Arkham Horror: The Card Game Buying Guide

Dive into the chilling world of Arkham Horror: The Card Game, a cooperative deck-building experience where you and your friends collaborate to conquer terrifying cosmic horrors. This engaging game, part of the expansive Arkham Horror Files universe, offers a thrilling blend of strategy and suspense. Also explore the newly released and accessible Arkham Horror: The Role-Playing Game (available on Amazon) and its accompanying rulebook for an even deeper dive into the mythos.

Since its 2016 debut, Arkham Horror: The Card Game has captivated players with its multiple expansions and revisions. Building and customizing your experience is a key part of the fun, but navigating the various expansions and add-ons can be a bit daunting. This guide helps clarify the options.

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The Base Game

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MSRP: $59.95 USD

Players: 1-4

Playtime: 45 mins per player

Ages: 14+

The core set provides everything you need to begin your chilling journey. Five pre-built investigator decks allow immediate entry into the "Night of the Zealot" campaign, offering a taste of the game's replayable scenarios. From there, a vast array of expansions awaits.

Arkham Horror Card Game Expansions

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Unlike the board game, Arkham Horror: The Card Game expansions offer distinct choices. Campaign expansions introduce new storylines, while investigator expansions add new playable characters. This modular approach lets you tailor your experience, playing campaign scenarios with existing investigators or vice-versa.

The Dunwich Legacy

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The first expansion, The Dunwich Legacy, offers a user-friendly introduction to more complex scenarios, following the search for lost investigators—a theme reflected in the game's expansion structure.

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Other ways to expand your deck-building adventures in Arkham

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Starter Decks

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Scenario Packs

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The Bottom Line

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For Lovecraft enthusiasts, Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a must-explore universe. Enjoyable solo or with friends, its diverse campaigns and investigators offer endless replayability. While challenging and incorporating elements of chance, the card game’s streamlined setup compared to the board game makes for a less daunting entry point.