Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition

A project in Hayward, CA by Chaosium Inc.
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Call of Cthulhu is an award-winning roleplaying game, first published in 1981. The 7th Edition will have updated rules and new content.
Backers: 3668
Average Pledge Per Backer: $153

Funded: $561,836 of $40,000
Dates: May 28th -> Jun 29th (32 days)
Project By: Chaosium Inc.
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Latest News

Cthulhu Company Kickstarted Itself to Death, Then This Happened

April 30th - via: geekandsundry.com
How does a half-million dollar Kickstarter fail? And why would another company step in and spend six figures to raise it from the dead? Chaosium, Inc. is one (Read More)

New Goal and New Gold!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A new Stretch Goal has been added for $265k, we have 4 hours to get there...lets do it! We have also added a new item to the Curiosity Shoppe from our recent expedition into the ruins of Innsmouth. Innsmouth Gold - Ten "genuine" coins from the horde... (Read More)

Will add-ons be available after the kickstarter?

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Most (not all) add-ons and props from both the OE kickstarter and the CoC 7th edition kickstarter will be available on our website at https://catalog.chaosium.com/. Once all of the OE backer pledges have been fulfilled we will make the props/add-ons... (Read More)

STUPEFYING SHUB-NIGGURATH, SPAWN

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
If you're interested in the leather-bound Temple edition, see the updated level for STUPEFYING SHUB-NIGGURATH, SPAWN. Because we cannot update the info description in the pledge level once a backer has pledged, we note here that now instead of #6-10,... (Read More)

A new look for the leatherette version...

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the front page of our kickstarter to see the new look of the leatherette version. This morning our fabulous artist, Alberto, sent us a stunning border. We're quite excited with the new look.  (Read More)

Entering the Final Day!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Only one more day left in the project. We just updated the Curiosity Shoppe with the MYTHOS STRATIGRAPH and the opportunity to pick up extra copies of the CALL OF CTHULHU BACKER TEE, inspired by many of your comments. CALL OF CTHULHU is truly a... (Read More)

A glimpse

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We posted an image of a suggested 1000% BACKER TEE.  (Read More)

Last Two Days!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This project has been amazing, and we are looking forward to seeing the end result for CALL OF CTHULHU. With your help we are able to craft books that would not be possible otherwise. We are honored by your support. Charlie does note though, that... (Read More)

From the Journal of Harvey Walters (part 3)

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
And so my friends, the end times are almost upon us. I have stood before the oncoming tide of madness and my efforts have been as effective as those of King Canute. The crazy Californians have clearly been imbibing of the Space Mead, for they have... (Read More)

Corpulent Cthulhu Reward Tier

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
With 48 hours left, Great Cthulhu rises from his sleep!  Pledge Level $7,777; CORPULENT CTHULHU: The stars are right! Mighty Cthulhu rises from the depths of the South Pacific with a truly one-of-a-kind product--a selection of rare CALL OF CTHULHU... (Read More)

Please don't forget to pay for shipping!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, We have recently updated the level clarification table to include everything that your reward tier will receive, including recent unlocked stretch goals. Please remember to pay for whatever shipping fees are required for your reward tier. ... (Read More)

How to add-on/buy from the Curiosity Shoppe

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, We have received a few messages here and there about how to add items from the Curiosity Shoppe. To do so, click on the green "Manage my pledge" button/link. You will be taken to the page where you first placed your pledge. Change your... (Read More)

News for Stupefying Shub-Niggurath backers (and potential backers)

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We have decided to include copies of the hardcover keeper's rulebook and investigator's handbook with your Stupefying Shub-Niggurath reward tier. You will now receive a softcover, a hardcover, and your Temple editions of the two Call of Cthulhu 7th... (Read More)

News for Nictitating Nyarlathotep (and potential backers)

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Nictitating Nyarlathotep backers: We have received a lot of messages and questions regarding upgrading the softcover books included in your reward pledge to hardcover books.  We say...yay! Just increase your pledge by $35 and send us a note stating... (Read More)

Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to 1000% and beyond. We just updated the Stretch Goals and threw in a  few things for our favorite backers! Thanks from everyone here at Chaosium (especially those of us who keep working late).  (Read More)

Store Updates

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We have added PULP CTHULHU, SENSE IMPACTS, and the FIELD GUIDE TO CREATURES OF THE DREAMLANDS.  (Read More)

What was lost is now found!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Does anyone remember the Gahan Wilson coffee mugs?  (Read More)

The Final Week

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All--we posted new product in the Curiosity Shoppe and offered a new Stretch Goal! This is the final week of the project, and it already has exceeded our wildest expectations.  (Read More)

The Temple Edition

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, For some time we have been looking into getting the best binding possible for CALL OF CTHULHU 7th Edition. We found it; crafted of real goatskin leather (from the Black Goat of a Thousand Young, had at great cost) using time-honored methods... (Read More)

European Shipping News

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Good news for our European backers! We are arranging for a friendly french company to ship your pledge rewards directly to you.  (Read More)

On Color

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I recently posted a comment on this project going to a color layout in response to a backer's question, and thought it also appropriate for all backers in general.  Charlie *************** On the question of color or not to color: while we think... (Read More)

Color!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! We just hit, and exceeded, $270,000. This is amazing, and we are working on a few more surprises before this project closes. Thanks for your support.  (Read More)

From the journal of Harvey Walters (part 2)

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In my previous entry I spoke of the dire machinations of those crazy Californians that call themselves Chaosium. I shudder to tell you that the situation has escalated since my last journal entry.  SLOBBERING SHOGGOTH: Well I took it upon myself to... (Read More)

Official Facebook Page

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hell, We want to share our new official Facebook page with you. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/ChaosiumInc?notif_t=page_new_likes Thanks!  (Read More)

A New Reward Level

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Shambling Sandy Petersen, the original author of CALL OF CTHULHU, is attending GenCon 2013. Monstrous Mike Mason and Palpitating Paul Fricker, authors and editors of CALL OF CTHULHU 7th EDITION, are attending GenCon 2013.  Is this cosmic... (Read More)

New Items Added to the Shoppe!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The wait is over! We have added bookplates, Nameless Horrors, and decks, and Horror on the Orient Express to the Curiosity Shoppe!  (Read More)

230K Goal Reached! New Stretch Goals!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We recently reached our 230k stretch goal, which adds the unfortunate events deck to the leatherette levels (and PDF to Digital Dhole, Enigmatic Elder-Thing, Slobbering Shoggoth, Gruesome Gug, Hideous Hastur, Nictitating Nyarlathotep, and Diabolical... (Read More)

Your Opinion Needed!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Thus Far...

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so very excited about the success of this Kickstarter. We are very thankful to you, our fans, for your patience while we ironed out the kinks, and are happy we will be able to provide some great add-ons and supplements to enhance the Call of... (Read More)

A new Stretch Goal and an updated Reward Tiers spreadsheet

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
A new Stretch Goal will be unlocked once we reach $200,000: CTHULHU THROUGH THE AGES: A supplementary PDF describing using Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition in a variety of time periods and eras, complementing published supplements for those periods. The... (Read More)

Curiosity Shoppe

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
For the curious, we just updated the Curiosity Shoppe.  (Read More)

Shipping Added to Pledge-Level Grid

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We have updated our Pledge Level Grid to clearly show the shipping incurred by backing each level.  Do not add to your shipping if we reward your Pledge Level as we reach Stretch Goals.  If you add items to your Pledge Level from the Curiosity... (Read More)

New Level & The Story So Far...

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hail all believers! This has been much greater success than we could hope, and we thank you for your backing.  We convinced Paul Fricker and some very fine authors to create a book of new scenarios to help support this new edition of CALL OF... (Read More)

From the journal of Harvey Walters (update 9)

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Strange things are afoot. My investigations have unearthed terrible news of a crazy Californian cult who seek to spread cosmic horror to all mankind! It all began a week ago with a few simple black and white manuscripts. I must admit I laughed at... (Read More)

FAQ's

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Many questions may be answered by looking at our FAQ section, which covers the folowing: I'M A PDF-LEVEL BACKER, BUT WANT NIFTY ADD-ONS! EEEK! I DON'T UNDERSTAND SHIPPING! HOW MANY BOOKS ARE THERE?! WHAT SHIRT SIZES WILL YOU OFFER? WILL ALL LEVELS... (Read More)

Book Upgrades

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We want to make it easy for you to get the books that you want. To do this purely through pledge levels we'd have to offer a confusing myriad of additional pledge levels. Instead of that we're offering you the option to upgrade. If you've chosen one... (Read More)

Faux-Byakhee

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
For the ABOMINABLE ABHOTH, HIDEOUS HASTUR, NICTITATING NYARLATHOTEP, and DIABOLICAL DARK-YOUNG levels, the books will be faux-Byakhee (leatherette). They will similar to the anniversary editions of Call of Cthulhu.  (Read More)

Outer Gods, and Beyond

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We recently posted new backer levels receiving leatherette-bound hardback edition of the CALL OF CTHULHU 7th Edition rules. These books are available only to Kickstarter backers. There are also a few opportunities for ambitious Yithians to take abode... (Read More)

More details on the DIABOLICAL DARK-YOUNG pledge level:

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to tell you more about this pledge level. You get everything at the Slobbering Shoggoth level (hardback copies and pdfs of both books) plus a game at Gencon with one of the authors; Paul Fricker or Mike Mason. Both Paul and Mike have plenty... (Read More)

A Note on Shipping

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Confused about shipping? We have tried to make the shipping as simple as possible, so we have created a simple equation. For all backers receiving print items: US backers add a base of $5 plus $1 for each physical item in their order. So for a backer... (Read More)

Gruesome Gug backer level

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
In case you haven't noticed, we have set up an additional tier that is intended for gaming groups! GRUESOME GUG: in the Vale of P'nath do gugs congregate. Gug gaming groups need one hardcover copy of the CALL OF CTHULHU KEEPER'S RULEBOOK, and four... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Listed!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have posted three stretch goals! Thanks for supporting us!  (Read More)

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