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Pathfinder

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Franchise
Pathfinder
Original Release Date
August 1, 2009
Publisher
Paizo Publishing
Designer
Jason Bulmahn
Player Count
4-8 (Recommended)
Age Recommendation
12+

Length per Game
2-4 hours per session, 40-100 hours per campaign

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