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; for the deck-building card games, please see our Arkham Horror: The Card Game Buying Guide.
Arkham Horror is a long-standing franchise of horror board games. Players collaborate, communicating effectively to overcome challenges. Gameplay offers diverse paths based on chosen roles, expansions, and campaigns, making them excellent solo options when group play isn't feasible.
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Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)
Arkham Horror: Under Dark Waves Expansion
Arkham Horror: Secrets of The Order Expansion
Arkham Horror: The Dead of Night Expansion
Elder Sign
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: Omens of Ice
Elder Sign: Omens of the Deep
Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
Mansions of Madness: Path of The Serpent Expansion
Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
Unfathomable
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Eldritch Horror
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 the games and expansions, scroll above. For a deeper dive into the connections between the games and the Arkham Horror universe, 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 against various terrors. Choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous foes. Multiple campaigns offer high replayability due to a significant luck element and the unpredictable nature of chaos and occult events. Be warned: this is a challenging game with a lengthy setup and playtime. Solo play is also an option.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions
Three expansions enhance Arkham Horror: The Board Game.
Arkham Horror: Under the Dark Waves Expansion
Arkham Horror: Under 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+
A medium-sized expansion with three new scenarios, three new investigators, and a new location to explore: French Hill.
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 with two new scenarios and four new investigators.
Other Arkham Horror Board Games
These stand-alone games offer distinct Arkham adventures, featuring familiar characters.
Elder Sign
Elder Sign
**MSRP**: $39.99 USD **Players**: 1-8 **Playtime**: 1-2 hours **Ages**: 14+
A dice-rolling game, accessible to a wide range of players. Six expansions are available.
Elder Sign Expansions
Elder Sign: The Gates of Arkham Expansion
Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh Expansion
Elder Sign: Unseen Forces Expansion
Elder Sign: Omens of the Deep
Elder Sign: Grave Consequences
Elder Sign: Omens of Ice
Six expansions exist for Elder Sign; 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. The app manages setup, narrative, and gameplay.
Mansions of Madness Expansions
Mansions of Madness: Path of The Serpent Expansion
Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
Two app-driven cooperative expansions.
Unfathomable
Unfathomable
**MSRP**: $64.99 USD **Players**: 3-6 **Playtime**: 2-4 hours **Ages**: 14+
A social deduction game set on a ship, with a hidden traitor among the players.
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion
Introduces new prelude cards, monsters, skills, items, and boon cards.
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 quicker 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
Eight expansions are available for Eldritch Horror.
Other Ways to Play
Explore the Arkham universe through online versions of some games and the franchise's tabletop roleplaying game.
The 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+
Start with the starter set and then explore the Core Rulebook.
Video Game Versions
Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (Steam, Switch)
Elder Sign: Omens (Steam, Mobile)
The Bottom Line
Arkham Horror offers diverse Lovecraftian experiences, playable solo or with friends. While challenging and featuring a significant luck component, the high replayability and unique game mechanics make them worthwhile for fans of the genre.
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