Preorder now! Expected delivery on August 31, 2026. This is the Kickstarter exclusive Rlyeh Rising Expansion for the Cthulhu: Death May Die board game. The core game and other Kickstarter extras aren't included. With a Board Game Geek rating of 5.49 and an average player rating of 6.06, it's a must - have for board game fans. Suitable for 1 to 5 players and published in 2019. The heart of this expansion is the colossal Cthulhu figure. Measuring 44 x 44 cm at the base and 57 cm tall to the wingtips, its base serves as the game board! This pre - assembled plastic statue, except for clip - on wings, is sculpted in terrifying detail and can be proudly displayed. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, in this game, you and fellow players are 1920s investigators trying to summon and stop Elder Gods. Starting insane, your goal is to defeat Cthulhu, but dice rolls may lead to madness - induced actions. The game has multiple standalone episodes with a two - act structure. If a character dies before summoning, you lose; after summoning, as long as one player is alive, there's a chance to win. In Rlyeh Rising, the ritual is done, Cthulhu is coming, and the world is doomed. But investigators can travel to Rlyeh to stop him in transit. The action takes place on Cthulhu's base, with figures moving using a movement ruler. You must defeat Cthulhu stage by stage, attacking one area at a time. The expansion comes with a Mythos deck with extra monster summoning and events. Components include the Cthulhu figure, custom madness tokens, movement ruler, Elder One, Monsters, and Episode cards, Mythos deck, and rules insert. Rlyeh Rising is a unique finale, bringing new tokens, cards, and rule changes as figures move freely on the rocky base. Backed by TheGameSteward, we'll use a portion of your spend to support new Kickstarter games. Contact us for purchase or game advice.
How to play: First, assemble the Cthulhu figure by attaching the clip - on wings. Set up the game using the components provided, like the Mythos deck, cards, and tokens. Each player starts as an investigator in an insane state. Your long - term goal is to defeat Cthulhu. Follow the two - act structure of each episode. Before summoning, make sure no character dies or you'll lose. After summoning, as long as one player is alive, keep trying to win by attacking Cthulhu stage by stage. Use the movement ruler to move your figures on Cthulhu's base. Pay attention to the events in the Mythos deck. Notes: This is an expansion, so you need the core game to play. The pre - order has an expected delivery date in 2026. Maintenance: Keep the plastic figure away from sharp objects to avoid scratches. Store the cards and tokens in a dry place to prevent damage. You can display the Cthulhu figure proudly, but be careful not to knock it over due to its large size.
