Arkham Horror (3rd Edition) – Board Game

Arkham, 1926. While the city’s nightlife carries on, something terrible is taking shape beneath the surface. Strange creatures emerge, occult rituals threaten to unfold and the influence of the Ancient Ones grows stronger. In Arkham Horror (3rd Edition), you take the role of an investigator working with others to discover what is happening and find a way to stop it.

Travel across Arkham, gather clues, confront monsters and seek out useful items and allies. All the while, doom spreads through the city. The clues you uncover move the story forward, but a rising tide of darkness can send the scenario down a different path. Your team must decide where help is needed most urgently and which lead is worth pursuing next.

Key Features:

Cooperative investigation for 1 to 6 players: Face Arkham’s threats together as a team, or play on your own.
Four scenarios in the base game: Each presents a different threat, story and arrangement of the city.
A story shaped by your actions: Clues and archive cards advance the narrative, while spreading doom can change its course.
Investigators with distinct abilities: Choose a character who suits your approach and find ways to support the rest of the team.
Explore a modular city: Neighbourhood tiles form a different layout for each scenario.
Confront the Mythos: Find equipment and allies, fight monsters and try to hold back the Ancient Ones.
English-language base game: This Fantasy Flight Games edition is recommended for ages 14 and up. The publisher lists a playtime of approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Why Choose Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)?

Arkham Horror combines teamwork with a mystery that develops as you play. Your group needs clues, but the city will not wait quietly while you investigate. New dangers force you to decide whether to follow a promising lead or deal with a threat that is already spreading.

Different investigators and scenarios give you reasons to return to Arkham with a new team and a new approach. This is the standalone Third Edition base game.