Investigator Handbook | Call of Cthulhu 7e
A CORE GAME BOOK FOR PLAYERS
“We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far.” —H.P. Lovecraft
Will you stand against the horrors of the night?
- Expanded rules for creating players characters
- A wealth of over 100 occupations and skill descriptions
- Guidance on getting the most from the game
- Range of organizations to belong to
- Detailed information about the classic 1920s setting
- Equipment and weapons for both the 1920s and modern day
- Expert tips and advice for all budding investigators
No self-respecting investigator of the Cthulhu Mythos should be without it!
What the Critics Say
"An indispensable purchase."—Antonios S. Review, RPGNet.
"A must-have if you’re running a long term Call of Cthulhu game… Overall there is something for everyone in this book whether you are a game keeper or a player."—Geeks-a-go-go.
"Call of Cthulhu is now the Pepsi of RPG franchises, alongside D&D’s Coke, and the game’s success is part of the revival of Lovecraft and Lovecraftian fiction."—Paul StJohn Mackintosh, “The Legacy of Lovecraft”, Greydogtales.
"Call of Cthulhu has been called “one of the best roleplaying games of all time” (Geek & Sundry). But something that’s overlooked about this classic horror RPG… is that it’s also one of the most versatile and well-researched historical RPGs around... I mean honestly, you can now play CoC in more time periods than your average season of Dr Who. "—Games Vs Play.
"The Investigator Handbook is jam packed with info designed to get players up and running in CoC without muss or fuss – 9/10"—The Gaming Gang.
"…one of the most iconic tabletop roleplaying games of all time."—Catholicsay.com.
"The ultimate horror RPG, Call of Cthulhu is a stone-cold classic of the tabletop."—Tabletop Gaming Magazine (UK).
"It almost destroyed my life and career"—George RR Martin (Game of Thrones, etc).
2016 UK Games Expo Awards - Best Roleplaying Game
2017 ENnie Awards - Best Production Values (Gold)
2017 ENnie Awards - Best Cover Art (Gold)
2017 Beasts of War Awards - Best RPG
2017 Tabletop Gaming Magazine 'Top 150 Greatest Games of All Time' - Ranked #3, after D&D and Chess (Reader Poll)