Intro Three years ago, I wrote a rather massive Wall Of Text detailing how to buy your way through all of the existing content to get your Arkham LCG collection up to full. That guide is still consistently in the Top 3 to Top 5 of the most visited pages on this site, so i … Continue reading "Getting into Arkham in 2025: A FOMO-free Buying Guide"

For anyone interested in checking this game out, but daunted by the very large card pool, this article is pretty good. The goal is to give people suggestions without triggering FOMO over stuff that’s out of print or way too expensive.

I think it does a good job. Maybe too good: there is still a big wall of text. The core recommendations, which are accompanied by a lot of additional explanation and alternatives, are the following.

  1. There is not a single [expansion] for this game that you NEED to enjoy what is available. Even if you never lay your hands on [some particular expansions], you will still be able to have a great experience. Your cardpool will be excellent and you will be able to play great campaigns.

  2. You do need a Revised Core Set; the box labeled FFGAHC60, from 2021. That box has everything you need to play the game and see if it’s for you. Many of the cards in that box are still regularly used by experienced players—the core set is very good.

  3. First investigator expansions: Edge of the Earth or Drowned City, or [other discussion].

  4. First campaign expansions: Drowned City or Innsmouth Conspiracy, or [other discussion].

  5. Is this game for you!? This is a good question, and there is some discussion of it at the end of the article.