Cthulhu Fluxx

Looney Labs, Black Monk, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2012
2–6 · best 4 10–40 min Weight 1.4/5
6.6 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
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6.6 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Fans of chaos and horror will love Cthulhu Fluxx! The game blends Lovecraft’s universe with the madness of Fluxx’s ever-changing rules.

Highlights
  • Fun and unpredictable chaos
  • Cthulhu theme well integrated
  • Quick and dynamic matches
Keep in mind
  • Rules constantly change, can confuse
  • Translation dependency to play
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to dive into the dark and horrifying mysteries of Cthulhu Fluxx! In this card game, you’ll investigate ancient secrets while battling insanity and evil cults. With characters like the desperate Poet, the obsessed Artist, and the Professor on expeditions, you’ll uncover secrets no mortal was meant to know. But beware: Cthulhu and other Creepers can ruin your plans for victory! As with all games in the Fluxx series, the rules constantly change as players play cards, altering everything from how many cards you can hold to how to win the game. Collect Keepers to meet victory conditions, but be prepared for chaos that can erupt at any moment.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Families

Game: Fluxx Players: Games with expansions that add solo play Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Looney Labs, Black Monk, Edge Entertainment, Hobby Japan, Hobby World, Pegasus Spiele, Raven Distribution
Designer Keith Baker
Artist Derek Ring

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23want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can participate?
From 2 to 6 players.
What’s the average game duration?
Between 10 and 40 minutes.
Is it hard to learn?
No, the game is simple, but the rules constantly change, which can be confusing at first.
Does it require translation to play?
Yes, the game has a lot of text and depends on translation to be played.
Is it recommended for kids?
It depends on maturity, as the theme is dark and might be scary.

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