Game Books

Will you stand against the horrors of the night? Whether learned professor, nosy journalist, or hard-hitting detective, investigators need all the help they can get. Let this book be your guide. The Investigator Handbook is an essential player's aid for the Call of Cthulhu7th Edition roleplaying game. Written for those who will be playing the roles of investigators, the Investigator Handbook contains expanded rules for creating players characters, a wealth of over 100 occupations and skill descriptions, as well as guidance on getting the most from the game. What's more, there's a range of organizations for your investigator to belong to, detailed information about the classic 1920s setting, equipment and weapons for both the 1920s and modern day, and expert tips and advice for all budding investigators. No self-respecting investigator of the Cthulhu Mythos should be without it!

[CALL OF CTHULHU ROLEPLAYING] New to Call of Cthulhu? Or are you a battle-scarred veteran of many campaigns? Here are essential background articles useful to most keepers.

"The History Behind Prohibition" -- a lengthy article bringing anti-alcohol advocates, law enforcement, gangsters, rum-runners, and consumers into focus. Lots of good stories. "The Keeper's Master List of Call of Cthulhu Scenarios" -- lists are alphabetical by the following topics: scenario era; creature/maniacs/great old ones; legendary heroes and villains; cults/sects/secret societies; Mythos tomes; fictitious locations; and Mythos books from publishers other than Chaosium.

"Iron: a Survey of Civilian Small Arms Used in the 1890's, 1920's, and the Present". Practicalities of firearms; common malfunctions; new skills Handloading and Gunsmithing. Firearms considered are likely to be encountered or thought especially useful by investigators. Insightful discussions of nine specific rifles, five shotguns, ten handguns, a sniper rifle, and the Thompson submachine gun. Hot load damage values for most weapons, along with comparative ratings for noise, maintenance, powder, reloading per round, more, plus standard stats.

Three mini-campaigns set in modern New York State lead investigators through serial murder investigations, madness, and into the middle of an ancient conflict between bitter rivals. Along the way investigators will be aided by mysterious allies, face the Cult of the Sacred Light and the Black Brotherhood, and confront immortal horrors beyond time and space. These three scenarios can be combined to form a modern NY state campaign.

Use your wit and your colored pencils to solve 35 mysteries!

Calling all sleuths! From the rooftop terrace, to the downstairs restaurant, to the faulty elevator, Color and Solve: Haunted Highrise invites you on a pulse-pounding, illustrated tour of a cursed apartment building on the Upper West Side of New York with views to die for. This uniquely immersive coloring book is a fun way to test your detective skills. Each turn of the page offers a brand-new story of murder and mayhem along with a picture full of clues (yes, that is a bloodstain on the carpet). Whether it's a forged will, stolen jewels, or a séance gone wrong, it's up to you to solve the riddle: Read the case details, color the crime scene, dodge the red herrings, and catch the villain . . . if you can.

- Solve 35 intriguing mysteries with your quick logic, keen eyes, and killer instincts!
- Transport yourself to the scene of each crime, and investigate as you color.
- Indulge your love of murder mysteries and true crime (and coloring).