In Cthulhu: Death May Die, inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, you and your fellow players represent investigators in the 1920s who instead of trying to stop the coming of Elder Gods, want to summon those otherworldly beings so that you can put a stop to them permanently. You start the game insane, and while your long-term goal is to shoot Cthulhu in the face, so to speak, at some point during the game you'll probably fail to mitigate your dice rolls properly and your insanity will cause you to do something terrible — or maybe advantageous. Hard to know for sure.
The game has multiple episodes, and each of them has a similar structure of two acts, those being before and after you summon whatever it is you happen to be summoning. If any character dies prior to the summoning, then the game ends and you lose; once the Elder One is on the board, as long as one of you is still alive, you still have a chance to win.
The episodes are all standalone and not contingent on being played in a certain order or with the same players.
- DEFEAT ELDRITCH HORRORS: Take on the role of Investigators racing to stop the summoning of an Elder God and prevent the apocalypse.
- HIGHLY DETAILED FIGURES: Immerse yourself in the horror with intricately crafted plastic figures representing Investigators, Cultists, and monstrous Elder Horrors.
- COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY: Team up with friends to combat otherworldly evil forces. Only through collaboration and unique skills can you hope to succeed.
- UNIQUE CHARACTERS: Each Investigator brings a distinct set of abilities to the table. Face off against different Elder Gods with their own followers and powers, ensuring each game is a unique experience.
- INTENSE HORROR ADVENTURE: Dive into the Lovecraftian world of madness and mystery as you search for clues, battle cultists, and confront unimaginable horrors.
PLAYER COUNT: 1-5
RECOMMENDED AGES: 14+
PLAY TIME: 90-120 mins