Bureau Of Investigation: Investigations In Arkham & Elsewhere

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of player interaction

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. It scales well with different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. Overall, it provides a highly replayable experience.

Luck profile

The Bureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable impact on the game outcome, but players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Take a trip to the US in the 1920s and tear the veil concealing the unspeakable threats from Elsewhere. As agents working for the Bureau of Investigation, you’re tasked with investigating paranormal cases inspired by H.P Lovecraft’s writings. Explore Boston, Arkham and exotic lands! Follow leads, question witnesses, find clues and take action to solve these five brand new and strange cases. This is a cooperative and standalone game based on the Sherlock Holmes Consulting detective system, with some twists and new mechanics.

Mechanism

3

Cooperative Game Narrative Choice / Paragraph Storytelling

Family

3

Cities: Boston (Massachusetts, USA) States: Massachusetts Theme: Cthulhu Mythos

Type

1

Thematic

Media

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Primary

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