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Cthulhu Rising (2008)

2 players · 20 min · ★ 5.3 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
20 min
Age
—
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.3/10

Best for 2 players who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Cthulhu Rising

The stars are right and the time has come to summon Cthulhu from the watery depths… In Cthulhu Rising, one player plays on the side of the cultists as they try to summon the great Cthulhu. The other player plays the investigators trying to stop the cultist from unleashing the ultimate terror.

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Abstract StrategyHorror

Mechanics: Tile Placement · Designer: Reiner Knizia

Players: 2P

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Cthulhu Rising FAQ

How many players is Cthulhu Rising?
Cthulhu Rising plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game.
How long does Cthulhu Rising take to play?
A game of Cthulhu Rising takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cthulhu Rising any good?
Cthulhu Rising rates 5.3/10 from 233 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / horror game built around tile placement.