Sandy Petersen is the creator of Call of Cthulhu, as well as key designer and/or producer on Doom, Quake, the Age of Empires series, Cthulhu Wars, and more. His games have collectively sold over 36 million copies and earned over 70 industry awards, inspiring generations of designers and players in tabletop RPGs, board gaming, and video games.

He continues to lead Petersen Games and share his experience online:

https://x.com/SandyofCthulhu

https://www.youtube.com/@SandyofCthulhu

Check Out Some of His Latest Projects:

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Cthulhu Wars

Horror Inspired | Asymmetric Factions | Strategy

The premier horror strategy game with high quality miniatures and great competitive gameplay. The Old Ones have risen. Monsters walk the Earth. Humanity is finished, but the struggle continues. Which Great Old One will rule the ruins of Earth? 

  • Revolutionary asymmetric gameplay with 6 different factions
  • 72 Detailed 28mm Miniatures, Including 7 Colassal Great Old Ones
  • 7 Major Expansions and Dozens of Accessories
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Hyperspace

Galactic Civilizations | Faction Powers |

Battle for dominance over a newly-discovered star cluster as one of ____ different alien civilizations. Fight for resources, research technology, construct your empire, and crush your enemies.

  • Unique play mechanics mean that play never stops - no upkeep, no downtime
  • Different civilizations with unique powers and gameplay
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Evil High Priest

Dark Humor | Strategy | Gateway Game

Lead your cult to summon an Elder God before your rivals in this perfectly balanced blend of resource management and dark comedy. Evil High Priest proves that world domination can be both strategic and hilarious. With quick gameplay and easy-to-learn rules, it's the perfect game for both newcomers to board gaming and seasoned strategists looking for a fun, engaging experience.

  • High replayability - 5 different Gods provide unique strategies & challenges
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    Invasion of the Brood

    Two-player strategy game pitting the Broodmaster against Humanity. Each player has very different playstyles and goals.

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    Planet Apocalypse

    Doom-inspired, post-apocalyptic co-operative strategy game. It is up to your tattered band of champions to save the world. Send Hell back whence it came!

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    Orcs Must Die

    The hit tower defense video game comes to your table! Work together to defend fortresses from waves or orcs using traps, spells, and heroes.

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Call of Cthulhu

Year: 1981
Company: Chaosium

Superworld

Year: 1982
Company: Chaosium

Larry Niven’s Ringworld

Year: 1984
Company: Chaosium

Elfquest

Year: 1984
Company: Chaosium

Runequest III

Year: 1984
Company: Chaosium

Hawkmoon

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Ghostbusters

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Stormbringer 3rd edition

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Arkham Horror

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

The Gateway Bestiary

Year: 1980
Company: Chaosium

Cults of Terror

Year: 1981
Company: Chaosium

Griffin Mountain

Year: 1981
Company: Chaosium

Shadows of Yog-Sothoth

Year: 1982
Company: Chaosium

Trollpak

Year: 1982
Company: Chaosium

Borderlands

Year: 1982
Company: Chaosium

Big Rubble

Year: 1982
Company: Chaosium

Cthulhu Companion

Year: 1983
Company: Chaosium

Runequest Companion

Year: 1983
Company: Chaosium

Stormbringer Companion

Year: 1983
Company: Chaosium

Pavis

Year: 1983
Company: Chaosium

Masks of Nyarlathotep

Year: 1984
Company: Chaosium

Ringworld Companion

Year: 1984
Company: Chaosium

Fragments of Fear

Year: 1985
Company: Chaosium

Gods of Glorantha

Year: 1985
Company: Chaosium

Griffin Island

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Land of Ninja

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

H.P. Lovecraft’s Dreamlands

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Cthulhu by Gaslight

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Spawn of Azathoth

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

Thieves’ World Companion

Year: 1986
Company: Chaosium

The Shattered Isle

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Terror Australis

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Cthulhu Now

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Runequest Monsters

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Glorantha Bestiary

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

White Wolf

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Troll Gods

Year: 1988
Company: Chaosium

Into the Troll Realms

Year: 1988
Company: Chaosium

Glorantha: Genertela

Year: 1988
Company: Chaosium

The Elfquest Companion

Year: 1985
Company: Chaosium

Elf War

Year: 1987
Company: Chaosium

Petersen’s Field Guide to Cthulhu Monsters

Year: 1988
Company: Chaosium

Petersen’s Field Guide to Creatures of the Dreamlands

Year: 1989
Company: Chaosium

Elder Secrets of Glorantha

Year: 1989
Company: Chaosium

Dorastor: Land of Doom

Year: 1993
Company: Chaosium

Petersen’s Abominations

Year: 2017
Company: Chaosium

Sid Meier’s Pirates

Year: 1989
Company: MicroProse

Sword of the Samurai

Year: 1989
Company: MicroProse

Command HQ

Year: 1990
Company: MicroProse

Lightspeed

Year: 1990
Company: MicroProse

Sid Meier’s Civilization

Year: 1991
Company: MicroProse

Hyperspeed

Year: 1991
Company: MicroProSe

Darklands

Year: 1992
Company: MicroProSe

Doom

Year: 1993
Company: id Software

Doom 2

Year: 1994
Company: id Software

Hexen

Year: 1996
Company: id Software

Quake

Year: 1996
Company: id Software

Doom 64

Year: 1997
Company: id Software

Age of Empires

Year: 1997
Company: Ensemble Studios

Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome

Year: 1998
Company: Ensemble Studios