Call of Cthulhu: Starter Set – The Horror Roleplaying Game of Mystery and Investigation

Dare you unravel the secrets of the Mythos?

In Call of Cthulhu, you don't play superheroes, but ordinary people: journalists, librarians, private detectives, or university professors. Faced with horrors beyond human comprehension, your most precious weapon isn't your revolver, but your ability to ferret out clues from ancient grimoires... all while trying not to go mad.

What's in the box? Everything you need to play immediately without having to read the complete 400-page rulebook.

What you'll find in this Starter Set:

• Book 1: Introduction and "Alone Against the Flames". A solo choose-your-own-adventure tutorial scenario to learn the basics before gathering your friends.

• Book 2: Basic Rules. A streamlined and pedagogical version of the game system (the "Basic Roleplaying" d100 system).

• Book 3: Scenarios. Three ready-to-play adventures (including the classic Dead Man Stomp and The Light in the Fog) for your first sessions as the Keeper of Arcane Lore (the GM).

• Ready-to-Use Materials: 5 pre-generated characters, blank character sheets, a complete set of polyhedral dice (D4, D6, D10, D100...), and player handouts (letters, newspaper clippings).

Why this box is a masterpiece of accessibility:

• Zero Experience Required: It is designed specifically for those who have never played a role-playing game. The guide explains how to tell a story and run a game.

• The % System: It's the most intuitive system in the world. Do you have 60% in "Search"? Roll the dice: if you roll less than 60, you succeed. Simple and effective.

• The Sanity (SAN) Meter: The iconic mechanic of the game. Seeing a monster or reading a cursed book makes you lose SAN points. If it drops to zero, your character ends up in Arkham Asylum.

• 1920s Immersion: The hushed atmosphere of the Roaring Twenties, crank telephones, and steam-powered cars add a unique charm to the investigations.

Technical specifications:

• Number of players: 2 to 6 players (1 Keeper + Investigators)

• Age: 14+ (horror and madness themes)

• Game duration: 2 to 4 hours per scenario

• Game type: Role-playing game (RPG), Investigation, Horror