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

Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta · Board game · 2025
8.7 Ludopedia 8.8 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–180 min Weight 3.7/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Arkham Horror: The Card Game and want more investigator options and cards to boost your decks, this expansion is a gem! Get ready to dive into new stories and strategies.

Highlights
  • Six fantastic new investigators
  • Brand-new and powerful player cards
  • Deepens deckbuilding experience
  • Expands the base game's universe
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • High language dependency
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Get ready, Arkham! The city has seen it all: unspeakable horrors, sinister cults, and sleep-depriving hauntings. But now, the threat is even greater, and Arkham's survival rests in the hands of our most intrepid investigators. The 'The Drowned City: Investigator Expansion' introduces six new faces to your team of heroes in Arkham Horror: The Card Game. They are: Marion Tavares, the fisherwoman who protects the vulnerable; Lucius Galloway, the poet who draws inspiration from horror itself; Michael McGlen, the gangster who solves everything with lead; Agatha Crane, the parapsychologist who blurs the line between science and mysticism; Gloria Goldberg, the writer who foresees the future with prophetic visions; and George Barnaby, the lawyer prepared for any storm. Alongside the investigators, you'll get a trove of new cards to power up your decks, including the brand-new 'Specialist' cards, which add an extra layer of strategy based on each investigator's traits. It's an opportunity to refresh your strategies and face Arkham's mysteries in a completely new way, diving even deeper into the stories and challenges the city has to offer. If you enjoy the base game and want more options to build your team and explore the Lovecraftian universe, this expansion is a must-have!

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Rules manual — Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Drowned City: Investigator Expansion English · PDF
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Game: Arkham Horror – The Card Game Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World
Designer Josiah Harrist, Waleed Ma'arouf
Artist Josiah Harrist, Nicholas Kory

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an investigator expansion, so you need the base game to use the new characters and cards.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. You can still play with 1 to 4 players, depending on your base game and how many copies you own.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Game time varies quite a bit depending on the scenario and your experience, but it generally falls between 45 to 180 minutes, just like the base game.
Are the new cards compatible with any deck I already have?
Yes! The new player cards are designed to be used for deckbuilding with any investigator from the base game and this expansion, adding new tactical possibilities.
Does this expansion add a new scenario or campaign?
No, this is an expansion focused on investigators and player cards. It doesn't introduce a new campaign chapter but enriches existing campaigns with more character and deckbuilding options.
Does the complexity level increase significantly with the new investigators?
The new investigators bring varied mechanics and playstyles. Some might have a slightly steeper learning curve, but the overall complexity of the game remains aligned with Arkham Horror: The Card Game.