# The Cursed Artifact

The Cursed Artifact is a board game for 2–6 players. It plays in 45–180 minutes and is meant for ages 8 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 1.

- **Players:** 2–6 (best with 1)
- **Playing time:** 45–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 8+
- **Year published:** 2024
- **Categories:** World War II
- **Mechanics:** Card Play Conflict Resolution, Action Points, Dice Rolling

**Designers:** Elliot Butler

**Artists:** Stirling Little

**Publishers:** Giganticide Games

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-cursed-artifact)
- [The Cursed Artifact in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-cursed-artifact)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421154)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-10. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._