Opening The Way

Feb 02 2024 15
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A podcast for fans of the Cthulhu Wars boardgame by Petersen Games. We will be deep diving on all aspects of the CW to help others learn to play better! We will also indulge in the rich history of stories on which the pieces of the game are based.

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Season 1 Finale: A Multitude of Monstrosities

Feb 02 2024 51 mins  
We are tackling the rest of the Neutral Units for Cthulhu wars! Will there be a cliffhanger ending? Only time will tell...Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Talking a Whole Load About the Toad

Feb 02 2024 59 mins  
All he does is eat and sleep... and occasionally fight and steal gates. The Sleeper is the final* faction guide from Opening the Way!EDITOR'S NOTE: my aging laptop was really running the fan, I tried my best to make this less audible. Promise it gets a lot less noticeable a few minutes in. Thanks for understanding! Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games o

This Map is Pretty Chill

Dec 29 2023 15 mins  
This map may be cold, but the pacing is anything but glacial! Join us for another map-specific episode on the Primeval Earth Map! Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Great Cold Ones

Dec 29 2023 53 mins  
This faction rolls deep and its effects can be downright chilling for the opponents... Join us for another faction guide, this time on Windwalker!Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

This Map is Blowing Up Right Now

Nov 29 2023 25 mins  
Time is of the essence and the worms are getting hungry.... we discuss the Shaggai Map expansion!Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Consider This Veil Rended

Nov 29 2023 19 mins  
Learn about Hot Potato, the Way of the Worm and the Buddy System as we discuss the Ramsey Campell Horrors 2 neutral expansion!Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Slugs and Bugs

Nov 29 2023 28 mins  
Mind control & parasites & Elder Signs, oh my! Acolytes are NOT safe as we discuss the Ramsey Campell Horrors 1 neutral expansion!Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

A Family Affair

Oct 31 2023 41 mins  
You think your family is dysfunctional? You obviously haven't met the Whateleys... Join us as we break down the Dunwich Horror neutral expansion! Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Gateway Drug

Oct 31 2023 56 mins  
They have mutants among their ranks and an insatiable thirst to build (~10 or 12) gates. Join us for another faction guide, this time on Opener of the Way! Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8

Seeing Double

Oct 01 2023 21 mins  
Catch up to your opponents, don't move, and think twice as we break down Great Old One Pack 4!Thanks for Listening! Join the Cthulhu Wars Discord to play games online via TTS: https://discord.gg/2h9fQ52rF8