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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 work together, requiring communication and strategy to overcome terrifying challenges. Gameplay varies widely depending on chosen investigators, expansions, and campaigns, offering significant replayability. These games also excel as engaging solo experiences.
Featured in this article:
Arkham Horror: Under the Dark Waves Expansion
Arkham Horror: Secrets of the Order Expansion
Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
Elder Sign: The Gates of Arkham Expansion
Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh Expansion
Elder Sign: Unseen Forces Expansion
Elder Sign: Grave Consequences
Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
Mansions of Madness: Path of the Serpent Expansion
Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Mountains of Madness Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Under the Pyramids Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep Expansion
Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Forsaken Lore Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Strange Remnants Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Cities in Ruin Expansion
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Hungering Abyss Starter Set
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Core Rulebook
For a quick jump to specific games and expansions, scroll above. For a deeper dive into the Arkham Horror universe and the connections between games, continue reading.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game
Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)
MSRP: $65.95 USD Players: 1-6 Playtime: 2-3 hours Ages: 14+
Arkham Horror is a cooperative board game where players team up to combat various horrors. Choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous creatures. Multiple campaigns and a significant element of chance ensure high replayability. Be warned: this game presents a significant challenge, with setup and gameplay lasting several hours. While challenging, the sense of accomplishment upon victory is immense. The game also supports solo play.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions
Three expansions enhance the base game:
Arkham Horror: Under the Dark Waves Expansion
Arkham Horror: Under the Dark Waves Expansion
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
Arkham Horror: Secrets of the Order Expansion
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 location to explore.
Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
MSRP: $32.99 USD Players: 1-4 Playtime: 2-3 hours Ages: 14+
A smaller expansion offering two new scenarios and four investigators.
Other Arkham Horror Board Games
These standalone games offer unique Arkham experiences, unconnected to the core Arkham Horror game:
Elder Sign
Elder Sign
MSRP: $39.99 USD Players: 1-8 Playtime: 1-2 hours Ages: 14+
A dice-rolling game, highly accessible and playable by 1-8 players. It's a standalone game with six expansions.
Elder Sign Expansions
Elder Sign: The Gates of Arkham Expansion
Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh Expansion
Elder Sign: Unseen Forces Expansion
Elder Sign: Grave Consequences
Elder Sign has six expansions; Grave Consequences is standalone.
Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
MSRP: $109.95 USD Players: 1-5 Playtime: 2-3 hours Ages: 14+
An app-driven dungeon crawler, playable solo or with up to five players. The app handles narrative, dice rolls, and game direction.
Mansions of Madness Expansions
Mansions of Madness: Path of the Serpent Expansion
Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
Unfathomable
Unfathomable
MSRP: $64.99 USD Players: 3-6 Playtime: 2-4 hours Ages: 14+
A social deduction game set on a ship beset by monsters. Best played with 5 or 6 players.
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Eldritch Horror
Eldritch Horror
MSRP: $59.95 USD Players: 1-4 Playtime: 1-3 hours Ages: 14+
A globe-trotting cooperative game with simpler rules and faster setup than Arkham Horror.
Eldritch Horror Expansions
Eldritch Horror: Mountains of Madness Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Under the Pyramids Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep Expansion
Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Forsaken Lore Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Strange Remnants Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Signs of Carcosa Expansion
Eldritch Horror: Cities in Ruin Expansion
Eldritch Horror has eight expansions.
Other Ways to Play
Explore the Arkham Horror universe through:
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Hungering Abyss Starter Set
MSRP: $34.99 USD Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1-3 hours Ages: 14+
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Core Rulebook
MSRP: $49.99 USD Players: 2-6 Playtime: 1-3 hours Ages: 14+
Video Game Versions
Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (Steam, Switch)
Elder Sign: Omens (Steam, Mobile)
The Bottom Line
Arkham Horror offers diverse and challenging gameplay experiences, both solo and with friends. While the high degree of chance enhances replayability, it can also lead to frustration. Setup and learning times can be significant, but the immersive Lovecraftian worlds make the effort worthwhile.
