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Reign of Cthulhu (2016)

2–4 players · 40 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
40 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like horror games — medium-light complexity, plays in 40 min.

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About Reign of Cthulhu

Close portals, shut down cultists, and stave off insanity before an Old One awakens.

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HorrorNovel-based

Mechanics: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Trading · Designer: Matt Leacock, Chuck D. Yager

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Reign of Cthulhu FAQ

How many players is Reign of Cthulhu?
Reign of Cthulhu plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Reign of Cthulhu take to play?
A game of Reign of Cthulhu takes 40 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Reign of Cthulhu any good?
Reign of Cthulhu rates 7.4/10 from 8,160 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a horror / novel-based game built around action points, cooperative game, hand management.