Arkham Horror
A board game by Richard Launius, Kevin Wilson
A large amount of text on components is needed during play.
1 - 8 Players 120 - 240 minutes High
Hand Management, Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Role Playing, Finale Ending, Solo / Solitaire Game, Lose a Turn, Point to Point Movement, Events, Stat Check Resolution
Fighting, Adventure, Horror, Novel-based
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Description
In the sleepy town of Arkham, a dark presence lurks, threatening to unleash unholy terror upon the world. It's up to a team of brave investigators to stop the impending doom, navigating the streets, fighting off monsters, and closing gates to other dimensions. With 16 unique investigators to choose from, each with their own strengths and abilities, players must work together to prevent the Ancient One from breaking into our world. As the game unfolds, players will upgrade their characters, acquiring new skills, allies, and equipment to aid in their quest. With a playtime of 120 to 240 minutes, Arkham Horror is a thrilling cooperative adventure that challenges 1 to 8 players to save the world from the clutches of madness and destruction. Will you answer the call to adventure and join the fight against the forces of darkness, or will the town of Arkham succumb to the horrors that lurk beyond the veil of reality?
Expansions
Arkham Horror
Dunwich Horror Expansion
1 - 8 / 1 - 6 Players
240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
Innsmouth Horror Expansion
1 - 8 / 2 - 6 Players
180 minutes
High
Arkham Horror
Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion
1 - 8 / 1 - 6 Players
240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
Kingsport Horror Expansion
2 - 8 / 2 - 6 Players
120 - 240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
The Black Goat of the Woods Expansion
1 - 8 / 2 - 6 Players
120 - 240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
The King in Yellow Expansion
1 - 8 / 1 - 6 Players
120 - 240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
Dance of the Damned (Mythos)
1 - 8 Players
0 minutes
High
Arkham Horror
Miskatonic Horror Expansion
1 - 8 / 1 - 6 Players
240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
Oliver Grayson (Ally)
1 - 8 Players
240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh Expansion (Revised Edition)
1 - 8 / 1 - 5 Players
120 - 240 minutes
Medium
Arkham Horror
The Lurker at the Threshold Expansion
1 - 8 / 2 - 5 Players
240 minutes
Medium
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