Arkham Horror

Within the Roaring Twenties a dark shadow grows in Arham City, the Ancient ones try to find a way into our world. Players are investigators trying to close dimension gates or defeat the Ancient one. A turn comprises five phases, each phase is played by each of the players. Phases are Upkeep, Movement, Arkham Encounters, Other World Encounters and Mythos. The game follows complex rules, when the Ancient One awakens, players fight him until he is defeated or all investigators are devoured.

First edition Chaosium Inc., 1987, Designer Richard Launius with Lynn Willis und Charlie Krank

Fantasy game * 1-8 players from age 12 * Designers: Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson * Graphics: Scott Nicely, Brian Schomburg * ca. 4 hours * VA09, 10913 7, Fantasy Flight, USA, 2006 *** Fantasy Flight Games * Distribution: Heidelberger Spieleverlag * www.fantasyflightgames.com