Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 5.08 x 25.4 cm; 680 g |
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Manufacturer recommended age | 14 - 18 years |
Item model number | AHC01 |
Language: | English |
Number of Game Players | 1 to 2 Players |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Assembly Required | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Batteries included? | No |
Material Type(s) | Cardstock |
Remote Control Included? | No |
Colour | Multicoloured |
Release date | 11 April 2019 |
ASIN | B01L3ZTXS0 |
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Fantasy Flight Games | Arkham Horror The Card Game | Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1 to 4 Players | 60 to 120 Minutes Playing Time
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Age range (description) | Teen |
Number of players | 1 to 2 Players |
Brand | Fantasy Flight Games |
Theme | Horror |
Material | Cardstock |
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- Blurring the traditional lines between roleplaying and card game experiences, Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a Living Card Game of Lovecraftian mystery, monsters and madness
- In the sleepy town of Arkham, Massachusetts, a small band of intrepid investigators seeks to uncover the nature of a sinister menace that threatens humanity
- Players assume the roles of unique investigators marked by specific strengths and weaknesses
- The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." - H.P. Lovecraft"
- 1 to 2 Players (or up to four with two core sets) | Ages 14+ | 1 to 2 Hours Playing Time
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | 7,993 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) 416 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
Date First Available | 11 Sept. 2016 |
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Fantasy Flight Games | Arkham Horror The Card Game | Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1 to 4 Players | 60 to 120 Minutes Playing Time
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Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Something evil stirs in Arkham, and only you and your friends can stop it! Customise a deck for your character and embark on a campaign to uncover the mystery in this constantly evolving Living Card Game that blends the traditions of card games and roleplaying.
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Customers find the game entertaining and engaging. They appreciate the storytelling and how it blends RPG elements with the mechanics. Many find it a good product with quality components and artwork. However, opinions differ on the difficulty level, value for money, and replayability.
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Customers enjoy the game. They find it entertaining, engaging, and a great way to experience the living card game system. The game is good for playing with board game buddies or fans of the Lovecraftian world. While it may be confusing at first, they say it's well worth learning and has an interesting storyline.
"...quite dynamic, fast-progressing rounds; interesting and detailed storyline to really enhance the role-playing experience;..." Read more
"...It is a fantastic game however. I was not a fan of the whole Cthulhu mythos but I am a fan of co-operative board games...." Read more
"...The artwork on the cards is excellent. The gameplay is loads of fun with unpredictable events and challenges. Don't worry about replay value...." Read more
"...grasp the rules and mechanics, the payoff is a thrilling and engaging experience that is sure to captivate both new and experienced gamers alike." Read more
Customers enjoy the enthralling narrative and character development in this tabletop game. They find the story well-crafted with dramatic, unpredictable events during play. The game immerses players in the world of Arkham, offering different levels of play and replayability.
"...no campaign feels the same because of the option to choose different characters and difficulties, as well as options that have their consequences..." Read more
"...The gameplay is loads of fun with unpredictable events and challenges. Don't worry about replay value...." Read more
"...attention to detail in the cards, tokens, and game board creates an immersive and atmospheric experience that draws players into the world of Arkham..." Read more
"Great fun! Intriguing and tense story with dramatic unpredictable events during phases of play...." Read more
Customers appreciate the quality of the game. They find it addictive and easy to play after a while. The components are good, and the counters are sturdy for cardboard.
"...As for the materials themselves, the game looks well-made and printed on nice stock :)." Read more
"...Having watched the demo online last year, I was sold. There is great depth in the core set, which gives you enough classes/investigators to try out..." Read more
"...Cards, as expected from Fantasy Flight, are well made as are the illustrations...." Read more
"...The game itself is great, differing levels of play, quality components and no two games will play the same way." Read more
Customers appreciate the artwork quality of the game. They say it looks well-made and printed on nice stock.
"...storyline to really enhance the role-playing experience; beautiful artwork; good mechanics for beginners; customisation options with DLCs and..." Read more
"...The Pros: The story is very well done. The artwork on the cards is excellent...." Read more
"...One of the standout features of this game is the high-quality artwork and design...." Read more
"...Yes, it has a good theme, but it more or less plays itself & you don't really get to make any decisions or really influence your hand at all...." Read more
Customers enjoy the gameplay. They find it a great side quest for the original campaign. The game requires players to work together to gather clues while embroiled by the ominous threat. It's a combination of strategy, exploration, and storytelling that keeps them engaged. The concept is great and fun to play.
"...PROS: co-operative (you all play against the game rather than each-other), quite dynamic, fast-progressing rounds; interesting and detailed..." Read more
"...The gameplay involves a combination of strategy, exploration, and storytelling that keeps players engaged and invested in the outcome of the game...." Read more
"Great fun! Intriguing and tense story with dramatic unpredictable events during phases of play...." Read more
"...decks and competing against another deck, rather you work together to beat the scenario and advance the story...." Read more
Customers have different views on the difficulty level of the game. Some find it challenging and easy to learn, while others find it tedious and complicated. The scenarios are randomly generated, which some appreciate. However, some find the setup process too time-consuming and tedious.
"...Overall, Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a challenging and rewarding game that is well worth the investment...." Read more
"...CONS: game rules can be quite tricky and hard to learn at the beginning, we had to look up a few instances online; if you're looking for a long-..." Read more
"...Very versatile, easy to change difficulty levels based on how you want to experience the story...." Read more
"...The cons: It has a very steep learning curve, I recommend watching some YouTube videos there are a load of them..." Read more
Customers have different views on the value for money of the game. Some find it good value and a great purchase, while others feel it's overpriced for what it is.
"...: The Card Game is a challenging and rewarding game that is well worth the investment...." Read more
"...For these reasons I feel the core game is overpriced for what you get, so felt a little let down after really looking forward to playing it." Read more
"...It seems to be the real deal but half the price that I could find it anywhere else...." Read more
"So happy to have found the first side story Scenario Pack and for really good value as well!! Really pleased, as I am an Arkham horror fan...." Read more
Customers have different views on the replayability of the game. Some find it enjoyable with some roleplaying, and the campaign has decent replay value. Others feel the game lacks replayability once you know everything, and the replay value is low.
"...The variety of characters and decks allows for endless replayability, as each game offers a unique and exciting experience...." Read more
"...Would deserve 1 star on that alone. Replay value is pretty low...." Read more
"...The campaign is replayable but alot of the fun comes from the discovery element of the game/story...." Read more
"...There's lots of cards that I think will keep replayability high, not to mention the options that the expansions bring to the table...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2020Style Name: 1. Base GameSize Name: Arkham Horror Card Game Base GameVerified PurchaseI am quite new to board games and I wanted something interesting to play with my flatmate during the lockdown. The game is quite challenging and offers different difficulties. Even though the campaign felt a little bit short (about 2 hours for each of the 3 scenarios), no campaign feels the same because of the option to choose different characters and difficulties, as well as options that have their consequences and resolutions. As with all luck-based games, it can be quite frustrating at times but nothing too crazy.
PROS: co-operative (you all play against the game rather than each-other), quite dynamic, fast-progressing rounds; interesting and detailed storyline to really enhance the role-playing experience; beautiful artwork; good mechanics for beginners; customisation options with DLCs and expansion packs;
CONS: game rules can be quite tricky and hard to learn at the beginning, we had to look up a few instances online; if you're looking for a long-winded, intricate campaign then this is definitely not the game for you (although with DLCs and expansion packs it could be); luck plays a big role so no matter how good you character is you can still lose; some cards have weird wording on them so it's useful to look up online what they mean
OVERALL: I would definitely recommend this game if you're into similar role-playing, storyline games.
As for the materials themselves, the game looks well-made and printed on nice stock :).
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2017Style Name: 1. Base GameSize Name: Arkham Horror Card Game Base GameVerified PurchaseYou can easily get by with just the one core set for the game, but I wanted to buy a second core set as I felt that the extra copy of cards for 'Agnes Baker' in particular was definitely needed. For example there is a spell called 'Shriveling' which has four charges. That's pretty much the only way that Agnes and Daisy (the Seeker investigator which can use Mystic class-cards) can reliably do damage to enemies. So if you can't find that one copy of the card you feel pretty helpless, especially Daisy given her low evade/agility stats and health.
It is a fantastic game however. I was not a fan of the whole Cthulhu mythos but I am a fan of co-operative board games. Having played Netrunner for a couple of years, I was curious as to how a co-operative Living Card Game (LCG) by Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) would work. Having watched the demo online last year, I was sold. There is great depth in the core set, which gives you enough classes/investigators to try out before deciding on whether purchasing a second core set (which was my case) and/or 'The Dunwich Legacy' big-box expansion. From there, you can purchase the monthly mythos packs to continue on the story which starts with 'The Dunwich Legacy' box.
Scales well from one to four players; great game to play solo or even with your significant other.
Just a word about whom I purchased the game from: My friendly local game store had been unable to get the game in stock (given it's popularity) and found 'Shop4World' selling the game around £5 cheaper than everyone else. Surely too good to be true? Turned out much better than I thought!
Ordered around 11pm on Thursday night, arrived on Tuesday morning over a bank holiday weekend in Ireland. Delivery was so fast, the money for my purchase hadn't left my account by the time it had arrived! Delighted with the speed of delivery (as you might know) and cheaper than most other suppliers. Could not be happier!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2019Style Name: 1. Base GameSize Name: Arkham Horror Card Game Base GameVerified PurchaseLets get the negative out of the way first
The cons:
It has a very steep learning curve, I recommend watching some YouTube videos there are a load of them(the Arkham Chronicle ones are very clear and entertaining to boot) but once you get your head around them you'll be okay.
It's brutal... prepare to fail. I have no idea how anyone could survive on hard or expert! But it is very tough.
Okay now lets get positive. You maybe wondering why I've given the game 5 stars with cons. It's because once you learn the rules it's not a problem and if I went through the story in one sitting it wouldn't be any fun at all, but for you if you get frustrated with games you can't pick up right away or that are tough on you maybe this isn't the game for you.
The Pros:
The story is very well done. The artwork on the cards is excellent. The gameplay is loads of fun with unpredictable events and challenges. Don't worry about replay value. Okay once you have played through the first time you will know the story but trying it with different characters and difficulties + deck building and fan made scenarios on boardgamegeek will keep you busy
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2023Style Name: 1. Base GameSize Name: Arkham Horror Card Game Base GameVerified PurchaseArkham Horror: The Card Game is an immersive and thrilling game that offers an exciting experience for players who enjoy strategy and adventure. My partner and I, who are new to this type of game, initially found it challenging to understand the rules and mechanics. However, after watching some instructional videos, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the game and truly appreciate its depth and complexity.
The gameplay involves a combination of strategy, exploration, and storytelling that keeps players engaged and invested in the outcome of the game. The variety of characters and decks allows for endless replayability, as each game offers a unique and exciting experience.
One of the standout features of this game is the high-quality artwork and design. The attention to detail in the cards, tokens, and game board creates an immersive and atmospheric experience that draws players into the world of Arkham Horror.
Overall, Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a challenging and rewarding game that is well worth the investment. While it may take some time to fully grasp the rules and mechanics, the payoff is a thrilling and engaging experience that is sure to captivate both new and experienced gamers alike.
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- felicity PetrusczakReviewed in the United States on 20 November 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great present, big box
Style Name: 2. ExpansionSize Name: Campaign Expansion - 5. The Forgotten Age CampaignVerified PurchaseGot this as a present for my oldest brother so i cant personally say how it is as a game, but he was very happy to receive it and the box art is gorgeous!
- Daniel MorpheusReviewed in the United States on 11 November 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow this game is good
Style Name: Investigator Expansion - 1. The Dunwich Legacy InvestigatorsSize Name: 2. ExpansionVerified PurchaseI've always loved the Lovecraft universe and this does a great job of marrying gameplay with theme. The rules may seem slightly daunting at first but in general they aren't that complicated. Probably the most complicated thing is rules around fleeing from or moving around enemies. Everything else feels pretty natural and simple enough.
- joelpwdwReviewed in the United States on 4 October 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Challenging Expansion
Style Name: Campaign Expansion - 2. The campaign of the route to CarcosaSize Name: 2. ExpansionVerified PurchasePlaying solo - one investigator - and made it to Scenario 4 so far before things came to an insane end (literally). If you like the game and don't have this campaign, I recommend it - but only after you have mastered some of the easier campaigns first.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on 1 September 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars ooh
Style Name: Investigator Expansion - 4. Edge of the Earth InvestigatorsSize Name: 2. ExpansionVerified Purchasemhm aw yiss
BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT NOW BUY IT! BUY BUY BUY!! BUY IT! ITS GOT SO MANY GOOD CARDS!!!
- Marcus KellermanReviewed in the United States on 17 July 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Punching is fun
Style Name: Investigator Starter Deck - Nathaniel Cho InvestigatorSize Name: 5. Investigator DecksVerified PurchaseIf you like to hit stuff with your fists then this deck is for you.