This is a little gem of a game. Everytime we have played it people have wanted to play again which is always a good sign with a game that has a longer play time.
The pieces are beautifully made and fit the overall theme very well, the text on the cards, characters and monsters just pile on the theme and atmosphere.
Even playing with 8 people everyone feels part of the game as others take their turns. I won't deny the rules are complex at first glance but are easier to understand during play. But even getting some of the rules wrong adds to the fun so this is not a big problem.
This is a cooperative game where you play a group of people trying to halt the onslaught of monsters within Arkham and trying to prevent the awakening of one of the Ancient Ones. There are lots of elements to this game and plenty for each player to do each turn. There is a lot of things that can only be achieved by people doing different tasks. Each of the characters in this game has unique qualities that aid them and others in the game, making it interesting to try playing the game with different characters each time.
Arkham has lots of pieces, cards and a very large colourful board. The game last about 4 hours but it does not feel like a long game when playing as you are gripped all the way through as you try to battle the forces of evil within the game.
This is a very atmospheric boardgame and I would recommend this to anyone as it has loads of replayability and that's without looking at the various expansions..
