Arkham Horror
Published 1987
Arkham Horror is a cooperative adventure game themed around H.P Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. The game has players exploring the town of Arkham as they attempt to stop unmentionable horrors from spilling into the world. It's possible for everyone to go insane and lose in this game. Re-implemented in: Arkham Horror (2005)
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Game Info
- Players
- 1-8 Players
- Time
- 3 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.42/5
- Year
- 1987
- BGG Rating
- 6.68
- BGG Rank
- #6076
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkham Horror supports 1 to 8 players.
A typical game of Arkham Horror takes about 180 minutes.
Arkham Horror has a complexity rating of 2.42/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Arkham Horror is 12+.
Arkham Horror has a rating of 6.68/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 588 ratings. It is ranked #6076 overall.
Arkham Horror was designed by Charlie Krank, Lynn Willis, Richard Launius, Sandy Petersen. It was published in 1987.