
- BGG rank
- BGG #358
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Cthulhu Wars
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for 8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse
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8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse is an expansion for 8 Bit Attack released in 2020 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sandy Petersen and Lincoln Petersen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game.
Vanquish the evil demons of the very apocalypse in this expansion to 8-Bit Attack! The Apocalypse expansions adds 9 new heroes, 55 new enemies, 20 new champions, and a new final boss – The Spider Mastermind!
8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse are: Sandy Petersen and Lincoln Petersen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 8 Bit Attack: Apocalypse as an expansion for 8 Bit Attack. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 8 Bit Attack to use it. Check that your edition of 8 Bit Attack is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.