
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,813
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Monsters vs. Heroes: Victorian Nightmares
- 2–8 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

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Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Enrique Dueñas González and its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting.
Meet the main characters of Lovecraft's masterpieces "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "At the Mountains of Madness". Fight with Robert Olmstead or Zadok Allen, or the dreadful Deep One, or with William Dyer and Danforth, or the creatures that haunt Antarctica. During the game, you can play a card from your hand or draw a new card from the deck. Each card represents a character with a special skill you can use in your favor. The Innsmouth Folk can ambush and devour heroes. Warren Rice can rely on Francis Morgan or Professor Armitage. Unique characters have incredible powers, but don't underestimate the utility of Investigator of the Occult or deadly Albino Penguins.... Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthluhu Mythos is a fast and fun card game for 2 to 8 players. This set includes two different decks (30 cards each); use them separately to play with four players or fewer, or mash them together to play with more people, or to have the fun last a little longer!
Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos supports 2–8 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 Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos is 10–30 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 Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos for ages 8 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.
Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos belongs to these categories: Card Game and Horror. Its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting. 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 Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos are: Enrique Dueñas González. 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 Monsters vs. Heroes: Volume 2 – Cthulhu Mythos 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.