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Cult of the Deep

Created by B.A. Games

4-8 player hidden role dice game where you are a cultist, establishing your faction's rise to power. Fight over rituals and mythical monsters as you seek victory and control of the cult.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

New Social Stretch Goal Tomorrow, Voting Continues
over 3 years ago – Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 05:22:59 PM

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I am amazed by all of you and want to thank you for joining us on this Kickstarter. Thank you.

New Social Stretch Goal

We unfortunately didn't get a chance to unlock the alternate Merchant card because we were a few votes shy of 5th place in the un-official BGG Most Anticipated Games for 2021 - Party Category. However, after discussing it with my brother, we want to give it another shot. 

So, this time, Tuesday, February 16, we need your help to getting into the Top 10 Hot List on Kicktraq. How do we do that? This is how you can help:

1) Check out our Kicktraq project page and then visit our Kickstarter page through their link. 

Cult of the Deep by B.A. Games :: Kicktraq Please check it out a few times throughout the day.

2) Please post a comment, a question, recent game shenanigans on Cult of the Deep's main KS page main comment section. Don't think Kicktraq picks up on the update comments section.

3) Spread the word and get other people to check out the Kickstarter, even to just take a look at it. Feel free to have them use the Kicktraq link above or our other social stretch goal link: https://bit.ly/cult-welcome

If we can get in the Top 10 tomorrow, we'll add the alternate Merchant character to the game!

Let's do this!

Sigil Poll Closing Soon 

For those who haven't voted yet on BGG, we are having a poll on which Sigil we should put in next for the game. Voting ends Tuesday, Feb. 16, @ 10pm Central (UTC-6). Anyone who backs or buys the game will be getting this card so cast your vote and we'll choose the one you want the most.

Sigil Poll, Cult of the Deep | BoardGameGeek

Shared Link Update

On the 1000 click challenge: 421/1000.

We didn't get too much traction over the weekend on sharing the link but we are getting very close to 500 clicks on this link: https://bit.ly/cult-welcome.

For those new to the updates, once we reach 1000 clicks on this link, we will unlock an alternate version of a Character Card in the game. This means we will add a new Character Card to the game that will have the same art and concept as the original, but a new ability based on the character. This will provide more options for when you play the game and provide more replayability. 

See you tomorrow on our journey to Top 10 on Kicktraq.

More Previews And Highlights

Over the weekend, we had some new videos come out covering Cult of the Deep. We especially wanted to highlight our neighbors in Nebraska, Our Family Plays Games. Awesome people!

Thank you all! See you tomorrow to get into the top 10 of Kicktraq!

-Sam Stockton-

Sea Hydra Ritual Card

New Ritual Unveiled and Voting
over 3 years ago – Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 06:41:36 PM

New Ritual

As promised, here is the new ritual that will be added to the game! 

Note, this is not final. What do you think?

Sigil Voting Is Now Live

Sigil Poll, Cult of the Deep | BoardGameGeek

Please go here and vote for what Sigil you would like to see in the game!

As a refresher, here they are:

Social Update

In the 1000 click challenge, we are at: 403/1000.

Making good progress! Remember, wherever you want to share the link, every click from friends, followers, and fans will help us unlock that alternate character card for the game.

Have A Great Weekend!

-Sam Stockton-

Another Stretch Goal Unlocked
over 3 years ago – Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 02:15:16 PM

Ritual & Sigil Unlocked

We unlocked a Ritual and a Sigil Card! We will be showing a sneak peek of the Ritual Card on Friday. 

As for the Sigil Card, we will be hosting a vote starting Friday, February 12, and lasting until Tuesday, February 16, @ Midnight Central Time (UTC-6). Your choices being:

Now, the rules on these are not final but the idea behind them is there. More testing and tweaking is needed before they can be considered done.

Onward To The Next Goal!

Our next stretch goal is at $30,000 where we will unlock:

  • Embossing, UV Spotting, and adding a colored lining for the game box
  • UV Spotting on the backs of all the cards
  • Another new Sigil Card

Now, if you have a Sigil Card idea you think would be a good fit for the game, feel free to comment below. We have been testing a variety of Sigils but we would love to hear your ideas!

Voting Completed for New Character Name

After the voting on the poll, one name stood out by a large margin over the others, The Faceless. That is the name of our new named character! We will be working with Liam Peters to bring the character to life and we hope to update you soon on that progress.

Social Stretch Goal Update

An update on the 1,000 click challenge - 361/1000

Over 33% completed! You all have been spreading the word about Cult of the Deep and it shows. 

As a reminder to the campaign veterans and to newcomers, share this link: https://bit.ly/cult-welcome. When we reach 1,000 clicks on that link, we'll unlock an alternate version of a character card that has a new ability.


See you Friday!

-Sam Stockton-

2 More Herald of the Deep Pledges Now Available
over 3 years ago – Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 02:12:18 PM

The 2 original Herald of the Deep pledges were gone very quickly when we launched. We were able to talk to Dawnbreaker Dice and they are now offering the chance for 2 more sets.

This is a special limited edition of Cult of the Deep. Each player will have a set of unique, hand crafted dice for their character as well as those rituals that grant dice in the game.

The pledge comes with the following:

  • Cult of the Deep Board Game
  • 128x Clear Acrylic Life Tokens
  • 32x Metal Coins
  • 9.5" Square Leather Dice Tray
  • 10" x 24" Neoprene Playmat w/ 64 custom cut holes
  • 6x Kickstarter Exclusive Dice
  • 56x Custom, handcrafted dice for the 9 base Characters
  • 10x custom, handcrafted dice for Rituals
  • All Kickstarter Stretch Goals
  • Digital Copy of "A Bountiful Harvest" by Dan Wells
  • Digital Copy of Cult of the Deep Art Book

Here are some actual dice we commissioned for a giveaway that are based on 4 of the characters in the game. Note, for the Herald pledge, these will have the symbols that are in the game instead of numbers:

Blood Mage
Necromancer
Merchant
Sorceress

So, what do you think? Are you ready to become a Herald of the Deep?


-Sam Stockton-

The Deep Beckons...
over 3 years ago – Tue, Feb 09, 2021 at 12:15:44 PM

The Herald Returns

Wednesday, February 10th @10am Central (UTC-6)

There will be 2 more pledges for the Herald of the Deep pledge level!

We were blown away that the original 2 pledges sold out in only a matter of minutes when we launched. Dawnbreaker Dice is known for exceptional work and loyal fans but even they were surprised at how fast those sets went.

So, after a discussion with them, we are now able to offer 2 more pledges of the Herald.

Character Name Poll Is Up

The vote for the name/title of the newest character for Cult of the Deep is up! You have until Wednesday, February 10th @Midnight Central Time (UTC-6).

Cult of the Deep Character Poll | BoardGameGeek

Updates Change

Just so everyone knows, we will be moving to doing updates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It will stay that way likely until the last week before the Kickstarter ends. We'll be sharing art as well as some closer looks at some of the Characters, Rituals, and Sigils.

Social Stretch Goal Update

Progress on the 1000 click challenge: 309/1000

Share this link on social media or message a friend. https://bit.ly/cult-welcome

Once we reach 1000 clicks we will unlock an alternate version of a Character Card for the game!

Upcoming Social Stretch Goal

Giving you a bit of a heads up, we are working on another social stretch goal. It's not there yet but it will be coming soon.

Transmutation Ritual Card

-Sam Stockton-