The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast array of games, so much so that we've divided them into two guides. This buying guide focuses on the 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 collaborate to complete missions, with multiple pathways available depending on chosen roles, expansions, and campaigns. These games also offer excellent solo play options for those times when gathering a group proves challenging.
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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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To quickly browse the games and expansions, scroll through the catalog above. For a detailed overview of the games and their connections within the Arkham Horror universe, continue reading.
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 aware that this game presents a significant challenge and involves a lengthy setup and playtime.
Arkham Horror: The Board Game Expansions
Three expansions enhance the base Arkham Horror game, adding layers of depth and 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+
The largest expansion, introducing 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 featuring 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 expansion offering two new scenarios and four new investigators.
Other Arkham Horror Board Games
Several other board games exist within the Arkham Horror universe, offering standalone adventures with familiar characters. These games are not directly connected 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 offering accessible gameplay for 1-8 players. Six expansions are available, with Grave Consequences being a standalone deck playable with or without the core game.
Elder Sign Expansions
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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 offering a unique blend of physical and digital gameplay. The app handles narrative, results, and game direction, allowing for easy pausing and resuming.
Mansions of Madness Expansions
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Unfathomable
### Unfathomable
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**MSRP**: $64.99 USD
**Players**: 3-6
**Playtime**: 2-4 hours
**Ages**: 14+
A social deduction game with a Lovecraftian twist, where players must escape monstrous creatures while uncovering a traitor amongst them.
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 adventure with simpler rules and quicker setup than Arkham Horror, focusing on strategy and puzzle-solving.
Eldritch Horror Expansions
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Other Ways to Play
Beyond board games, the Arkham Horror universe extends to online versions of some games and a tabletop roleplaying game.
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game
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Video Game Versions
Digital versions of Arkham Horror and Elder Sign are available on various platforms.
The Bottom Line
For Lovecraft enthusiasts, the Arkham Horror universe offers a diverse range of engaging gaming experiences, playable solo or with friends. While these games can be challenging and require significant setup time, their depth, replayability, and unique thematic presentations make them worthwhile for dedicated players.
