Arkham Investigator

Arkham Investigator

  • Players: 1–10 players
  • Play time: 120 min
  • BGG rating: 7.6

About Arkham Investigator

Welcome to H.P. Lovecraft's Arkham, the 1920s. There will be many mysteries to uncover in this storytelling game of Lovecraftian terror. Using the provided newspaper, a list of allies, the directory of Arkham residents and a map of Arkham - your job is to follow the clues from location to location, suspect to suspect - to unravel the mystery and answer the questions posed at the end of each scenario. Your score will depend upon the number of clues points you needed to visit, the risks you took to your sanity in your investigations and your ability to find the correct answers to the questions. Match wits with Armitage's final score the man who has been exposed to the sanity-blasting truth about the existence of the age old evil! Can you beat his score? With that in mind it is time to collaborate with Armitage’s investigations to complete your training. This is not a typical board game: No dice, no luck, but a challenge to your mental ability. Planned cases to appear in print edition (order may change, titles may change): Case 1 - A Grain of Evil Case 2 - The King Cometh Case 3 - The Serpent's Vengeance Case 4 - The Slumbering Solace Case 5 - The Vanished Girl Case 6 - The Liber Mortis Case 7 - The Faceless Expedition Case 8 - A Stalker in the Shadows Two additional cases are in the works, and they may either appear in the printed box set or as promotional cases. We are keeping them secret for now, so stay tuned and be sure to play the print and play version of Cases 1 & 2. See below to download.

Released
2013
Designer
Hal Eccles
Age
12+
Best with
1, 2, 3 or 4 players (BGG community)

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Arkham Investigator FAQ

How many players can play Arkham Investigator?

Arkham Investigator plays with 1–10 players.

What is the best player count for Arkham Investigator?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Arkham Investigator is best with 1, 2, 3 or 4 players (8 votes).

How long does Arkham Investigator take to play?

A game of Arkham Investigator takes 120 min.

What age is Arkham Investigator for?

The recommended minimum age for Arkham Investigator is 12+.

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