{"product_id":"call-of-cthulhu-horror-on-the-orient-express-the-board-game-golden-pass-pledge","title":"Call of Cthulhu: Horror on the Orient Express The Board Game - Golden Pass Pledge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCall of Cthulhu: Horror on the Orient Express The Board Game - Golden Pass Gamefound Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigators Unveiled Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsumed by the Void Campaign Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Monstrosities Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste of Luxury Upgrade Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortune Tokens Upgrade Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll exclusive content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll unlocked content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cooperative crisis management board game for 1–4 players, designed by Adam Kwapiński and Michał Gołąb Gołębiowski. The game is set aboard the iconic Orient Express in the 1920s. Players take on the roles of investigators trying to survive a doomed journey through the Dreamlands while managing multiple escalating threats, including monster attacks, a blood-thirsty vampire, and hidden cultists among the passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo win, players must balance limited resources, protect the train and its passengers, uncover clues, and identify cultists before they complete a dark ritual—all while ensuring the train reaches its final destination. Each playable character offers unique abilities and can develop skills, collect items, interact with passengers, and influence the outcome of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eCooperative crisis management gameplay: Manage escalating threats and protect the train in a tense co-op experience.\u003cbr\u003eAsymmetric characters \u0026amp; replayability: Unique abilities, skill progression, and variable setup options.\u003cbr\u003ePremium 3D components: The box contains 3D components inside, including a fully playable seven-car train, monster minis, individual character minis, coffins, custom dice and more.\u003cbr\u003eInvestigation \u0026amp; hidden enemies: Uncover clues, identify cultists, and stop a dark ritual in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game – Investigators Unveiled Expansion \u003c\/strong\u003eexpands character flexibility and gameplay variability by allowing every character from the base game to be used either as a playable Investigator or a Suspect. This dynamic role-switching mechanic not only enriches the narrative but also significantly enhances replayability, allowing each game to present a fresh and unpredictable scenario. The box also includes a mini-expansion with the Cat of Ulthar and the Cat of Saturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft a distinctive ensemble of characters aboard the Orient Express!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eFull character role flexibility: Any character can be played as an Investigator or appear as a Suspect (possible Cultist).\u003cbr\u003eIncreased replayability through setup variation: Different character combinations create a new experience every session.\u003cbr\u003eNew Investigator skills: 91 unique skills tailored to characters’ professions.\u003cbr\u003eAdded strategic depth: Role-switching mechanics introduce new layers of decision-making and uncertainty.\u003cbr\u003eMini-expansion included: Add either the friendly Cat of Ulthar or the trouble-making Cat of Saturn to your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crowdfunding edition includes the following exclusives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Luxuries Merchant: A completely exclusive playable character featuring his own miniature and unique tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vampiress Alternate Content: An exclusive Vampiress miniature, alternate Vampiress board, and specialized attack tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromo Demon Train Miniature: A highly detailed promotional miniature train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic Active Player Ticket: An upgraded acrylic first-player token featuring custom gold print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat Miniatures: The crowdfunding print includes miniature figures for the Cat of Ulthar and Cats of Saturn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game – Consumed by the Void Campaign Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e is a five-part, scenario-based campaign that expands the core game with a connected narrative and evolving gameplay. Players face new enemies, meet unexpected allies, and uncover a mystery tied to forces beyond the known world while trying to prevent the downfall of the Orient Express. The expansion adds a large number of new components and miniatures, along with scenario-specific rules built on the core system. Players do not need to learn a new game—only adapt existing mechanics with scenario-driven changes. Each scenario introduces new challenges and builds on the previous one, creating a cohesive campaign where player decisions shape the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e5-part narrative campaign: Connected scenarios forming a full story-driven experience.\u003cbr\u003eEvolving gameplay structure: Each scenario introduces new rules, components, and challenges.\u003cbr\u003eLarge content expansion: Significant number of new components and miniatures included.\u003cbr\u003eMeaningful player decisions: Choices influence outcomes and shape the campaign progression.\u003cbr\u003eNew enemies and allies: Face powerful adversaries and interact with unique supporting characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game – New Monstrosities Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces three new monster types that expand and diversify in-game threats. During setup, players can choose between monsters from the core box or their expansion counterparts, allowing for flexible configuration and varied gameplay. Each monster brings unique behaviors and challenges, increasing tension and requiring players to adapt their strategies as they face new dangers aboard the train. The mix-and-match system ensures higher replayability and a fresh gameplay experience in every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e3 new monster types: Red Anthramors, Blue Veakhiras, and Green Dronzurs, each with unique behaviors.\u003cbr\u003eModular monster selection: Swap or mix monsters from the core game and expansion during setup.\u003cbr\u003eIncreased replayability: Different monster combinations create varied challenges every session.\u003cbr\u003eNew gameplay challenges: Unique enemy mechanics require players to adapt strategies on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game – Taste of Luxury Upgrade Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a component upgrade set designed to enhance the visual quality and usability of the base game. This expansion adds new components and replaces selected ones with premium versions, improving table presence and gameplay clarity without introducing new rules or mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes detailed minis and upgraded tokens that make managing game elements more intuitive while delivering a more immersive, high-end gameplay experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003ePremium component upgrade: Enhances visual quality and overall table presence.\u003cbr\u003eImproved gameplay clarity: Upgraded components make tracking and managing elements easier.\u003cbr\u003ePortal \u0026amp; Feature clue miniatures: Detailed minis increase immersion and usability.\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic Essence tokens: Durable, high-quality tokens for a refined gameplay experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorror on the Orient Express: The Board Game – Fortune Tokens Upgrade Box\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the base game experience by replacing standard cardboard tokens with premium acrylic components. This deluxe upgrade improves both visual quality and tactile feel while maintaining full compatibility with the original game. 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