Organizing Arkham Horror The Card Game

Arkham Horror is a cooperative Living Card Game based on the popular Cthulhu Mythos setting. The players represent investigators trying to resolve the selected scenario, and if the character lives, can be used in subsequent games in a campaign mode. More information on the basics can be found on the rules page, or in the video below.

One core set allows one or two players. Adding a second core set will allow up to 4 players. In addition, many expansions have been released. Each adds new Investigators, Scenarios, or other enhancements to the game. As each expansion adds cards, finding convenient storage for everything is important, to help prevent setup from taking too long.

One of the best options to solve this storage problem is to use the BCW Collectible Card Bin. If you have a full Arkham Horror collection with all or most of the expansion sets, you’ll need two Card Bins. It holds the collection securely, with the locking lid making transportation easier. The Collectible Card Bin Partitions or Tall Trading Card Dividers help separate and organize cards. The typical method has Player Cards, Basic Weaknesses, Investigator class cards, then Scenario Cards subdivided by campaign, then specific scenario.

There are of course other accessories to add to the quality of the experience. Card sleeves are a good place to start, to help protect cards during play. There are several tokens that need stored, with Board Game Bit Boxes being ideal.

The Arkham Horror LCG is a unique game that blends elements of board games, collectible card games, and roleplaying games to create a new experience. Played solo or with a group of friends, this game should provide several nights worth of entertainment, even as the story goes from bad to worse.