Description
An ancient evil is awakening, and you are part of a team of unlikely heroes engaged in a global battle to halt the encroaching darkness. To succeed, you must defeat vile monsters, travel to Other Worlds, and unravel the obscure mysteries of this unspeakable terror. The journey will test your sanity and challenge your physical endurance, but if you fail, the Ancient One will rise and unleash devastation upon the world.
Eldritch Horror is a cooperative game for 1 to 8 players, drawing from H.P. Lovecraft's fiction and inspired by the classic board game Arkham Horror. In this game, investigators travel worldwide in a desperate mission to thwart a malevolent, all-powerful Ancient One. With four different Ancient Ones, twelve investigators, numerous monsters, and hundreds of potential encounters, each game offers a distinct and epic adventure.
Battle Ancient Evil on a Global Scale
As terror spreads across the globe, you and your team will journey to diverse locations, from the snow-capped Himalayas to the bustling streets of San Francisco. You’ll traverse major cities, remote wildernesses, and everything in between to prevent the impending global catastrophe—the rise of an Ancient One who will plunge the world into eternal darkness.
Eldritch Horror is designed to immerse you in a narrative of worldwide horror and adventure. As the game unfolds, its intricate mechanics heighten the narrative tension, making every decision crucial.
Face Unimaginable Terrors at Every Turn
Tasks on Mystery cards, as well as the locations of otherworldly gates, menacing monsters, and useful clues, will often guide your travel and confrontations. During each Encounter Phase, you’ll resolve combat or build your investigator's personal story by drawing from various Encounter cards. Whether you face a monster in Istanbul, deal with a crime syndicate in a major city, explore the Pyramids, or delve into a dimension beyond time, you’ll encounter both familiar and unexpected challenges.
Failure in encounters has serious consequences. You might suffer physical or mental trauma, gain a Condition card representing an injury or restriction, or even enter into a Dark Pact with sinister forces. Many conditions have "reckoning effects" that could spell even greater trouble.
An Epic Experience, Every Time
Eldritch Horror offers a fresh experience with every game. Featuring over 300 cards, the game guarantees a wide variety of encounters, Mythos effects, and more. Each Ancient One comes with unique Mystery and Research cards, shaping your gameplay style.
The game’s replayability is further enhanced by twelve distinct investigators, each with unique skills and starting assets. Choose from characters like the expedition leader Leo Anderson or the influential actress Lola Hayes, each offering a different approach to saving the world.
For added customization, Eldritch Horror includes Mythos cards with three difficulty levels, allowing you to adjust the challenge by selecting easier or harder cards for your Mythos deck.
You Must Fight Back
The stakes have never been higher, and the Ancient Ones are casting their shadow across the world. Gather your team, investigate clues worldwide, and solve the mysteries surrounding the Great Old Ones. Travel across oceans or delve into the wilds, battle monsters, uncover ancient secrets, and gather dark knowledge to avert catastrophe. The horror is imminent, and the fate of the world rests in your hands. Your journey starts now—are you ready?
