Best products from r/arkhamhorrorlcg

These are the ones I have:

Cthulhu Dice Bag - Greyed Out on Etsy:​

The particular bag that I bought isn't actually available at this shop anymore but in terms of upgrades to the game, a dice bag is pretty much the very first thing you need to buy to put your chaos tokens into. Greyed Out makes quality dice bags but pretty much any bag you get from any seller will be functionally the same so go for one that has a design you like.


Double-sided Acrylic Path Markers - BuyTheSameToken on Etsy: I never knew how much I needed these until I got them. A lot of the locations in this game are unintuitively connected and these take all the guess work out of it so you no longer have to spend time after time looking at how your location connects to the rest of the map. Definitely an upgrade worth picking up early.


Ultra Intercept Round Capsules - Lighthouse: Coin capsules are another quick and easy way to help the game feel more premium. Buying high end coin capsules meant for collectors like the ones Lighthouse sells is mad excessive and entirely unnecessary, but I bought them anyway and they feel damn nice. I bought them to cover the Aurbits chaos tokens I purchased but when I was using the standard chaos tokens that come with the base game I was using these cheap ones from Amazon which were functionally exactly the same thing.


3D Printed Game Tray - FunBoardGames on Etsy: This one is surprisingly great and may be one of my favorite purchases. The four tray model is perfect for this game, and makes it easy to keep track of the four types of tokens. Plus you are supporting a local creator instead of The Container Store which is always nice.


Arkham Horror LCG Deck Box - BoardGameXtras on Etsy: These 3-D printed deck boxes are absolutely brilliant because of the way they stack to create a double decker couch for your draw and discard pile. The Arkham Chronicle did a video on these boxes which is what sold me on them. If you have a limited amount of space to play, these are a fantastic way to reduce clutter.


Cthulhu D6 Elder Dice - Infinite Black: An unnecessary purchase, I got these to use for enemy health. Once again, they help reduce clutter. Some people use dice for player health and resources as well but I still like grabbing tokens for all that stuff. But when you are fighting a boss monster with 15 health it is nice to be able to track the hits with some dice. And they come in a nice tube to make storage a non-issue.


Fiberglass Gold Platted Chaos Tokens - Aurbits: Is there anything actually wrong with the standard chaos tokens? No, especially not if you are using coin capsules with them. But these premium ones still look damn cool.


Clue/Doom Tokens - Aurbits: Once again, an aesthetic upgrade that looks pretty dang cool.


Mythos Boards - Team Covenant: The color and look of them really aren't done justice by the website pics. Anyway, having the little tray on the side is great and I love that the investigator card doesn't get covered up during play anymore. I stop just short of recommending them to anyone because the corresponding health and sanity tokens are way too expensive.


Mythos Tokens - Team Covenant: Well, I had the boards so I might as well grab the tokens to right? So here is where I get super stupid. I knew before I even ordered these that I didn't actually care for most of the changes they made to tokens. Supplies and clues being on the same token is just dumb and and the resources going from 1 to 3 was also an irritating design decision. The doom icons were also too big, and there are several scenarios that ask you to switch clues to their doom side, making it inefficient to use them in the way they were designed to be used. But I did love the look of the clue/supply tokens, and thought they would be perfect as resource/supply tokens, using the green side as "money" whenever you get a resource, and the white side a charge/ammo/etc. When I emailed them asking if I could order tokens separately, so I could just grab the health, sanity, and clue/supply tokens, I was told no. So I ordered the four pack and an additional campaign set. Which means I now have a handful of doom and resource tokens just collecting dust in a drawer. But the other tokens look nice! Yeah, I can't say I recommend anyone go down this path unless you are dumb like me.


Koplow Colour Single Spot Dice - TheDiceShopOnline: For those who play Lola, this dice is perfect for keeping track of your current role. The colors are all accurate to the classes in Arkham Horror, with the exception of black which is the stand in for neutral.

So all the above stuff gets squeezed into a single core box, which is super convenient. Player cards are stored in 5 class specific binders with Ultra Pro side-loading pages while each campaign is either stored in a "Return to" box or a BCW long box if the Return set has not come out yet. Weaknesses, investigator cards, and side-scenarios are all thrown into a unique long box as well. As a result, when it is time to play I just grab one long box and the core set box and I am good to go.

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Pictures of all this stuff can be found here: https://imgur.com/a/NC8gZuZ

Rather than looking at the $25-$50 binders, for a game like this you should probably just be looking at sheets that will go into a regular binder.

I got mine from CoolStuffInc, but apparently you can find them for pretty cheap on Amazon (surprise). I bought Ultimate Guard pages in Black, though it seems if you don't care about color others might be cheaper.

There are other brands, but basically, you're looking at a up to ~$10 for 10 pages and a binder (go D-Ring) that is also inexpensive. As far as binders, 1.5" seems like the right size at the moment but I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of Carcosa a 2" makes more sense.

For what it's worth, with three core sets and one of each expansion/mythos to date, I am able to fit most classes onto 2 pages each, being willing to put 4 cards into one sleeve. It's one fully utilized page front-and-back for level 0 cards, level 1 cards take up one page but don't fill it in, and I skip to a new page with each class. Seeker currently takes up 3 pages because their level 0 cards take up just over the 18 slots one page offers, Dr. Milan has his own page in my binder at the moment. Haha

There's also a page that fits investigator cards, if that tickles your fancy. And I bought regular page sleeves for the rules booklets and campaign guides. I need to print the Dunwich Campaign PDF up to add to the collection, now that they released that.

Whether it's worth it or not? Seeing Amazon's low prices I feel like I might have overpaid, but it's a satisfying reminder of the time I played CCGs having a binder of cards that I can build my deck from. I can definitely see looking at it as a luxury compared to cardboard boxes like others are saying.

I've been double sleeving mine since I started. I use a few different over-sleeves.

I use the fantasy flight black sleeves for the encounter deck, and fantasy white sleeve for set aside cards. Which ultimately I've decided I don't like because of the difficulty to acquire at times and they are very long compared to other sleeves. With that said they aren't bad sleeves just not the best.

I use Ultra-Pro Clear Deck Protector Sleeves for any double sided cards such as locations, acts, agendas, and special cards. These I really like, they are pretty spot on for sizing with the perfect fits. They have a great handling feel, though can be slick, and have a good thickness to them. I know some don't like the emblem on the but I've found it doesn't really matter to me. I do think there are a version of these with out the emblem.

I also color code my investigators with class color. I have used different sleeves to get the right colors as I could but if you can I can recommend the Ultra-Pro Eclipses followed by the Ultra-Pro Matte. The sizing, quality, and color are top rate. I absolutely love the black inside backing of the Eclipses.

Note: I've not been satisfied with the dragon shields as in my experience they are slightly too narrow for double sleeving with the KMC perfect fits.

Are you looking for something efficient or something pretty ?

I use those flip mat for d&d, like this https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-Role-Playing-Play-Mat/dp/B0015IQO2O (I also like this one because the hex side is easier on the eyes imo)

They're not especially good eye candy, but they're enough for the whole game area (without players, but it helps set up a visual delimitation imo), they're not too expensive, and we draw the connections between the various locations on them, which is actually fun to do.

I don't like the idea of a mat with dedicated player space anyway, because of all the ways you could gain or lose equipment space (bandolier, charisma, items that take 2 slots, like flamethrower or enchanted blade, ...)

Yeah, I was able to nab the second edition, thankfully.

Still $19.97 if anyone else has interest:

https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Flight-Games-Game-Thrones/dp/1633441903

$38 directly from Fantasy Flight but if you look in the corner you can order direct from Amazon for $19.97.

We should be able to throw together decent decks for two people with just the core set, right? Neither of us are hardcore, so as long as we can pull of a modicum of strategic play we'll be happy.

Yeah, you can find them online, I use these

They fit the chaos tokens perfectly and give a much more satisfying pull from the bag. And, as other have said, I feel like it makes the tokens easier to shake around and randomize between pulls.

Just thought, but my Mum love to do jigsaw puzzles. She uses a large jigsaw folder to hold the pieces in place to move it. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puzzle-Mates-Portapuzzle-Standard-Accessory/dp/B0016FQK1Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=jigsaw+foldable&qid=1565339601&s=gateway&sr=8-6

They are super easy to make these as well if you have a 1 inch hole punch and these.

Only thing that might be harder is getting the actual images.

I used to make a ton of tokens just like this for Infinity.

I really like the Magic Gift Boxes. If I could buy a generic version of them, I would. They're often on sale on Amazon for pretty cheap. I have 2 of them.

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Example: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shadows-Over-Innistrad-Gift/dp/B01C5NRNN6

I got 25mm, and they fit perfectly.

Edit: Ioffersuper 10pcs 25mm Applied Clear Round Cases Coin Storage Capsules Holder Round Plastic (10 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1SWVF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WzSACb4X39DWC

Blank Poker Chips from discountpokershop.com, and labels from https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q5AVO04/ fit the blank chips perfectly!

I'm copying my previous post:

I bought this off Amazon

Caseling Xtra Large Case 1650 cards

Cheap, holds 1650 cards (less sleeved I'm guessing), and has moveable dividers. Loving it. Room enough for all my cards and space to grow, and easy storage.

I have all player cards in this binder:

https://smile.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guard-Supreme-Compact-Sleeves/dp/B01CS10602/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1537463036&sr=8-5&keywords=ultimate+guard+binder&dpID=411h4DbqWGL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

It is just about maxed out now though. I am going to need to buy a second one soon. Probably store Guardian, Seeker, Rogue cards in one and Mystic, Survivor and Neutral in the other.

I keep scenario sheets, investigator cards/signature cards and the mini-investigator cards in this smaller version:

https://smile.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guard-Binder-Xenoskin-Sleeves/dp/B01C6TH1FE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1537463036&sr=8-6&keywords=ultimate+guard+binder

I store all my player cards in release order by type (Asset Level 0, Asset Level 1+, etc.), so I don't have to do much card shuffling. I just add new cards to the end of each section when they get released. It's worked well for me so far.

I bought colored plastic stands for the mini cards, which match the role cards perfectly. I haven't played with Lola yet, but it would be easy to simply exchange the plastic stand for the appropriate color whenever her role changes.

The package comes with two of each:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KFWQ444/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510783529&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=color+plastic+game+card+stands&dpPl=1&dpID=41agtnKBScL&ref=plSrch

You can buy the case (and another one) from Amazon for $35.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0168YNYNG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It doesn't have the symbol on the outside but it's basically the same. I then bought sticky felt to line the inside with so the cards didn't get damaged.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGSWSGV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And then just some plastic dividers from one of those home stores.

https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Home-Adjustable-Thickening-Stationary/dp/B07CVJ953Q

So it doesn't have the printed logo or the wooden insert but you can make functionally the same thing for less than the shipping cost of that one.

Vault-X 18 hole black pages work fine with FFG (grey) sleeves. I've just tried it having received mine today :-)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07F83JT23

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A3TCNCNGLOHBSA&psc=1

I sleeved everything with the blue/black/gray back and the act/agenda/locations. Took less than one 1000 pack Didn't do the encounters yet because I'm out of storage space and pondering how to reorganize. I sleeved fuckin everything for gloomhaven. :)

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=Kmc+perfect+fit&qid=1566501031&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Purchased this 1000 pack of KMC and they arrived looking legit and I love them. No issues. None of the things you mentioned. These must have been official.

I got 26 mm and they fit fine. I'd say it's more about the capsules fitting tightly together so that they don't come apart in the bag. Since buying, across 2 campaigns, I've had to swap out two that came apart, but I have plenty of spares since I got two boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAC0HVT/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depends on the size of your collection and if you want to buy the return to... expansions.

Personally I have a small traveling case that I keep the next scenario and the player decks in. And then I keep the campaigns in either the Return to boxes or I have a regular cardboard box for the ones that haven't come out as return to expansions yet.

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My Setup

• Top box has FA, and CU
  
  
• Box below it has all the extra bits that I don't use much (this has been moved to the closet to make space)
  
  
• Traveling Case (Holds a lot of unsleeved cards or more than enough sleeved ones.)
  
  
• Player Cards in BCW card box (I now have 2 of them)
  
  
• Return to... With their respective campaigns (Night of the Zealot has the standalones)

These right here.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MX64BF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1