Cthulhu Dice

Black Monk, Edge Entertainment, Steve Jackson Games · Board game · 2010
6.2 Ludopedia 5.2 BGG 2–6 · best 5 5 min Weight 1.1/5
Buy · from US$ 7.49
6.2 rating Ludopedia
5.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Want a quick dose of cosmic madness and laughs? Cthulhu Dice is that dice game that fits in your pocket and livens up any gathering of friends.

Highlights
  • Super fast and fun game
  • Thematic and stylish die
  • Great icebreaker
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination can be frustrating
  • Pure luck, little strategy
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a mad dash to insanity with Cthulhu Dice! In this fast-paced and chaotic game, you and your friends take on the roles of rival cultists, all vying to serve the Great Cthulhu... or, more likely, to drive each other mad before they do it to you. The premise is simple: roll the custom 12-sided die, which looks like it was plucked straight from an Old One's lair, complete with tentacles and arcane symbols. Each roll can mean losing sanity for your opponents, or perhaps even stealing a piece of their sanity. But beware! When the dreaded Cthulhu appears on the die, everyone's sanity is threatened. The goal is clear: be the last cultist with all your marbles. Lose all 18 of your sanity glass beads, and it's game over for you. If everyone succumbs to madness together, Cthulhu himself celebrates his victory. It's a perfect game to get a group warmed up, with matches lasting less time than it takes to brew tea, but with guaranteed laughs and a touch of cosmic horror. Ideal for those who enjoy dice games with a hint of humor and player elimination, without complexity and with plenty of fun.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–6 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Dice with Icons Components: Glow in the Dark Components: Polyhedral (not D6) dice Containers: Drawstring Bag Digital Implementations: VASSAL Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Black Monk, Edge Entertainment, Steve Jackson Games
Designer Steve Jackson (I)
Artist Alex Fernandez (I)

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36want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the main objective of Cthulhu Dice?
The objective is to be the last player with sanity, meaning with your glass beads intact. If everyone loses their sanity, Cthulhu wins.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 6 players.
How long does a game session last?
Games are extremely fast, usually lasting only about 5 minutes.
Is the game complicated to learn?
No, the rules are very simple and straightforward, focusing on dice rolling.
What happens when a player loses all their sanity?
They are eliminated from the game. The game continues until only one sane player remains or everyone goes mad.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's great for those looking for a quick, light game with horror and humor themes, ideal for parties or kicking off a game night.
Is the die normal?
No, it's a custom 12-sided die with thematic Cthulhu icons, and it glows in the dark!

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