The world has changed. The page has turned. And now, a new chapter awaits. Introducing the newest core set for Arkham Horror: The Card Game — serving simultaneously as both a continuation and a fresh starting point, this new core set heralds the beginning of Chapter Two for the game. Taking place several months after the city of Arkham suffered a devastating calamity, this box provides a new introductory campaign, five mechanically-new investigators, and a fresh card pool to expand your collection or start a new one. Whether you're an Arkham Horror veteran or a newcomer looking to get into the game, this core set is fully compatible with all previously-released Arkham Horror: The Card Game products — it is still the same game, after all.

Gameplay Overview

Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative living card game set in the eerie, Lovecraftian world of Arkham, Massachusetts. Each player takes on the role of an investigator, with their deck serving as their character — representing their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Players work together across a series of scenarios that form a branching narrative campaign, uncovering sinister plots and battling horrifying monsters drawn from the Cthulhu mythos. After each scenario, investigators earn experience to upgrade their decks, allowing for meaningful character progression. The narrative evolves based on your choices, successes, and failures, ensuring each playthrough tells a different story. This Chapter Two core set includes five new investigators and a complete three-scenario introductory campaign, making it the ideal starting point for new players and a compelling new chapter for veterans.