Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Streets of Arkham: Expansion

Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Arclight Games · Board game · 2017
1–5 · best 4 Solo 120–180 min Weight 2.7/5
rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love mystery and horror, this expansion will keep you glued to the table!

Highlights
  • More characters, more scenarios
  • Elixirs and improvements
  • Modular board and replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires app
  • Long game
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About the game
When evil starts spreading through Arkham’s streets, investigators must band together to confront the darkness lurking in every corner. This expansion for Mansions of Madness Second Edition brings four new characters, three additional digital scenarios, and a suite of items that upgrade your encounters. Elixirs boost your abilities, while improvement tokens let you tailor your play style, deepening immersion. New tiles, monsters, and cards keep the horror and mystery alive, and the pick‑up and deliver mechanic adds urgency: grab items, race the city, and deliver before chaos erupts. If you love cooperative play, puzzle solving, and Lovecraftian tales, this expansion will keep you glued to the table. Though longer, the modular board and variable player powers increase replayability. In short: more terror, more strategy, and, of course, more chances to become Arkham’s hero.

The expansion also requires the official app, so keep your phone or tablet handy to track digital cards, events, and the clock that races against time. If you already own the base game, this add‑on is a fantastic way to deepen the story and test your investigative skills under new pressures.
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Components: Digital Hybrid – App/Website Required Components: Miniatures Game: Mansions of Madness (Second Edition) Series: Arkham Horror Files (Fantasy Flight Games) Series: Mansions of Madness Theme: Cthulhu Mythos Theme: Mad Science / Mad Scientist
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Arclight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames, Meanbook Games, Siam Board Games
Designer Grace Holdinghaus, Kara Centell-Dunk, Tony Fanchi
Artist Anders Finér, Corey Konieczka, Cristi Balanescu, Jacob Murray, Magali Villeneuve, Tony Foti, Yoann Boissonnet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Between 120 and 180 minutes, depending on the scenario and player strategy.
How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, but the experience is best with 3 to 4.
Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, the expansion only works with Mansions of Madness Second Edition.
What are the main new components?
New investigators, tiles, monsters, elixirs, improvement tokens, and digital cards.
Does the expansion work in solo mode?
Yes, there are solo and cooperative options, but solo can be more challenging.
Do I need an app or website to play?
Yes, the official app is required to manage the narrative and digital events.
Does the expansion introduce new mechanics?
Yes, it adds elixirs, improvements, and pick‑up and deliver to the existing mechanics.