Board Game Geek Rating: 7.14. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.04. This 2017 strategy board game is perfect for 3 - 4 players (map supports up to 5, and with expansions up to 8). It's the retail edition of Cthulhu Wars Core Board Game by Petersen Games. There's only cosmetic damage, which won't affect the game components.
In Cthulhu Wars, you become alien races and gods from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos. The game is big and comes with 64 figurines of cultists, monsters, aliens, and Great Old Ones, ranging from about 20 mm to nearly 180 mm in height.
The game unfolds on an Earth map. Each player leads one of four base - game factions. At the turn start, gather power. Then, in action rounds, spend it 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. Win by getting 30 points on the Doom Track, but only if you've unlocked all six spell books.
The strategy involves expanding your power and completing six tasks for your faction's spell books. Each faction has unique monsters, spell books, and special abilities. All factions have multiple strategies.
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Using Cthulhu Wars is easy. First, set up the Earth - themed map and distribute the components to each player according to their chosen faction. At the start of your turn, gather power. Then, use this power during the action rounds to do different things like recruiting cultists or battling. Remember, victory is about getting 30 points on the Doom Track and unlocking all six spell books.
Here are some notes. The game has cosmetic damage, but it won't affect how you play. When handling the 64 figurines, be gentle as they come in different sizes. Also, keep in mind that each faction has its own way of getting spell books, so plan your strategy accordingly.
For maintenance, store the game in a cool, dry place to prevent any damage to the board or figurines. After each use, make sure to put all the components back in their proper places. This will help keep the game in good condition for many plays to come.
