Board Game Geek Rating: 7.18. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.06. This is a Kickstarter Edition hardcover rulebook for the Cthulhu Wars board game's Omega Final Onslaught. It's a must - have compendium that combines rules for the core Cthulhu Wars game and all its expansions in one convenient reference. It comes from the Onslaught Daemon Sultan/Bubastis Kickstarter campaigns. Note that unless stated otherwise, paid add - ons and Stretch Goals from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included.
This officially released rulebook comprehensively covers the core game, all expansions, and promos from the Final Onslaught Kickstarter. Cthulhu Wars is an epic strategy board game where players embody alien races and gods from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos. The game is quite large and includes 64 figurines of cultists, monsters, aliens, and Great Old Ones, ranging from about 20 mm to nearly 180 mm in height.
Set on a map of Earth, each player represents one of four base - game factions. At the turn start, gather power. Then, in action rounds, spend power on tasks like recruiting cultists, moving units, battling, summoning monsters, building gates, casting spells, and awakening your Great Old One. When power runs out, the action phase ends, and a new turn begins. Victory depends on accumulating points on the Doom Track. The first to 30 wins if they've unlocked all six spell books.
The strategy hinges on expanding your power base and achieving six tasks to get your faction's spell books. Each faction has unique monsters, spell books, and special abilities, with different requirements for obtaining spell books. All factions have multiple strategies.
The base game supports 2 - 4 players (the map can handle 5), and with expansion - released new factions and maps, it can support up to 8 players. At TheGameSteward, we're excited to back campaigns to bring you games like this. A significant portion of your spending on this rulebook will go towards backing great new Kickstarter games! If you have questions about purchasing, online buying, or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
Using the Cthulhu Wars Omega Final Onslaught Rulebook is straightforward. First, gather 2 to 4 friends (the map can handle up to 5 players, and with expansions, up to 8). Each player picks one of the four base - game factions. At the start of your turn, gather power. Then, use that power during the action rounds to do things like recruit cultists, move your units around the Earth - shaped map, fight other players, summon cool monsters, build gates, cast spells, and wake up your Great Old One. Keep an eye on the Doom Track. The first one to get 30 points wins, but only if you've unlocked all six spell books.
Here are some things to note. This is a Kickstarter special edition rulebook. Unless it's clearly said, paid add - ons and Stretch Goals from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included. Each faction has its own special way of getting spell books, so take your time to figure out the best strategy for your chosen faction.
To keep your rulebook in good shape, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. If it gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Enjoy your game of Cthulhu Wars!
