Among Cultists: A Social Deduction Thriller

Godot Games · Board game · 2023
4–8 · best 7 45–90 min Weight 2.4/5
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Perfect for those who love suspecting their friends in a night of cosmic horror!

Highlights
  • Addictive social deduction
  • Constant suspense atmosphere
  • Fast and intense gameplay
  • Inspired by modern classics
Keep in mind
  • Heavily dependent on social interaction
  • Can get chaotic with many players
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About the game
Ever played a social deduction classic like Among Us? Well, get ready, because Among Cultists brings that exact adrenaline to your tabletop in a super engaging way! The atmosphere is pure suspense within the halls of Miskatonic University. You and your friends will play as investigators trying to prevent a colossal cosmic horror from entering our world, but there's a catch: not everyone in the group is on the side of good. Yes, there are cultists among you, working secretly to sabotage everything and ensure evil prevails.

The game unfolds over 10 intense rounds. On one side, the investigators must race against the clock to accumulate victory points or, if things get messy, use voting to cast out the traitors from the academy. On the other side, the cultists play dirty, using actions and events to sabotage the investigation or strategically eliminate their peers. With board movement and encounters that can shift the game's momentum, every move is a gamble. Will you trust your friend who just claimed to see something strange in the lab, or are they just another cultist trying to lead you astray? It's a game of bluffing, deduction, and high tension, perfect for those who love a good mystery and don't mind being called a traitor during dinner!
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Publisher Godot Games
Designer Stefan Godot
Artist Andreas Schroth, Jarrod Owen, Jose David Lanza Cebrian, Karsten Schulmann, Stephen Gibson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal player count?
It works great with 4 to 8 players, with the social tension ramping up as the group gets larger.
How long does a typical game last?
Expect around 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the player count and how intense the bluffing gets.
Is the game complex to learn?
Not at all! It's quite straightforward with easy-to-remember rules, perfect for deduction game fans.
Do I need to know Lovecraft's lore?
Not required, but the cosmic horror theme adds a wonderful layer for fans of the genre.
How do you win?
Investigators win by accumulating points or voting out all cultists. Cultists win by sabotaging or eliminating the investigators.