Using just those same monsters may get a little repetitive across a full-length campaign, though. I'd say that playing the tutorial campaign ( Rise of All Goblins) with just the core set is enough to figure out whether you like it.
Forgotten Souls solo/co-op expansion rules.Age: 14 and up (10 and up according to BGG).Players: 2-5 (solo possible thhe Road to Legend companion app, with Forgotten Souls expansion, or unofficial variants).Designers: Daniel Clark, Corey Konieczka, Adam Sadler, Kevin Wilson.The Esoteric Order of Gamers content includes rules summary and foamcore plans.
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