
- BGG rank
- BGG #100
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Arkham Horror: The Card Game (Revised Core Set)
- 1–4 players
- 45–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2021

Expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Rules assistance for Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack is an expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by MJ Newman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Role Playing.
Barkham Horror is an alternate universe in which the conflict between humanity and the eldritch forces of the Mythos takes a back seat, and the conflict between dogs and cats takes center stage. In Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep, a 78-card standalone scenario pack, the investigators must stop Meowlathotep, the Prowling Chaos, Meowsenger of the Outer Feline Gods, who is terrorizing the city of Barkham. Only a few precious pups can defeat the various Meowsks of Meowlathotep and prevent them from destroying Barkham and the world! When this adventure kicks off, you are hot on the trail of a cat conspiracy. A catspiracy, if you will. Dogs all across town report seeing strange, unnatural cats prowling the streets of Barkham, and each day more and more pigeons are going missing. You've picked up the scent of something big, and once you sink your teeth into a story, you just can't let go. A little wet fur has never stopped you from finding the truth. Perhaps if you investigate the areas of Arkham most plagued by these sightings, you can root out the cat‐monsters that dwell within. —description from the publisher
Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Role Playing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack are: MJ Newman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Barkham Horror: The Card Game – The Meddling of Meowlathotep: Scenario Pack as an expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Arkham Horror: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Arkham Horror: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.