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Board game · adventure, card game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Nate French

2016 · 1⁠–⁠2 players, best with 2 · 60⁠–⁠120 min · ages 14+

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How many players

For 1 to 2 players, best with 2.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players: best

Weight and time

Medium-heavy: 3.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–120 minutes, for ages 14 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek8.2/1032,494 ratings
  • BGG rank24thamong all games

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How to play Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Players cooperate as investigators, spending actions to move between locations, gather clues, play cards from hand, and test their abilities against scenario challenges. It feels tense and story-driven, with changing missions and campaign consequences; it suits one or two players who enjoy coordinating card play and managing a difficult cooperative puzzle.

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Area movement
  • Communication limits
  • Cooperative
  • Deck construction
  • Deck building
  • Events
  • Hand management
  • Map deformation
  • Modular board
  • Role playing
  • Campaign
  • Solo mode
  • Stat checks
  • Variable player powers

Credits Arkham Horror: The Card Game

  • DesignNate French
  • ArtHenning Ludvigsen
  • ArtZoe Robinson
  • ArtIgnacio Bazán Lazcano
  • ArtEvan Simonet
  • PublisherEdge Entertainment

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Game details Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Year published
2016
Players
1–2, best with 2
Playing time
60–120 minutes
Age
ages 14+
Weight
3.5 out of 5
Designer
Nate French
Publisher
Edge Entertainment

Frequently asked questions Arkham Horror: The Card Game

How many players is Arkham Horror: The Card Game for?

For 1 to 2 players. It plays best with 2.

How long does a game take?

60 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 14 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–2.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku