7.8
rating
Ludopedia
7.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
If you love a good Lovecraftian mystery, Mythos Tales is your next challenge.
Highlights
- Engaging narrative
- Intense cooperation
- No dice, pure reasoning
Keep in mind
- Limited replayability
- Sanity at stake
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Welcome to 1920s Arkham, where the air is thick with mystery and the night hides secrets that even the bravest investigator can’t ignore. Mythos Tales places you, alongside the enigmatic Dr. Armitage, in a race against time to uncover who or what lies behind a series of supernatural crimes. Instead of rolling dice, you’ll flip through newspapers, analyze documents, talk to locals, and use your own logic to piece together the puzzle. Each scenario offers a set of clues spread across different locations, and each clue you solve costs sanity points—beware, fear can be as lethal as the enemy! The goal is to answer the final questions correctly in each case; the more correct answers, the more points you earn. The game works both in groups and solo, and the lack of dice ensures tension is always based on reasoning, not luck. If you love Lovecraftian stories, deduction, and a solid mental challenge, Mythos Tales promises intense investigative nights, but remember: sanity is at stake, and replayability may be limited if you don’t vary the case order. Prepare your mind, bring a coffee, and good luck!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
BEST
3
BEST
4
REC
5
REC
6
OK
7
OK
8
OK
9
OK
10
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
8th Summit, Broadway Toys LTD, Grey Fox Games, Hobby World, MS Edizioni, MTS Games, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
Hal Eccles, Jason Maxwell, Tim Uren, Will Kenyon
Artist
Edu Torres, George Patsouras, Miguel Coimbra, Uildrim
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play Mythos Tales?
From 1 to 10 players. The game is designed for both group and solo play, offering a cooperative or solo experience.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the number of cases selected and the speed of investigation.
What are the main components of the game?
Newspaper, allies list, Arkham map, character tokens, clue cards, sanity tokens, and score tokens.
Does the game have a complex setup or rules?
No, the rules are clear and straightforward; the main challenge is logic and deduction, not mechanics.
Who is Mythos Tales best suited for?
Fans of Lovecraft, investigation games, and horror stories that value narrative and deduction over luck.
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