How to Use the Vagrantsong Fool's Gold Scenario Expansion
By Wyrd Games Official Store | Tabletop Games & Miniatures | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to integrate the Fool's Gold side scenario into your Vagrantsong campaign, with step-by-step setup, gameplay tips, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Quick Answer
To use the Vagrantsong Fool's Gold scenario expansion, shuffle its Junk card into your Junk deck during campaign setup, then play the encounter when that card is drawn.
What the Fool's Gold Expansion Adds
Fool's Gold introduces the Walton Brothers, a pair of Haints with sticky fingers and bad intentions. This side scenario is self-contained and adds new Rituals and Vagrant-exclusive Skills to your campaign.
Because it is a side scenario, it does not replace the main story. It gives your group an optional encounter that can change the flow of a session without derailing the campaign arc.
Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Fool's Gold
- 1. Add the Junk Card to Your Deck: During campaign setup, shuffle the Fool's Gold Junk card into your Junk deck. Do not reveal it to players yet. Common mistake: Forgetting to shuffle the card in before the first session. Add it before dealing any Junk cards.
- 2. Draw the Junk Card During Play: When a player draws the Fool's Gold Junk card from the Junk deck, read the card aloud. It triggers the side scenario encounter with the Walton Brothers. Checkpoint: Make sure everyone is ready for a side scenario before proceeding. The encounter can take 20–40 minutes.
- 3. Set Up the Walton Brothers Encounter: Follow the instructions on the Junk card to place the Walton Brothers Haints, their associated tokens, and any new Ritual or Skill cards. Use the standard Vagrantsong board setup for the train car indicated. Common mistake: Misplacing the Haint tokens. Place them in the car specified by the card, not the current car.
- 4. Play the Encounter: Resolve the encounter using normal Vagrantsong rules. The Walton Brothers have unique abilities; refer to their Haint cards for specifics. When defeated, players gain the rewards listed on the Junk card. Checkpoint: After the encounter, remove the Junk card from the deck (it is a one-time event). Add any new Rituals or Skills to the appropriate decks.
Product Details
- Vagrantsong: Fool’s Gold (Walton Brothers Scenario): The Walton Brothers have sticky fingers, bad intentions, and their eyes fixed on the Silver Ferryman. Fool’s Gold adds a self-contained Side Scenario to your Vagrantsong campaign, with a pair of Haints who bring new Rituals and Vagrant-exclusive Skills aboard the train. This means you get a fresh encounter with unique rewards that can be played at any point, adding variety without requiring a full expansion purchase.
Vagrantsong: Fool’s Gold (Walton Brothers Scenario)
