Horror, Mystery and Investigation In A Box!

TheCall of Cthulhu Starter Setcontains everything you need to play the worlds best roleplaying game of horror, mystery and investigation!

Updated for the 40th Anniversary of Call of Cthulhu

Chaosium Unveiled: Inside The Call of Cthulhu Starter Set

Watch the unveiling video to see the book for yourself. Remember that you get the PDF when getting the physical copy.

What is Roleplaying?

In a roleplaying game, everyone works together in a team, each playing an investigator character.One player runs the gamethe Keeper of Arcane Lorewho referees the game and presents the story and adventure plots to the other players.

Dice and the rules of the game determine the success or failure for your characters actionsall while you are propelled into dramatic and nerve-tingling situations! The emphasis is on having fun.

What's Inside

TheCall of Cthulhu Starter Setcontains books, dice, premade character sheets, maps, and enough content to keep a group busy for several roleplaying sessions.

This updated Starter Set also includes:

• New box art by Lin Hsiang
• Updated interior book cover designs
• All errata and corrections
• 40th Anniversary Investigator Sheets

Rules & Dice

Three softcover manuals broken into rules and scenarios to guide you in playingCall of Cthulhu. The box also includes all the dice you need to play the game: a D4, D6, D8, D20, Percentile D10, and an extra D10 in a different color for use as a bonus/penalty die.

Solo Scenario

Learn to play in the best way possibleby playing! The special introduction Alone Against The Flames, a soloCall of Cthulhuscenario, teaches you the basic rules of the game and character creation as you find yourself in the rural New England town of Emberheadbut can you escape?

Scenarios

Three scenarios designed for 3, 4 and up to 5 players.

InPaper Chase, the search for a missing professor leads to a grizzly discovery.

Edge of Darknesssees a group of investigators fulfill the wish of a dying friend, and attempt to undo the mistakes of the past.

Finally, inDead Man Stomp, Harlem and jazz music serve as a backdrop to the nefarious schemes of an alien god.

Maps & Handouts

Player aids are an essential component toCall of Cthulhugameplay. Each scenario has its own collection of maps, notes and player handouts. Each presented in full color, these play aids will enhance your gameplay, and help your players immerse themselves in each of the investigations.

What's Next?

Once youve devoured everything theCall of Cthulhu Starter Sethas to offer, youll want to expand your horror experience with these! Just click on the images to get more information on each product.

• Keeper Rulebook: Everything you need forCall of Cthulhuat your fingertips, and will enhance all of your games.
• Investigator Handbook: Expanded rules for creating players characters, a wealth of over 100 occupations and skill descriptions, as well as guidance on getting the most from the game.
  
• Gateways to Terror: Three short-play scenarios for theCall of Cthulhuroleplaying game, ideal for beginning and experienced players and Keepers alike.
  
• Doors to Darkness: Five scenarios written especially for beginning Keepers and players ofCall of Cthulhu.