Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Blood on the Altar Mythos Pack | Dunwich Secrets | Fantasy Flight Games

Overview

Blood on the Altar is the third Mythos Pack in The Dunwich Legacy cycle for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. The set invites you to probe the Dunwich mysteries, where disappearances in town hint at connections to events you’ve faced in Arkham before. As you expand your investigation, you may sense a wary welcome from the townsfolk and a trail of clues that lead through locations tied to Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror. The experience blends narrative tension with tangible, tactile card play, creating a creeping sense of unease as you explore the town’s secrets.

What’s inside

• Sixty cards total, including a complete playset of new investigator cards
• New permanent talents to customize investigators across campaigns
• Additional assets, events, and skill cards to broaden tactical options
• Higher-level, more efficient versions of core-set cards for deeper strategy
• A continuation of The Dunwich Legacy storytelling with Lovecraftian locations

How it plays

This Mythos Pack is designed for 1-4 players and typically runs 1-2 hours per session. It remains a cooperative living card game where teamwork, deduction, and adaptation are essential as the story unfolds. The new cards enable you to tailor your investigators, upgrade your arsenal, and respond to shifting threats without breaking the mood or pace of the campaign.

Why you might enjoy Blood on the Altar

• Cooperative investigation: coordinate with teammates to uncover Dunwich’s hidden connections
• Expanded customization: permanent talents let you evolve investigators across adventures
• Deckbuilding depth: higher-level versions of core cards offer fresh strategic angles
• Lovecraftian flavor: explore iconic Dunwich locations and encounters that intensify the mystery
• Campaign continuity: fits smoothly into The Dunwich Legacy cycle while expanding your toolkit

Note: This expansion focuses on enhanced play and storytelling within the Arkham Horror universe. It does not promise specific outcomes or medical claims. Suitable for ages 14+, it supports 1-4 players and typical play sessions of about 1-2 hours.