“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”

Cthulhu: Dark Providence is a new take on Martin Wallace’s acclaimed board game A Study in Emerald, which combines deck building mechanics, secret agendas, and the creations of H.P. Lovecraft.

Set in the world of Cthulhu: Death May Die, in a period in which the Great Depression rages across most cities of the United States, cultists explore the nation's vulnerability, seeking to remake it into a twisted version of itself by consorting with unspeakable beings from nightmarish dimensions. Investigators take the opposite side, standing against this dark providence.

Players are secretly divided onto both sides of this conflict and use their influence to bid for the right to claim assets, take control of cities, and consort with powerful Mythos. Trying to keep their identity secret and avoiding insanity, players perform a multitude of actions, swaying agents to their side, assassinating rival agents, blocking opponents from performing actions, and sealing or protecting gates to otherworldly dimensions, among others to progress their agenda and score points. Although players are divided into opposing sides, this is not a team game. Only the player with the highest score of the leading side in the battle will claim victory and change the destiny of the nation.


SECRET ROLES: Dive into a mysterious world where players are secretly divided into Cultists, Investigators, and Dissidents, each with unique win conditions. Trust no one as you navigate through hidden agendas.

DECKBUILDING DYNAMICS: Master the art of deckbuilding to support your secret role. Strategically collect vital cards and thwart opponents by keeping crucial resources out of their hands.

SANITY MECHANISM: Engage with a sanity system where keeping your wits is as crucial as your strategies. Investigators must maintain their sanity, while Cultists may benefit from descending into madness.

HISTORICAL BACKDROP: Set against the grim backdrop of the Great Depression, this game infuses historical elements with the eerie mythos of H.P. Lovecraft’s universe.

IMMERSIVE COMPONENTS: The game includes a rich array of components such as a game board, player dashboards, colored cubes, tarot cards, tokens, and more, enhancing the thematic experience.

Game Components

Game Board
Track Board
5 Player Dashboards
6 Alignment Cards
150 Asset Cards
24 Mythos Cards
16 Solo Game Cards
5 Player Aids
95 Influence Cubes
Sanity Test Bag
30 Cardboard Frames
27 Agent Tokens
Cthulhu Standee
105 Tokens


1 to 5 Players
90 Min
Age: 14+

It may not be possible to ship very heavy items outside of the Mainland UK.
Released: 25 November 2025