Arkham Horror: The Board Game Buying Guide

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The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast collection of games, so much so that we've divided our buying guide into two parts. This guide focuses on the various board games; for the deck-building card games, please see our Arkham Horror: The Card Game Buying Guide.

Arkham Horror is a long-running franchise of cooperative horror board games. Players collaborate, communicating strategies to overcome terrifying challenges. Gameplay offers diverse paths depending on chosen roles, expansions, and campaigns, making them excellent choices for solo play as well as group sessions.

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Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)
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Arkham Horror: Under Dark Waves Expansion
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Arkham Horror: Secrets of The Order Expansion
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Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
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Elder Sign
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Elder Sign: The Gates of Arkham Expansion
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Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh Expansion
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Elder Sign: Unseen Forces Expansion
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Elder Sign: Grave Consequences
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Elder Sign: Omens of Ice
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Elder Sign: Omens of the Deep
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Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
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Mansions of Madness: Path of The Serpent Expansion
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Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
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Unfathomable
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Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
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Eldritch Horror
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Eldritch Horror: Mountains of Madness Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Under the Pyramids Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Forsaken Lore Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Strange Remnants Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa Expansion
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Eldritch Horror: Cities in Ruin Expansion
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Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Hungering Abyss Starter Set
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Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying - Game Core Rulebook
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To quickly browse the games and expansions, scroll through the catalog above. For a detailed overview of the games and their connections within the Arkham Horror universe, continue reading below.

Arkham Horror: The Board Game

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Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)
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MSRP: $65.95 USD
Players: 1-6
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

Arkham Horror is a cooperative board game where players work together to combat various terrors. Choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous foes. Multiple campaigns offer high replayability due to the significant luck element and unpredictable events. Be warned: this game presents a considerable challenge, requiring time for setup, teaching, and gameplay.

Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions

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Three expansions enhance the base game with added depth.

Arkham Horror: Under the Dark Waves Expansion
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MSRP: $59.99 USD
Players: 1-6
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

This large expansion introduces underwater horrors, eight new investigators, and four new scenarios.

Arkham Horror: Secrets of the Order Expansion
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MSRP: $44.99 USD
Players: 1-6
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

This medium-sized expansion adds three new scenarios, three investigators, and a new neighborhood to explore.

Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
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MSRP: $32.99 USD
Players: 1-4
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

This smaller expansion includes two new scenarios and four investigators.

Other Arkham Horror Board Games

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Several standalone board games offer separate Arkham adventures, unconnected to the main Arkham Horror game. Each provides a unique experience within the Arkham universe, featuring familiar characters.

Elder Sign

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Elder Sign
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MSRP: $39.99 USD
Players: 1-8
Playtime: 1-2 hours
Ages: 14+

A dice-rolling game playable by 1-8 players, Elder Sign is the most accessible game in the Arkham Files franchise. It's a standalone game with six expansions.

Elder Sign Expansions

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Elder Sign: The Gates of Arkham Expansion
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Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh Expansion
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Elder Sign: Unseen Forces Expansion
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Elder Sign: Omens of the Deep
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Elder Sign: Grave Consequences
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Elder Sign: Omens of Ice
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Elder Sign has six expansions; the last was released in 2018. Future expansions are currently unannounced.

Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)

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Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
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MSRP: $109.95 USD
Players: 1-5
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

An app-driven dungeon crawler, Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition) is a standalone game sharing the same universe as Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign. The app guides setup, gameplay, narrative, and results.

Mansions of Madness Expansions

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Two app-driven expansions offer cooperative gameplay.

Mansions of Madness: Path of The Serpent Expansion
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MSRP: $69.99 USD
Players: 1-5
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
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MSRP: $39.19 USD
Players: 1-5
Playtime: 2-3 hours
Ages: 14+

Unfathomable

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Unfathomable
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MSRP: $64.99 USD
Players: 3-6
Playtime: 2-4 hours
Ages: 14+

A social deduction game for 3-6 players, Unfathomable involves escaping monstrous sea creatures on a boat. One player is secretly a traitor, adding a layer of deception to the gameplay.

Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
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Eldritch Horror

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Eldritch Horror
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MSRP: $59.95 USD
Players: 1-4
Playtime: 1-3 hours
Ages: 14+

Eldritch Horror offers a global adventure, contrasting with the localized setting of Arkham Horror. It features quicker setup and simpler rules than Arkham Horror, making it more accessible.

Eldritch Horror Expansions