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2024
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Description
Tiny Epic Cthulhu is a 45-minute, 1-4 player cooperative game where players translate the Necronomicon, unveil the Great Old One, and seal portals in a 1920s New Arkhamoore beset by cosmic horror.
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The Discriminating Gamer Review at 0:15
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — A new action is introduced to banish followers, requiring players to roll dice based on spell cards.
- Bag Building — Cultist tentacles are added to the draw bag, introducing a new element that affects gameplay when drawn.
- Player roles — Introduces four new playable characters and the ability to play as the cultist.
- threat management — The cultist acts as an antagonist that moves around the board, collecting tentacles and hindering players.
- Variable player powers — The new characters and Old Ones have unique abilities that change how the game is played.
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Quotes (from this video)
- So why is it always hot in the corner of a room? Because the corner is 90°.
- I can't put it down.
- In all seriousness, this means so much to me.
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The Discriminating Gamer Top List at 14:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Fun and interesting mechanics
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Thematic elements
- Closing gates
- Arkham
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Movement — you're moving around Arkham trying to close gates
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Quotes (from this video)
- I love Cthulhu games. I think they're so much fun. I love that world. I've read I think I believe I've read every one of Lovecraft's stories.
- But man, I love this game. It is so much fun. I love the dice, the way you use dice in this game and how you're leveling up, but it's also driving you insane.
- So, there's a lot of replayability with these interactions between these monster boxes and the episodes. Really love Cthulhu: Death May Die. Brilliant game.
- Um Arkham Horror the board game, the second edition, which I played, never really thrilled me. I liked it, I didn't love it.
- my number one Cthulhu Mythos game of all time, Mansions of Madness second edition.
- the second edition has an app. And the app is great cuz it manages all of that stuff.
- It's a really really fun and creepy game.
- great app integration, great minis, great story that comes out of these games, and just a lot of fun.
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The Discriminating Gamer Review at 0:18 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- fun cooperative experience with Lovecraftian flavor
- compact package that belies surprising depth
- solid thematic integration with accessible rules
Cons
- perceived overengineering for some players
- not as streamlined or thematic as larger, RPG-style Cthulhu games
Thematic elements
- cooperative horror exploration and Necronomicon translation within a Lovecraftian cosmos
- Arkham-inspired town building and investigation in Lovecraftian mythos
- episodic, scenario-driven with escalating tensions and elder-god threats
Comparison games
- Mansions of Madness
- Cthulhu Death May Die
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- delirium track — progress toward insanity on individual tracks can cause collective or personal losses.
- location cards around a central spinner — town locations provide actions and are arranged around a central hub spinner.
- Necronomicon translation — players pay tentacles to fulfill symbol requirements on translation cards to progress.
- spinner phase — spinner determines round conditions, immediate effects, and location actions for that turn.
- tentacles as currency and danger — tentacles are collected from the shambler board and drawn from a bag; they drive actions but can cause overruns.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Tiny Epic Cthulhu does not do for me what those other games do, but I don't think it has to.
- it's a very fun cooperative game
- a tiny game, small package, but they're pretty epic experiences.
- on the Cody scale, I'm going to give it a seven.
- it's not terribly expensive, but packs a punch
- I think you'll enjoy this one
- overengineered
- I really like the Cthulhu theme
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The Discriminating Gamer Review at 0:12 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- exceptionally small footprint that still feels substantial on the table
- beautiful artwork on the components and box tops
- the spinner adds a distinctive, tactile twist that sets it apart from other Tiny Epic titles
- deluxe edition components (artifacts, astral items) add thematic flavor
- robust replayability with multiple investigators and variants
Cons
- tiny print in the rulebook can require glasses or close attention to small text
- storage and repacking can be fiddly due to the sheer number of small components
- deluxe-era additions can be confusing about what is core vs. expansion-appendix material
- first-time setup and organization can be a little finicky for new players
Thematic elements
- cosmic horror, occult investigation, detective work against eldritch forces
- Lovecraftian horror in a modern-ish investigative milieu, with a tablet-and-tables vibe and occult mysteries in a compact footprint
- story-driven but highly modular due to variable investigators, tokens, and events; blends theme with streamlined action and a spinner-driven rhythm
Comparison games
- Tiny Epic Kingdoms
- Tiny Epic Galaxies
- Other Tiny Epic titles in the series
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric components and modular board — Different locations (library, museum, park, store, etc.) and event cards create varying tactical considerations each session.
- character cards / investigators — Players have investigator roles with unique abilities, contributing to cooperative puzzle-solving and scenario progression.
- cooperative play with modular scenarios — The game supports solo and group play with a variety of scenarios and a Great Old One antagonist influencing the game.
- Modular Board — Different locations (library, museum, park, store, etc.) and event cards create varying tactical considerations each session.
- resource and token management — Players collect and spend various tokens (gold, keys, artifacts) to acquire abilities, draw cards, and influence the board state.
- Resource Management — Players collect and spend various tokens (gold, keys, artifacts) to acquire abilities, draw cards, and influence the board state.
- Roll/Spin to Move — A large spinner provides outcomes and twists during play, including events and effects that push investigation forward or escalate peril.
- spinner-based resolution — A large spinner provides outcomes and twists during play, including events and effects that push investigation forward or escalate peril.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Tiny Epic games I absolutely love them.
- This is the deluxe edition. This is a game by Gamelyn Games and Scott Alms.
- The spinner back—man, they brought the spinner back for this game.
- I love Cthulhu, too.
- I can't wait to give it a try.
- They're not always necessarily the best game, but they're good little games to take on trips and everything else.
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