Elder Sign: Gates of Arkham

Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2015
8.2 Ludopedia 7.8 BGG 1–8 · best 2 Solo 90 min Weight 2.6/5
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8.2 rating Ludopedia
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If you already enjoy Elder Sign and want more challenges and variety, this expansion is a perfect fit! It brings the action to the streets of Arkham, introducing new dangers and more strategic options.

Highlights
  • More Ancient Ones and investigators
  • New skill mechanics
  • Expands the Arkham map
  • Tense Streets of Arkham mode
Keep in mind
  • Requires the Elder Sign base game
  • Increases overall complexity
  • Dice luck is still crucial
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Get ready, because the fight against the Ancient Ones has moved out of the museum and into the streets of Arkham! In Elder Sign: Gates of Arkham, the action spreads across over twenty iconic city locations, like Velma's Diner, the Curiositie Shoppe, Arkham Asylum, and even the Uninvited Isle. To make matters worse, gates to other worlds start opening throughout Arkham, messing with time and space. This expansion introduces four new Ancient Ones eager for doom and eight brand-new investigators to face the threat. The good news is that investigators can now acquire permanent skills that give them that extra edge. And to top it off, you can join the brutal Sheldon Gang or the mysterious Silver Twilight Lodge, which yields rewards and helps complete tasks. In the Streets of Arkham mode, the gameplay gets even tenser: you choose where to go without knowing what you'll encounter. Failing a task can mean a desperate run through the streets, with your sanity and stamina draining away, but success might grant an Elder Sign or valuable clues. It's a true test of courage, cunning, and sanity to prevent the Ancient Ones from awakening and, of course, to survive the dangerous streets of Arkham. If you enjoy a cooperative challenge with a good dose of luck and misfortune from the dice, this expansion is for you!

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Rules manual — Elder Sign: Gates of Arkham Portuguese · PDF
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Game: Elder Sign Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Series: Fantasy Flight Silver Line Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Richard Launius, Samuel Bailey
Artist Dallas Mehlhoff

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can this expansion be played alone?
No, Gates of Arkham is an expansion and requires the base game Elder Sign to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 1 to 8 players.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion adds new mechanics and options, which can slightly increase complexity, but it's nothing too daunting for players already familiar with the base game.
What are the main new components?
The expansion includes new location boards, adventure cards, mythos cards, new Ancient Ones, investigators, and skill tokens.
Does the Lovecraftian horror theme become more prominent?
Absolutely! The streets of Arkham and the new dangers intensify the atmosphere of horror and despair.
Is it possible to mix this expansion with other Elder Sign expansions?
Yes, you can combine this expansion with others to create even more customized and challenging experiences.