The Arkham Horror universe boasts a vast collection of games, so extensive that we've divided them into two guides. This buying guide explores 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-running franchise of cooperative horror board games. Players collaborate to complete missions, with gameplay branching based on chosen roles, expansions, and campaigns. These games also offer excellent solo 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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To quickly browse the games and expansions, scroll through the catalog above. For details on how these items connect 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 against various terrors. Choose from six investigators to solve mysteries and defeat horrific beasts across multiple campaigns. High replayability due to significant luck elements and varied outcomes. Note: This game is challenging, 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 explores the French Hill neighborhood.

### 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 investigators.

Other Arkham Horror Board Games

These standalone games offer separate Arkham adventures:

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 for 1-8 players, the most accessible in the Arkham Files franchise. Six physical expansions are available.

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 board game. The app handles setup, narrative, and results.

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 setting with app-guided gameplay. Requires the base game.

### Mansions of Madness: Beyond the Threshold Expansion

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MSRP: $39.19 USD Players: 1-5 Playtime: 2-3 hours Ages: 14+

Adds two investigators, two 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. Includes a traitor mechanic.

### Unfathomable: From the Abyss Expansion

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Adds new prelude cards, monsters, skills, items, and boon cards.

Eldritch Horror

### Eldritch Horror

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

A global cooperative game with quicker setup and simpler rules than Arkham Horror. Focuses on strategy and puzzle-solving.

Eldritch Horror Expansions

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Eight expansions are available for Eldritch Horror.

Other Ways to Play

Arkham Horror also offers online versions of some games and a 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+

An accessible starter set for new TTRPG players.

### 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) - 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, playable solo or with friends. However, these games tend to be challenging, with significant luck-based elements and lengthy setup times. Card games generally offer quicker setup than board games.