
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,138
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Catharsis
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for Catharsis: Divine Wrath
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Catharsis: Divine Wrath is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Tomczyk and Art Gregory and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Re-rolling and Locking.
A divine aura has engulfed the world, tainting the once wonderous beauties of its fragile being. Divine Wrath is solo & cooperative dice rolling adventure board game for 1 to 5 players. You and other heroes will choose a hero and encounter a boss deck. Each boss deck features their own narrative and choices to make as you roll your dice with simultaneous action gameplay to navigate through traps, events, monsters, locations & more. Each game is a different experience as each hero has a deck of powers they draw from, creating unique synergies every playthrough. The game lasts 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, and by the end, win or lose, you will definitely be excited for your next challenge! —description from the designer
Catharsis: Divine Wrath 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 Catharsis: Divine Wrath is 45–90 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 Catharsis: Divine Wrath for ages 12 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.
Catharsis: Divine Wrath belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Re-rolling and Locking. 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 Catharsis: Divine Wrath are: David Tomczyk and Art Gregory. 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 Catharsis: Divine Wrath as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.