Arkham Horror: LCG – 2021 Revised Edition is a cooperative Living Card Game set in the mysterious world of Arkham City. It brings together 1–4 investigators to unravel arcane secrets, shaping a narrative campaign filled with twists and dangers.
Number of players: 1–4 investigators can play together or solo, building decks tailored to each investigator's abilities.
Game duration: about 45 minutes of gameplay per player, ideal for narrative inspired evenings and clan adventure sessions.
Essential content: 366 Cards, 262 Markers, 1 Chaos Bag, 1 Rule Book, 1 Campaign Guide, 1 Reference Book. All elements are necessary to prepare and run campaigns.
Language: game in German, with clear text and intuitive controls for preparation, exploration and mystery solving.
Authors: Nate French and MJ Newman, with a thoughtful look at deckbuilding mechanics, resource management, and storytelling.
Compatibility: The revised 2021 edition is fully compatible with previous expansions, allowing expansion with existing or future scenarios and campaigns.
Gameplay & objective: combination of a traditional Living Card Game and RPG elements; investigate locations, gather clues, face forces from the Mythos, and manage the madness of your characters as you progress through the campaign.
Theme & atmosphere: an intense Lovecraftian atmosphere with mysteries that require collaboration, strategic planning and decisions that can change the fate of the team.
Recommended age: 14+ years, suitable for groups of players who love narrative-heavy co-op games.
Extensibility: the game is expandable with numerous scenarios and campaigns, offering hours of exploration of the Arkham universe within a structured and coherent framework.
In Arkham Horror: LCG, a group of investigators explore the city of Arkham, gather clues, face arcane threats, and manage the psychological pressure of encounters with the forces of the Mythos. The campaign progression system allows for character development through powerful new cards and deck upgrades, so each round adds depth and strategic options, while interconnected scenarios weave a story that rises based on your choices. As you adventure, you'll learn how to manage resources, plan your next steps, and adapt to the evolving threats in the world of Arkham.
