Collection: Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game FAQ

• What is Arkham Horror: The Card Game?
  Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative Living Card Game (LCG) published by Fantasy Flight Games, set in the H.P. Lovecraft-inspired Arkham Horror universe. Players take on the roles of investigators facing cosmic horrors across branching narrative campaigns. It plays 1–4 players and is designed for ages 14+.
• Where should I start with Arkham Horror: The Card Game?
  New players should begin with the Arkham Horror: The Card Game Core Set. This gives you everything needed to play, including investigators, cards, and an introductory campaign. Once you're familiar with the game, you can expand with Campaign Expansions, Mythos Packs, and Scenario Packs.
• Can I play Arkham Horror: The Card Game solo?
  Yes — it's one of the best solo card games available. The game scales well for 1 player, and many investigators are specifically well-suited to solo play.
• What's the difference between a Scenario Pack and a Campaign Expansion?
  Scenario Packs (like Film Fatale and Dark Side of the Moon) are standalone scenarios or small additions. Campaign Expansions are larger boxes containing a full multi-scenario campaign with new investigators and encounter cards.
• What are the Investigator Deck Boxes for?
  The colour-coded Investigator Deck Boxes (Guardian, Seeker, Mystic, Survivor) are storage accessories designed to hold your investigator's cards and deck by class. They're ideal for organised play and protecting your collection.
• Is Arkham Horror: The Card Game related to Mansions of Madness?
  They share the same Arkham Horror universe and lore, but are separate games with different mechanics. Mansions of Madness Second Edition is a fully cooperative board game using an app for scenario management, while Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a card-driven LCG with branching campaigns.
• How many players does Arkham Horror: The Card Game support?
  1–4 players. Two copies of the Core Set are recommended if you want to play with 3–4 players and access the full card pool.
• What are the new Investigator Starter Decks?
  The Investigator Starter Decks are pre-built, ready-to-play decks featuring a specific investigator with a full set of cards — no deckbuilding required. They're a great way to jump straight into a campaign with a focused playstyle.
• Do I need the Investigator Starter Decks if I already have the Core Set?
  Not necessarily — the Core Set includes investigators and basic cards to get started. The Starter Decks offer a more refined, optimised deck for a specific investigator and include cards not found in the Core Set, making them a worthwhile upgrade for dedicated players.
• What else might I enjoy?
  If you enjoy Arkham Horror: The Card Game, you might also like the Arkham Horror RPG — a narrative roleplaying game set in the same universe. Fans of cooperative card games should also explore Marvel Champions, another top LCG in our Living Card Games collection. Browse our Campaign Expansions collection for more ways to extend your campaigns.