Mythos Tales

Published 2016

Macabre detection in the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft Welcome to H.P. Lovecraft’s Arkham, the 1920s. There will be many mysteries to uncover in this storytelling game of Lovecraftian terror. Using the provided newspaper, a list of allies, the directory of Arkham residents and a map of Arkham - your job is to follow the clues from location to location, suspect to suspect - to unravel the mystery and answer the questions posed at the end of each scenario. Your score will depend upon the number of clues points you needed to visit, the risks you took to your sanity in your investigations and your ability to find the correct answers to the questions. Match wits with Armitage's final score the man who has been exposed to the sanity-blasting truth about the existence of the age old evil! Can you beat his score? With that in mind it is time to collaborate with Armitage’s investigations to complete your training. This is not a typical board game: No dice, no luck, but a challenge to your mental ability. The cases that appear in print edition are: Case 1 - A Grain of Evil Case 2 - Flesh and Blood Case 3 - The King Cometh Case 4 - The Slumbering Solace Case 5 - The Serpent's Vengeance Case 6 - The Star of Tokelau Case 7 - The Vanished Girl Case 8 - Pasquel's Wager

Publishers

Mythos Tales

Game Info

Players
1-10 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.12/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
7.34
BGG Rank
#1492
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Mythos Tales supports 1 to 10 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Mythos Tales takes about 120 minutes.
Mythos Tales has a complexity rating of 2.12/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Mythos Tales is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Mythos Tales has a rating of 7.34/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,596 ratings. It is ranked #1492 overall.
Mythos Tales was designed by Hal Eccles, Jason Maxwell, Tim Uren, Will Kenyon. It was published in 2016.