Cthulhu Realms

Tasty Minstrel Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH, Arclight Games · Board game · 2015
7.5 Ludopedia 6.7 BGG 2–4 · best 2 25–45 min Weight 2.1/5
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Looking for a fast-paced card game with a Lovecraftian theme and a splash of dark humor? Cthulhu Realms is for you! It's pure card combat with player elimination.

Highlights
  • Fast and to the point
  • Constant player interaction
  • Lovecraftian theme with humor
  • Addictive deck building
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination can frustrate
  • Luck of the draw matters
  • Theme can be dark
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for a mind-bending trip into the Lovecraftian universe in Cthulhu Realms! Here, the objective is straightforward: drive your opponents to complete madness or ensure you're the last one with a shred of sanity when the game concludes. Each player starts with a basic little deck, filled with initiates and loyal (or not-so-loyal) followers. Every turn, you draw five cards, and the show begins. Want to deploy locations that give you extra power? Want to sabotage others' sanity? Or perhaps gather conjuring power to buy new cards and boost your deck? Everything is possible! Remember that the locations you play can only be used once per turn, and at the end of your turn, cards in hand and activated locations go to the discard pile. Lost all your sanity? Too bad, you're out! If you're the only sane one left, victory is yours. Otherwise, whoever has the most sanity when the deck runs out claims the glory (or what's left of it). It's a fast-paced game with a touch of dark humor and plenty of direct interaction, perfect for those who enjoy a card battle with a cosmic horror theme without getting bogged down in complexity.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Digital Implementations: Steam Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Tasty Minstrel Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, Baldar, Edge Entertainment, GaGa Games, Pendragon Game Studio
Designer Darwin Kastle
Artist Adam P. McIver, Rob Lundy, Thomas Deeny

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53want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Cthulhu Realms?
Games typically last between 25 and 45 minutes, making them quite dynamic.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.
Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is considered low to moderate (BGG weight 2.08/5), with rules that are easy to grasp within a few rounds.
Do I need to know English to play?
No! The game has no language dependency; all important information is conveyed through card icons.
What happens if I lose all my sanity?
If you lose all your sanity, you are out of the game. The last player with sanity wins, or whoever has the most sanity when the deck runs out.
Is this a cooperative game?
No, Cthulhu Realms is a competitive game where you try to eliminate your opponents.

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