Cry Havoc

Four asymmetric factions clash on an alien planet where battles split into capture, imprison, and kill sub-objectives.

👥 2–4 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
★ 6.6 · BGG #1,025

Who it's for

Area-control fans who want asymmetric factions and a unique battle system that makes every conflict tactically interesting.

Not for you if…

You prefer balanced symmetric combat or find the rule overhead of four different factions too much.

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Vibe's take

asymmetric faction warfare, three-part battle resolution, card-driven area control, sci-fi miniature conflict

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About this game

Four asymmetric factions wage war across an alien planet using a card-driven area-control system where combat is resolved through a unique battle board. Cry Havoc's signature innovation is the three-part battle resolution: when forces clash, both players assign units to capture the region, take prisoners, or kill enemy units, creating tactical sub-battles within each conflict. Each faction plays fundamentally differently, from swarming aliens to tech-heavy robots.

Three-part battle resolutionFour asymmetric factionsCard-driven area control

Occasions

Game night with friends

Moods

Epic & narrativeCutthroatTense & thrilling

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.3 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

6.6/10

Rank #1,025

7.2k ratings

Published

2016

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Grant Rodiek, Michał Walczak, Michał Oracz

Published by

Portal Games, Galápagos Jogos, Pegasus Spiele, Edge Entertainment

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