Whispers, all creating additional layers to your games of Arkham Horror.
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Hobby World
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
Questions and answers
Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) supports 1–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) are: Tim Uren and Robert Vaughn. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Arkham Horror: The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition) as an expansion for Arkham Horror. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Arkham Horror to use it. Check that your edition of Arkham Horror is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.