Cthulhu Wars
Cthulhu Wars is a strategy boardgame where players must take on the role of alien races and gods taken from the Cthulhu mythos. The game is physically large and includes 64 figurines of the cultists, monsters, aliens and the Great Old Ones that range in height from approximately 20mm to 180mm. The game takes place on a map of Earth and each player must then take one of the four factions included in the base game. At the start of a turn, players Gather Power, then during a series of Action Rounds, the must spend this power to accomplish various task such as moving units, engaging in battles, summoning monsters, building gates, casting spells and awakening the Great Old One. Once all the players have run out of power, the action phase ends and the next turn begins. Victory is determined by accumulating points on the Doom track. The first player to 30 is the winner.
Average Age | 14+ |
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Average Play Time | 90 Minutes |
Format | Board / Card Game |
Game System | Cthulhu Wars |
Language | English |
Material | Mixed |
Max Players | 2 |
Mechanic | Action Point Allowance System, Area Control / Area Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers |
Min Players | 2 |
Product Code | GSTGEGCTHU01 |
Product Manufacturer | Petersen Games |
Rules Type | Core Rules |
Theme | Fantasy, Horror |