Arkham Horror: The Board Game Buying Guide

The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast collection of games, so much so that we've divided them into two guides. This buying guide focuses on the various board games, while our Arkham Horror: The Card Game Buying Guide covers the deck-building card games within the franchise.

Arkham Horror is a long-running series of cooperative horror board games. Players collaborate to complete missions, with multiple pathways emerging based on chosen roles, expansions, and campaigns. These games also offer excellent solo gameplay experiences.

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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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Want to jump straight to the games and expansions? Scroll up! For a deeper dive into the connections between the games and the Arkham Horror universe, continue reading below.

Arkham Horror: The Board Game

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 overcome various terrors. Choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous creatures. Multiple campaigns and a significant element of chance ensure high replayability. However, be prepared for a challenging game with a lengthy setup and playtime.

Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions

Three expansions enhance the base game:

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 location to explore: French Hill.

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 new investigators.

Other Arkham Horror Board Games

These standalone games offer separate Arkham adventures, using familiar characters but not directly connected to the main Arkham Horror game:

Elder Sign

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 one to eight players, offering the most accessible gameplay in the Arkham Files franchise. It features six physical expansions.

Elder Sign Expansions

Elder Sign has six expansions:

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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Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)

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 board game. The second edition is a standalone game within the Arkham universe, playable with one to five players using an app for narrative guidance and game mechanics.

Mansions of Madness Expansions

Two expansions are available:

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

Unfathomable

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

A social deduction game set on a ship escaping sea monsters. Includes a hidden traitor mechanic.

Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion

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Eldritch Horror

Eldritch Horror

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

A globe-trotting cooperative game with simpler rules and quicker setup than Arkham Horror.

Eldritch Horror Expansions

Eight expansions are available:

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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Other Ways to Play

Explore the Arkham Horror universe through:

Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game

The franchise's tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG):

Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game - Hungering Abyss Starter Set

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MSRP: $34.99 USD Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1-3 hours Ages: 14+

Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying - Game Core Rulebook

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MSRP: $49.99 USD Players: 2-6 Playtime: 1-3 hours Ages: 14+

Video Game Versions

Digital versions are available:

Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (Steam, Switch)

A single-player digital adaptation.

Elder Sign: Omens (Steam, Mobile)

A digital version of Elder Sign.

The Bottom Line

Arkham Horror offers diverse gameplay experiences within the Lovecraftian mythos, suitable for solo or group play. However, these games present a steeper learning curve and incorporate significant elements of chance.