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Cthulhu Realms (2015)

2–4 players · 25–45 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
25–45 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 25–45 min.

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About Cthulhu Realms

In Cthulhu Realms, each player tries to reduce their opponents to insanity or have more sanity than their opponents when the deck runs out. Each player starts the game with a small deck comprised of initiates, goons and followers. Five cards from the deck form a row of available cards on the table; with more than two players, place three available cards between each pair of players. Each turn, you start with five cards in hand, playing those cards in order to put locations in…

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Card GameHorrorHumorNovel-based

Mechanics: Deck, Player Elimination · Designer: Darwin Kastle

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Cthulhu Realms FAQ

How many players is Cthulhu Realms?
Cthulhu Realms plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Cthulhu Realms take to play?
A game of Cthulhu Realms takes 25–45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cthulhu Realms any good?
Cthulhu Realms rates 6.7/10 from 2,914 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / horror game built around deck, player elimination.