Ghost Stories: Black Secret

Ghost Stories: Black Secret is the second expansion to the acclaimed cooperative board game Ghost Stories, designed by Antoine Bauza and published by Repos Production. This expansion introduces a new competitive element by allowing one player to take on the role of Wu-Feng, the Lord of Nine Hells, opposing the Taoist monks who are defending the cursed village.

Key Features:

• Play as Wu-Feng:A new player role where you command the forces of darkness to thwart the monks' efforts. As Wu-Feng, you have several new powers at your disposal:
• Summoning Demons: Deploy fearsome demons to explore the village catacombs, searching for the three urns containing Wu-Feng's ashes.
• Casting Curses: Inflict debilitating curses on the monks to disrupt their plans and weaken their defenses.
• Expanded Threats:The monks must now contend with the looming danger in the catacombs, as well as the regular ghost attacks and haunting of village tiles.
• New Monk Abilities:To balance the scales, the monks gain access to powerful new tools:
• Blood-Fueled Mantras: Special prayers that empower their abilities.
• Brotherhood Abilities: Unique powers that emphasize cooperation and synergy between the monks.

Gameplay Overview:

In this expansion, the village defense takes on a new dimension as one player actively works against the others by controlling Wu-Feng and his minions. Wu-Feng's objective is to locate his ashes hidden within the catacombs beneath the village and use them to unleash his ultimate power. Meanwhile, the monks must work together to fend off the new threats, exorcise ghosts, and prevent Wu-Feng’s resurrection.

Components:

• Wu-Feng Board: A dedicated board for the Wu-Feng player to manage their actions.
• Demon and Curse Cards: Tools for Wu-Feng to hinder the monks and explore the catacombs.
• New Village Tiles: Additions that expand the tactical possibilities for the monks.
• Monk Abilities and Tokens: New powers and upgrades for the Taoist monks.
• Winning and Losing Conditions:
• Monk Victory: The monks win if they successfully exorcise all incarnations of Wu-Feng.
• Wu-Feng Victory: Wu-Feng wins if his forces manage to retrieve his ashes and overwhelm the monks.

Strategic Depth:

The Black Secret expansion significantly increases the strategic complexity of the game. It introduces asymmetric gameplay with Wu-Feng’s unique abilities and objectives, requiring both sides to adapt their strategies dynamically.

Product Details:

• Players: 2–5
• Recommended Age: 12+
• Playtime: Approximately 60–90 minutes

Ghost Stories: Black Secret adds a thrilling adversarial element to the original cooperative game, offering heightened tension, new mechanics, and a fresh challenge for both returning and new players. It’s perfect for those seeking a more dynamic and competitive experience in the dark, ghost-infested world of Ghost Stories.