The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast collection of games, so much so that we've divided them into two guides for easier navigation. This buying guide focuses on the various board games; for the 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. Players collaborate, communicating extensively to overcome challenges. Gameplay offers diverse paths depending 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)
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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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For a quick overview of games and expansions, scroll above. For a detailed exploration of the Arkham Horror universe and how these items interconnect, 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 teams battle various terrors. Players choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat monstrous foes. Multiple campaigns offer high replayability due to the significant luck element and unpredictable events. Be warned: this game is challenging, with a lengthy setup and playtime. Losing means restarting, but victory is incredibly rewarding.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions
Three expansions enhance Arkham Horror: The Board 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+
The largest expansion, focusing on underwater horrors. It includes eight new investigators and four new scenarios, venturing beyond the city into the sea.
### 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 investigators, and a new location: 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+
A smaller expansion with two new scenarios and four new investigators.
Other Arkham Horror Board Games
These standalone games offer unique Arkham adventures, unconnected to the core 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, the most accessible in the Arkham Files franchise. It's a standalone game with six expansions.
Elder Sign Expansions
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Elder Sign has six expansions: Unseen Forces, Gates of Arkham, Omens of Ice, Grave Consequences, Omens of the Deep, and Omens of the Pharaoh. Grave Consequences is standalone.
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. The second edition is a standalone game within the Arkham universe. The app guides setup, gameplay, and narrative.
Mansions of Madness Expansions
### 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+
Jungle-themed expansion with app-driven gameplay.
### Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion
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**MSRP**: $39.19 USD **Players**: 1-5 **Playtime**: 2-3 hours **Ages**: 14+
Expansion with new investigators, scenarios, and an insanity mechanic.
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 boat escaping sea monsters. It features a 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 faster setup than Arkham Horror.
Eldritch Horror Expansions
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Eight expansions are available for Eldritch Horror.
Other Ways to Play
Explore the Arkham Horror 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
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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
Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace (Steam, Switch)
Elder Sign: Omens (Steam, Mobile)
The Bottom Line
Arkham Horror offers diverse gaming experiences, playable solo or with friends. However, these games are challenging, with a significant luck component, lengthy setup times, and steep learning curves.
