Cthulhu Wars: Great Old One Pack Three

Green Eye Games, Petersen Games · Board game · 2015
3–5 90 min Weight 3.0/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for Cthulhu Wars veterans looking to inject chaos and new dynamics into their games. The highlight is the drastic rule change affecting every player.

Highlights
  • Impressive and detailed miniature
  • Shifts dynamics for all players
  • Unique and devastating powers
  • Faithful to Lovecraftian lore
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game to play
FOR GENRE FANS
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About the game
Get ready for total apocalypse! The 'Great Old One Pack Three' brings nothing less than Gobogeg, the Twice-Invoked, to your table. If you're a fan of H.P. Lovecraft, you know that Danforth's visions in 'At the Mountains of Madness' are terrifying, and that's exactly what this miniature represents: the embodiment of the Moon-Ladder. We're talking about the moment when Earth is literally ripped apart from within to make room for a new moon, turning everything into seething magma. Bizarre? Absolutely. And in-game, this translates to pure chaos.

Gobogeg isn't just another figure on the board; his arrival flips the table. When the first player manages to awaken this entity, they take control of the figure and the loyalty card, but the impact goes far beyond that. Gobogeg's presence drastically alters the rules for ALL players, forcing everyone to adapt their strategies on the fly. He comes with a unique and devastating power, and if you're clever enough to fulfill the requirements of his spellbook, you can further enhance this Great Old One's destructive capabilities.

This expansion is perfect for those who have already mastered the Cthulhu Wars base game and feel that the match needs a higher element of unpredictability. It's the kind of addition that transforms the table dynamics, bringing a new level of threat and tension. If you want to watch the world melt while trying to dominate Earth with your own cultists, Gobogeg is the missing piece. Just keep in mind that, being very specific content, the language dependency is high, so you'll need a translation for the cards and manuals to avoid getting lost in the magma.
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Cthulhu Wars Theme: Cthulhu Mythos
Publisher Green Eye Games, Petersen Games
Designer Sandy Petersen
Artist Jo Brumby
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to use this pack?
Yes, this is an expansion. You need Cthulhu Wars to play with Gobogeg.
Is Gobogeg hard to use?
He has his own mechanics and alters global rules, so players should be well-versed in the base game to avoid confusion.
Does he make the game longer?
The base playtime remains similar, but the dynamics shift, potentially accelerating or stalling certain strategies depending on who awakens him.
Is the miniature high quality?
Yes, it's a detailed piece representing the 'Moon-Ladder' vision, making it a collector's item for Lovecraft fans.
Can I play it without knowing English?
It will be difficult. Since there are loyalty cards and spellbooks, you'll need a translation to understand the new effects.