
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,426
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Tiny Epic Zombies
- 1–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos is an expansion for Tiny Epic Cthulhu released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes.
In the Cult of Chaos expansion, a wicked Cultist of the Shrine emerges, determined to thwart the players' efforts and empower the Great Old One. This malevolent figure seeks to plunge the world into eternal chaos and darkness. The Cultist of the Shrine possesses the ability to traverse various locations, casting powerful incantations and summoning his devoted followers to wreak havoc upon the unfortunate town. These loyal disciples will go to great lengths to impede your progress and obstruct your path to victory. Prepare to face the treacherous Cultist as he orchestrates his sinister plans, maneuvering strategically and employing dark magic to fulfill his nefarious objectives. Only by overcoming their malevolent schemes can you hope to restore order and prevent the world from descending into eternal darkness. The Cult of Chaos expansion also features additional heroes to play, town locations to explore and Great Old Ones to defeat. It comes in a box of the same height and width (1/2 the depth) and quality of Tiny Epic Cthulhu.
Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos supports 1–4 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 Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos is 30–45 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 Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos 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.
Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos belongs to these categories: Horror and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos are: Scott Almes. 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 Tiny Epic Cthulhu: Cult of Chaos as an expansion for Tiny Epic Cthulhu. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tiny Epic Cthulhu to use it. Check that your edition of Tiny Epic Cthulhu is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.