The shelf Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins
Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins
The Old Ones at the height of their power, fighting for the world.
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Time
- 120–240 min
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Why it lands at the table
Old Ones Origins is an asymmetric strategy game from Chaosium, designed by Samuel W. Bailey, the designer of Forbidden Stars.
Players take the role of Old Ones in an age when they ruled. Each faction plays differently.
It is listed for two to four players and two to four hours; the campaign later added a five-player mode.
How it plays
- 01
Each player takes an Old One faction.
- 02
Plan orders across the board.
- 03
Move forces and contest regions.
- 04
Resolve battles with your faction's strengths.
- 05
Meet the victory conditions before your rivals.
Good for
- Two to four players
- A long table, booked ahead
- Players who like to think
See it on the table
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- Type
- Base game
- Designer
- Samuel W. Bailey
- Publisher
- Chaosium
- Mode
- Competitive
- Edition
- English edition
Written from: chaosium.com, boardgamegeek.com.