Wake up, Cthulhu!

A game by Miguel Bruque, Miguel Bruque

1 - 4 Players 30 minutes Low

Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Push Your Luck

Card Game, Horror

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Description

The awakening of Cthulhu is near and you're one of the cultists trying to prove your worth to the Great Old One. In Wake up, Cthulhu, a card game for 1 to 4 players, you'll need to demonstrate your mastery of the Greater Arcane to become Cthulhu's right-hand servant. With a playtime of just 30 minutes, this game is a quick and thrilling ride into the world of horror and dark magic. As you collect ingredients and cast spells from the Grimoire, you'll earn Arcane Knowledge points and outmaneuver your fellow cultists. But beware, the use of dark powers comes with a price, and curses can fall upon you at the end of each round, changing the course of the game. Will you emerge as the most knowledgeable cultist, or will you succumb to the awakening horror? With easy-to-learn rules and mechanics like betting, bluffing, and hand management, Wake up, Cthulhu is a game of strategy and luck that will keep you on the edge of your seat.