The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast collection of games, so much so that we've divided them into two comprehensive guides. This buying guide focuses on the various board games within the franchise. For information on the numerous deck-building card games, please refer to our Arkham Horror: The Card Game Buying Guide.
Arkham Horror is a long-standing franchise of horror board games where players collaborate on missions, requiring significant communication to achieve victory. Each game offers diverse gameplay paths, influenced by character choices, expansions, and campaign selections. These games also excel as solo experiences for those times when a full gaming group isn't available.
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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 skip the descriptions and jump straight to the games and expansions? Browse the catalog above. For a detailed overview of how these items relate to each other and the broader Arkham Horror universe, continue reading.
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 teams work together against various terrors. Players choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous creatures. The game features multiple campaigns and a significant element of chance, making it highly replayable. However, it's a challenging game with a lengthy setup and playtime.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions
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Three expansions enhance the base Arkham Horror game, adding layers of complexity.
### 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+
A medium-sized expansion with three new scenarios, three new investigators, and a new location 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+
A smaller, more affordable expansion with two new scenarios and four new investigators.
Other Arkham Horror Board Games
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Several other board games exist within the Arkham Horror universe, offering standalone adventures.
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, accessible for a wide range of players, 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.
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 board game with two expansions.
Mansions of Madness Expansions
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### 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 with one expansion.
### 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+
A globe-trotting cooperative game with eight expansions.
Eldritch Horror Expansions
### 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
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Beyond the board games, the Arkham Horror universe offers online versions and a tabletop roleplaying game.
The Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game
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### 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
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Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (Steam, Switch)
Elder Sign: Omens (Steam, Mobile)
The Bottom Line
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Arkham Horror offers a diverse range of gaming experiences within the Lovecraftian mythos, playable solo or with friends. While challenging and possessing a significant element of chance, these games provide high replayability and unique adventures.
