HorrorClix

A collectible miniature game, HorrorClix provides well made miniature monsters that players use to weave horror fantasies. The focus of a game of HorrorClix is on creating a horror story rather than on fighting and combat. Monsters in HorrorClix can be either wicked and harass innocent victims, eat them or at times even protect them.

Vampires, werewolves and zombies are the stars of the first release of HorrorClix. The theme for the launch game is the Great Cthulhu. This provides a scenario where there is a ritual to awaken Cthulhu. Maps, instructions and cultists are provided for players to enact this HorrorClix scenario. The aim of the game is that players attempt to stop the ritual that will awaken Cthulhu.

Cthulhu is a character borrowed form H.P. Lovecraft’s short story The Call of Cthulhu. WizKids have crafted a 16 inch Cthulhu with great care. It is the most detailed miniature in HorrorClix. Cthulhu has it all- open sores, extra tentacles and other details needed to inspire terror and awe. The credit of creating such a detailed miniature for HorrorClix goes to sculptor Brain Dugas. Dugas tried to make Cthulhu as authentic as possible. In his effort to do so he used real pieces of sea creatures to create Cthulhu. Of course this miniature towers over the rest. Even evil deities have to have stature after all.

The Great Cthulhu miniature is to be retailed in limited numbers at a price befitting its stature.

As with other collectible miniatures game HorrorClix also comes in a starter set and subsequent booster sets. The HorrorClix starter set contains all the ingredients needed for the enactment of a gory horror story. Six monsters, twelve innocent victims, two moody objects, dice and the rule book- equipped with all these players can start on their horror trail. The booster packs bring you characters like the Headless Horseman and Jack the Ripper. The pack also contains plot twist cards and victim tokens. There are a total of 96 horror miniatures to collect from HorrorClix. Booster packs of HorrorClix also bring prize support for in-store HorrorClix events held on a weekly basis.

WizKids has announced special events featuring HorrorClix at game conventions like GenCon, Dragon Con and Origins.

Review of HorrorClix

HorrorClix promises tons of wicked, creepy fun to its players. The characters in HorrorClix border on gruesome and the scenarios can be pretty chilly. But then, what is a game if it does not allow you to unleash your imagination a little. All the morbidity depicted in HorrorClix leads to good wholesome fun for the players who will definitely find the game absorbing. Those fond of collecting miniatures will also find the HorrorClix minis worthy of collecting, especially the Great Cthulhu which is a collector’s item.

Unlike war strategy games that involve hack and slash combat, HorrorClix involves story based play. A game of HorrorClix can give players a feel of enacting their own horror story.

If monster armies and gore filled romps interest you then HorrorClix will fulfill all your ghoulish expectations.