Eldritch Horror 2013
Designed by Corey Konieczka, Nikki Valens
What it is
A medium-heavy adventure, fighting, horror game for 1-8 players (~120 min), built around action points, cooperative game, dice rolling.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #138 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
Mechanics
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How to play Eldritch Horror
Eldritch Horror is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–8 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Adventure, Fighting and Horror game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Cooperative Game and Dice Rolling. A medium-heavy adventure, fighting, horror game for 1-8 players (~120 min), built around action points, cooperative game, dice rolling. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #138 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Eldritch Horror
How many players is Eldritch Horror?
Eldritch Horror plays with 1–8 players.
Can you play Eldritch Horror solo?
Yes — Eldritch Horror supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 8.
Does Eldritch Horror work with 2 players?
Yes — Eldritch Horror plays 1–8, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Eldritch Horror take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Eldritch Horror hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.3 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Eldritch Horror for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Eldritch Horror?
Eldritch Horror is an Adventure, Fighting, Horror game, built on Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling.
Where to buy Eldritch Horror
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