The Night Cage: Shrieking Hollow is an expansion for the cooperative, horror-themed tile-placement game The Night Cage, published by Smirk & Dagger Games. This expansion introduces new challenges and mechanics, enhancing the eerie experience of the base game.
Key Features:
- Number of Players: 1-5
- Recommended Age: 14 and up
- Playtime: Approximately 50 minutes
- Language: English
Gameplay Enhancements:
In Shrieking Hollow, players continue to navigate the dark labyrinth, now facing additional threats and exploring new areas. The expansion adds a side board representing the Hollow, where a formidable new entity, The Other, resides. This monster can envelop half the board in darkness, posing significant challenges to the players' escape efforts.
New Mechanics:
- Pits: These connect the main labyrinth to the Hollow, allowing players to venture into this new area.
- The Other: A powerful adversary that emerges from the Hollow, attacking prisoners and destroying parts of the maze.
- Event Tiles and Cards: Introduce strategic choices with potential benefits and costs, encouraging deeper cooperative discussions among players.
Box Contents:
- 1 Hollow Board
- 3-Piece The Other Figure
- 6 Shriek Tokens
- 13 New Passage Tiles
- 8 Key Tokens
- 8 Advanced Monster Tokens
- 3 Event Tiles
- 13 Event Cards
- 7 Night Terror Cards
- Discard Board
- Reference Cards
Why Choose The Night Cage: Shrieking Hollow?
This expansion deepens the immersive horror experience of the base game by introducing new elements that require strategic planning and heightened cooperation. The addition of The Other and the Hollow board increases the game's complexity and replayability, making it a must-have for fans seeking to expand their The Night Cage adventures.