Kult: Inferno
- 2–99 players
- 45–60 min
- 1997
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,042
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Kult
1995
Rules assistance for Kult
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–99 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kult
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Kult is a board game released in 1995 for 2–99 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Bryan Winter and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Reality as you know it is a lie. The world we see around us is an illusion hiding True Reality, a horrible illusion fabricated to keep humanity at bay, and to prevent our awakening. That is the premise to the darkest of the CCGs. You play an Archon or an Angel of Death. You lay beings or regions around you and to the side in a Tarot type layout. On these cards you can play influence cards. Your spell casters can play spells and there are commandments that you can play that have instant effects. On your turn you try to influence the population at large by moving population counters onto your outer cards then to your inner cards then onto the card representing you. With 2 players there are 9 population markers and the first to sway 5 wins. Of course along the way your beings will be throwing everything but the kitchen sink at each other. Between the subject matter and the dark and very graphic cards this is not a kids game.
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- Target Games
- Wydawnictwo MAG
- Hobby & Works
- Heartbreaker
Questions and answers
Kult supports 2–99 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 Kult is 45 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 Kult 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.
Kult has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Kult belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Kult are: Bryan Winter. 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 Kult 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.