Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Drowned City: Campaign Expansion

Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta · Board game · 2025
1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–180 min Weight 3.9/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 59.99
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're a fan of Arkham Horror LCG and enjoy dense campaigns, this expansion is a treat for more horror and mystery.

Highlights
  • More Lovecraftian story
  • New tense challenges
  • Deep lore immersion
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Elevated complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for your final mission, detective! The 'The Drowned City' expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game plunges you headfirst into an epic adventure in the South Pacific. It all begins with an offer you can't refuse from the mysterious Randall Tillinghast, who sends you to the legendary and bizarre city of R'lyeh. But beware, the deeper you explore this alien place, the more unimaginable horrors and a growing dread take hold. The threat is colossal, affecting not just you and your fellow investigators, but all of Arkham. Yes, the time has come: Cthulhu has awakened, and the world as we know it will never be the same. This campaign expands the base game experience with new scenarios, challenges, and twists that will test your limits and your sanity. Dive deep into the lore and face the inevitable with new cards, enemies, and mysteries to uncover. If you're already a fan of the base game and crave more of that Lovecraftian tension, get ready for a deep and terrifying immersion. Arkham's survival (and perhaps the world's) depends on your choices and your ability to manage your resources and sanity amidst cosmic chaos. This is your chance to face the unknown and maybe, just maybe, live to tell the tale.

Expansion for

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2 items

Best player count

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1–4 players
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2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta, Hobby World
Designer Josiah Harrist, Nicholas Kory, Waleed Ma'arouf
Artist Josiah Harrist, Nicholas Kory

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
Do I need the base game Arkham Horror: The Card Game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is a campaign expansion and requires the base game Arkham Horror: The Card Game to be played.
How many players can participate in this campaign?
The campaign is designed for 1 to 4 players, maintaining the game's characteristic cooperative experience.
What is the average playtime for a game session?
A session can vary significantly, but expect to spend between 45 to 180 minutes, depending on the scenario and player decisions.
Does the game require prior knowledge of Arkham Horror LCG rules?
Yes, it's essential to be familiar with the base game rules, as this expansion adds more story and mechanics within the existing system.
Does the expansion bring new investigators or just new scenarios?
This expansion focuses on new scenarios and continuing the story, expanding the campaign. New investigators might be featured in other specific expansions.
Is the difficulty level high?
Arkham Horror LCG is known for its difficulty, and this expansion follows suit, offering significant challenges that will require strategy and a bit of luck.
Do I need to understand English to play?
Yes, the language dependency is considered high. Most of the text, cards, and rules are in English, so a good understanding or the use of translations is recommended.