
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,109
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Incursion
- 1–2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set
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Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set is an expansion for Dust 1947 released in 2017 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Something dark has happened in the sands of Babylon... An event that will forever change the World of Dust. The creatures from the First Summoning Army Set are the first direct result of this event. They have come back into this ancient place, where they were old once this land was young. They are now unleashed on this World at War and they won't bring it any peace. This reference comes in a 30.5 x 21.5 x 10.5 cm size box and includes: - three miniatures, one Avatar of Nyarlathotep and two Spawns of Cthulhu - three unit cards, one for each miniature, for the Mythos Bloc - twelve Mythos Bloc dice - one army booklet with New Skills and Platoon
Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set is 30–90 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 Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set for ages 13 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.
Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 catalogue lists Dust 1947: First Summoning – Cthulhu Mythos Army Set as an expansion for Dust 1947. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dust 1947 to use it. Check that your edition of Dust 1947 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.