
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Cthulhu: Death May Die – Bonus Relic Cards
- 1–5 players
- 90 min
- 2023

2024
Rules assistance for Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang, and Marco Portugal and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Cthulhu: Death May Die is back with a new standalone box and upgraded rules! Designed by Rob Daviau and Marco Portugal, Fear of the Unknown marks a new Season of the hit board game that brought a new twist to the mythos universe created by H.P. Lovecraft. Face the challenges of 6 new Episode and 2 new Elder Boxes, that bring new insanities and monsters as well as new modular rules in this cooperative board game for 1 to 5 players. —description from the publisher
Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown 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 Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown is 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 Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown for ages 14 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.
Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, 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 Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown are: Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang, and Marco Portugal. 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 Cthulhu: Death May Die – Fear of the Unknown 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.