Reddit reviews Fantasy Flight Games A Call of Cthulhu Boardgame, Arkham Horror: The Classic Game of Lovercraftian Adventure
We found 21 Reddit comments about Fantasy Flight Games A Call of Cthulhu Boardgame, Arkham Horror: The Classic Game of Lovercraftian Adventure. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
The classic cooperative game of Lovecraftian horrorBased upon the works of renowned horror writer HP LovecraftFor Ages: 12+Number of Players: - 8Playing Time: 2-4 hrs
Some other notables
Dominion Big Box for $60
Power Grid $38
Arkham Horror $38
Eldritch Horror $40
Descent Journeys in the Dark Second Edition $58
Star Wars Risk $27
I believe you mean Arkham Horror, a boardgame?
Arkham Horror https://www.amazon.com/dp/1589942108/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_bfFIwb1HPB7RA
Although there's an Arkham Asylum video game, it's not clear if it has a coop option.
There are a lot of hidden deals, just filter the games section by 25% off or more and look through the list. Here are all the notable ones:
$39.66 http://www.amazon.ca/Fantasy-Flight-Games-Chaos-World/dp/1589946510/
$40.12 http://www.amazon.ca/Rio-Grande-Games-Roll-Galaxy/dp/B00OYUZRIW/
$28.74 http://www.amazon.ca/Stronghold-Games-1002SG-Core-Worlds/dp/B0060K9W94/
$18.56 http://www.amazon.ca/The-Distribution-Solutions-Hive-Pocket/dp/B0079L0EKY/
$30.88 http://www.amazon.ca/Queen-Games-QUG60941-Edo/dp/B00720PO0W/
$24.76 http://www.amazon.ca/AEG-Doomtown-Reloaded-Base-Set/dp/B00LWDWZDY/
$22.03 http://www.amazon.ca/Magic-Gathering-Arena-Planeswalkers-Game/dp/B00ZR2U1N2/
$60.46 http://www.amazon.ca/Rio-Grande-Games-RGG-425/dp/B003Y737CO/
$37.98 http://www.amazon.ca/Fantasy-Flight-Games-Arkham-Horror/dp/1589942108/
$40.02 http://www.amazon.ca/Fantasy-Flight-Games-Eldritch-Horror/dp/1616617667/
$58.33 http://www.amazon.ca/Fantasy-Flight-Games-Descent-Journeys/dp/1616611898/
$27.97 http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-GM-Risk-Game/dp/B00ZR2TVLA/
$47.53 http://www.amazon.ca/Rio-Grande-Games--Galaxy-Trucker/dp/B000XLU8H6/
$64.67 http://www.amazon.ca/Mayfair-MFG-3501-Caverna-Farmers/dp/B00G3FV2TO/
A few things to consider.
Dark Souls asked for £80 ($106 today) as the price for their game through kickstarter compared to the $45 for Combat Ready. It's a more expensive, premium product, hence the models etc. They have to include something to justify that cost, even more mass market games such as Arkham Horror use cardboard cutouts as game pieces while charging £46 ($61.50) so it's not a bad price at all. Especially when you look at games such as Xia: Legends of a Drift System which is £89 ($119) for a game with plastic models and metal coins.
The $250,000 goal considers the number of units they need to produce to make it worthwhile at the price they're charging. Things are cheaper when produced in bulk, this is commonly known. If everyone who backs the RT kickstarter buys the base game for $45, they will be producing 5555 units (Ignoring KS fees) They could have set the goal lower, but may have had to charge more per unit to achieve this.
Arkham Horror
Mage Knight
Twilight Imperium
Arcadia Quest
Dead of Winter
Robinson Crusoe
Game of Thrones
Rampage
Above and Below
Have fun :9
I would second the idea for board game nights. My friends and I love playing board games. Not like Monopoly, but more involved games like:
yupe, they draw super heavily from Lovecraft stuff. they're kind of like an adventure game where the goal is to stop the awakening of an Ancient One and your game character wonders around the board having events at different locations. the events will be little cards that are like tiny little short stories that explain what happens to your character while he's there. and eventually you end up going to the outer plane zones like the City of R'lyeh.
and when i talk about the core arkham horror, i'm talking about this game:
http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Flight-Games-VA09-Arkham/dp/1589942108/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332898683&sr=8-1
this is the one to start with and then get the expansions later on if it seems like something that interests you.
$100? Arkham Horror is $45 on amazon right now...
Steve Jackson games are cool. I'd also recommend trying games that don't have a ton of rules and pieces to keep track of since it can seem a bit overwhelming to grasp and then explain to your friends. The following games are ones that I've found to be super awesome:
Oh my god! There's an axe in my head!
Betrayal at House on the Hill (two editions, both out of print so if you find one, get it!)
Arkham Horror - This one is a little more involved but still pretty simple to learn
It could be I missed the boat, but I'm not seeing that the current discounts are much more than the "usual".
Price history for Base
Either way, thanks for pointing out that amazon.ca has a pretty nice selection of Arkham expansions :)
Hm... I'm not sure what to do about transitioning into a Fallout RPG system. I'll share with you what's worked for me to acquaint new-comers to tabletop games:
Talisman is a super epic fantasy board game. I own it and several of the expansion packs. It's super easy to pick up and play even with people who aren't stereotypically into this sort of game however it is still interesting enough to keep the attention of even the most hard core fantasy board game players.
Also Arkham Horror is freaking kick ass. Way more complicated but super fun.
arkham horror
Arkham Horror and a few of its expansions.
Before we dive into this can I ask you about that Veggie strainer? Because I'm all about making food at home. Any dishes you look forward to making with it?
I'm guessing 63.35
Under Ten
Less than 25
Less than fiddy
Arkham Horror is one of my favorite board games. Co-op, lasts a couple hours, fun plot, great to play with several people who like to have fun. I know it can be found at local game shops, and even Barnes and Noble.
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You could go all in with an awesome collection of Cards Against Humanity!
It requires you to have a pretty twisted sense of humor but it's a ton of fun with friends.
You could check out Firefly the Game.
If you're a fan of the space opera, this is one of the more enjoyable games I've ever played.
If you really don't mind blowing 300 bucks, there's the Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game!
You take control of a spacecraft in the Star Wars universe and each game is like an episode of a Star Wars tv show, with a clear goal and twists and turns along the way as you try and accomplish that goal. The miniatures can get pricey but 300 bucks would get you started on a pretty sweet collection if you buy the smaller ships.
300 bucks would also get you started with the world's greatest trading card game: Magic the Gathering!
This classic card game has been around for over 20 years, features thousands upon thousands of cards to select from and, just like chess, takes 10 minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. For 300 bucks you could both have a gaming mat, plenty of dice, a kick-ass card collection and more than enough to start building multiple decks. Heck, you can just go and buy pre-made decks from a plethora of websites. Check out Youtube for suggestions on what formats you might enjoy, but kitchen table Magic the Gathering is VERY satisfying for two people.
Of course, if you really want an epic adventure, you could check out the bigger, meaner, older cousin of Magic the Gathering, and maybe the most infamous table top game in the world: Dungeons and Dragons!
A little more effort than most, but hugely rewarding if you have a colorful imagination and don't mind some simple math (most games requre SOME math, just look at Monopoly), and you have decades of books to explore, and many are available for pretty cheap from both used book stores and your local library (hopefully). This is a hobby that lasts for the rest of your life.
Like Dungeons and Dragons but want a more easy and accessible game to start out? How about [Muchkin!] (http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-1483SJG-Munchkin/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462113434&sr=1-1&keywords=munchkin)
We're talking dungeons...dragons...knights in shining armor and a LOT of fun. It's a good start for tabletop gaming.
Of course, Tabletop gaming is pretty extensive when it comes to choices. Here are a few more to check out:
The Game of the Century: Settlers of Catan
Spooky fun with Arkham Horror!
Big Adventures: Small Heroes... Mice and Mystics!
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Dead of Winter!
Of course, like Levar Burton says, you don't have to take my word for it. Here is the awesome Wil Wheaton's Youtube series, Tabletop! He plays with his friends so you don't have to! This series is amazing at helping to decide which tabletop game might be best for your playing needs.
Need a little help deciding if Magic the Gathering is right for you? How about Spellslingers on Youtube! Game Guru Day[9] plays Magic with his friends. Not only is this a super easy way to learn the game, it's a lot of fun to watch.
Need a little help understanding Dungeons and Dragons? Give Critical Role on Youtube a listen!
Luckily, you happened upon a time where tabletop games are going stronger than ever so...good luck!
It's on sale (33% also) on the United States Amazon site as well. I noticed that a majority of their board games are about $10 off. I just started gaming so I'm not sure if this is normal.
Twinsies!
This. I've never seen it before in my life, or heard of it, but the moment I saw it I had to look it up and... it just looks pretty damn awesome. When I first saw it I thought of the game I used to have called 'Atmosfear' which was amazing. So yeah, that looks freakin' incredible.
This is my most awesome wishlist item. At first glance, it might not seem it to some. But it's representative of the genetic disease my sister has, Cystic Fybrosis. Children with the disease refer to it as '65 roses'.
I'm a huge fan of the charity, CF Trust, and it means a lot to me, and all the charms I own for my bracelet have great significance to me. So that's why I'd say it's the most awesome thing on there; it's something for me to show my support of the disease / charity.
Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:
Amazon Smile Link: Arkham Horror
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|UK|www.amazon.co.uk|Macmillan|
|Spain|www.amazon.es||
|France|www.amazon.fr||
|Germany|www.amazon.de||
|Japan|www.amazon.co.jp||
|Canada|www.amazon.ca||
|Italy|www.amazon.it||
|India|www.amazon.in||
|China|www.amazon.cn||
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