Asmodee Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game — Hungering Abyss Starter Set

Asmodee Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game — Hungering Abyss Starter Set is a cooperative tabletop roleplaying adventure for a group of 2–6, including a game master. Its learn-as-you-play framing and Dynamic Pool System are aimed at both new and experienced role-players, while the included adventure materials support a horror-themed story campaign.

At a glance

The listing describes a cooperative roleplaying adventure for up to 6 players, including 1 game master.
Learn-as-you-play setup uses the Dynamic Pool System, according to the listing.
Scene-and-act structure is presented as accommodating shorter sessions or longer play.
The contents list includes character portfolios, dice, maps, cards, puzzle pieces, tokens and story handouts.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single listed set supplies a campaign and multiple play aids, including 24 six-sided dice and 3 double-sided maps.
Designed for groups of 2–6, which the listing clarifies as 5 players plus a game master.
The learn-as-you-play approach may help newcomers get started with collaborative roleplaying.

Technical specifications

19 specifications

Identity
Brand	Asmodee
Model	ESDPSAH01EN
Edition	Standard Edition
Set name	Hungering Abyss
Game type	Board Game

Players and play
Players	2-6
Recommended age	14 years and up
Genre	Strategy
Mechanics	cooperative, strategic
Estimated playing time	1 hours, 60 minutes
Language	English
Theme	Horror

Physical details
Dimensions listed	8.9 x 11.4 x 0.1 inches
Material	Cardboard
Color	Multicolor
Indoor/outdoor use	Indoor
Operation mode	manual

Other listing details
Rulebook availability	Printed Included
Cautionary statement	No Warning Applicable

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details conflict or are unclear: player-count fields say 2–6 while feature text says up to 5 players, and the description clarifies 5 players plus 1 game master. The time appears as both “1 hours, 60 minutes” and “1+ Hour Playtime.” Check the selected listing for the intended session length and group format.

What’s in the box

Included

Game master's reference board
1 adventure booklet (48 pages)
5 character portfolios
24 six-sided dice (12 black and 12 green)
3 double-sided poster maps
16 non-player character profile cards
21 item and spell cards
3 punchboards (puzzles and tokens)
Several handouts (evidence pieces such as a journal and letters)

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Groups wanting a cooperative horror-themed roleplaying campaign for 2–6 participants, with one person serving as game master.
Newcomers interested in a learn-as-you-play tabletop RPG as well as experienced role-players looking for an Arkham Horror adventure.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a conventional board game that does not require a game master or collaborative roleplaying.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 91 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars5%5%
1 star6%6%

Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of low ratings shows that experiences are not uniformly favorable. Ratings alone do not explain the reasons. Buyers should weigh that uncertainty against the listed format, which relies on collaborative storytelling and a game master.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can play?

The player field lists 2–6. The description specifies five players plus one game master, while a feature says up to five players, so confirm the intended group format in the selected listing.

What is included?

The listed contents include a game master reference board, a 48-page adventure booklet, five character portfolios, 24 six-sided dice, three double-sided poster maps, cards, punchboards and handouts.

Is it suitable for new role-players?

The listing presents the adventure as learn-as-you-play and says it is intended for both newcomers and experienced role-players.

How long does a session take?

The listing gives an inconsistent time value of “1 hours, 60 minutes” and also describes playtime as 1+ hour. Check the selected listing for clarification.