Cthulhu Wars: Dire Cthulhu [CW-U13] (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 7.18. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.06. This exciting board game is suitable for 2 to 4 players and was published in 2018. It's a Dire Cthulhu figure expansion for the Cthulhu Wars board game by Petersen Games. It comes with an alternate sculpt figure for Great Cthulhu and a Loyalty Card, from the Onslaught 3 Kickstarter campaign. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Cthulhu Wars is a large - scale strategy board game. Players take on the roles of alien races and gods from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos. The game includes 64 figurines of cultists, monsters, aliens, and Great Old Ones, ranging from about 20 mm to nearly 180 mm in height. The game is set on an Earth map. Each player represents one of four factions in the base game. At the start of a turn, players gather power. Then, in a series of action rounds, they spend this power on tasks like recruiting cultists, moving units, battling, summoning monsters, building gates, casting spells, and awakening their Great Old One. When all players run out of power, the action phase ends, and the next turn begins. Victory is achieved by reaching 30 points on the Doom Track, but only if a player has unlocked all six spell books. The strategy involves expanding your power base and completing six tasks to get your faction's spell books. Each faction has unique monsters, spell books, and special abilities, and different requirements for getting spell books. The base game supports 2 - 4 players (the map can handle 5), and with expansions, it can support up to 8 players. At TheGameSteward, we're excited to offer this Cthulhu Wars: Dire Cthulhu Kickstarter game for online purchase. A significant portion of your spending will go towards backing new and amazing games on Kickstarter. If you have questions about purchasing this game, buying online at The Game Steward, or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

Using the Cthulhu Wars: Dire Cthulhu game is easy. First, set up the Earth map and place the figurines as per the game rules. Each player picks a faction from the base game. At the start of your turn, gather power. Then, during the action rounds, you can use this power for different tasks like getting cultists, moving your units around, having battles, calling on monsters, building gates, casting spells, and waking up your Great Old One. Keep an eye on the Doom Track. To win, you need to reach 30 points on it, but only after unlocking all six spell books. Remember, this is a Kickstarter special edition. Paid add - ons from the campaign are not included unless it's specifically stated. When you're done playing, carefully put away the figurines to avoid any damage. Store the game in a dry place to keep the cards and components in good condition. If you have any questions while playing, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward for help.