Today, Chaosium Inc. announced the upcoming Gamefound campaign for Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins, an asymmetric strategy board game from Samuel W. Bailey, one of the designers of the Golden Geek-nominated Forbidden Stars.
Designed for 2–4 players, the game puts each player in command of a distinct faction devoted to one of the legendary deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. Each faction has its own powers and units, which players must use to outmaneuver their opponents and battle for cosmic supremacy.
Featured during Gamefound Summer Feast 2026, the game’s Gamefound page is now live. Fans can follow it for exclusive previews, updates, and future announcements.
Follow Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins on Gamefound.
Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins is an enhanced reimplementation of Forbidden Stars, which was nominated for the 2015 Golden Geek awards for Best Strategy Board Game and Best Thematic Board Game. The original game challenged players to lead factions with different abilities and play styles while balancing immediate moves with long-term strategy.
Old Ones Origins brings that strategic foundation into the Cthulhu Mythos setting, where ancient powers clash at the dawn of time. Players must learn the strengths of their faction, adapt their plans, and outmaneuver their rivals to become the ultimate force among the Old Ones.
Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins Key Features
- Wage War as an Eldritch Power: Lead a faction devoted to one of the legendary deities of the Cthulhu Mythos and battle for cosmic supremacy.
- Distinct Factions and Strategies: Master unique powers and units, adapt your plans, and find new ways to outmaneuver your opponents.
- A New Take on Forbidden Stars: Experience a Cthulhu Mythos reimagining of the award-nominated strategy game, designed by one of its original designers, Samuel W. Bailey.
- Bring the Cthulhu Mythos to the Table: Build an imposing army of highly detailed miniatures, including unique faction units and towering avatars.
“With Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins, I can’t wait for players to wage war as eldritch gods,” said designer Samuel W. Bailey. “After working on Forbidden Stars, I wanted to take what I learned and apply it to a new tabletop game. I’m excited for players around the world to explore its factions, strategies, and the Cthulhu Mythos setting.”
The Gamefound page for Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins is available to follow today for exclusive updates, previews, and future announcements. Players who follow the campaign and back it when it launches can unlock the Gamefound-exclusive Conflict Marker miniature.
About Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins
Designed by Samuel W. Bailey, one of the original designers of Forbidden Stars, Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins is an asymmetric strategy board game for 2–4 players set at the dawn of time, when eldritch gods battle for supremacy. Players lead distinct factions devoted to legendary deities of the Cthulhu Mythos, each with its own powers and units. To win, they must adapt their strategies, outmaneuver their rivals, and become the ultimate force among the Old Ones.
About Chaosium Inc.
Founded by visionary game designer Greg Stafford in 1975, Chaosium has captivated gamers, readers, and mythic adventurers for more than 50 years. Its award-winning roleplaying games, board games, and fiction include RuneQuest, Call of Cthulhu, King Arthur Pendragon, and HeroQuest, as well as classic board and card games such as White Bear & Red Moon, Nomad Gods, Arkham Horror, Credo, and Mythos. With Chaosium games, players can dream the dreams of dead gods and help construct the universe from its essential runes.
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