[3] The player's play area consists of several parts: the Cast, with four cards on the right side; the Hub in the center, with the Major Arcanum; and the Stage, four cards arranged one on each side of the Hub and forming a cross with it.

[3] This is done by playing character cards, as each can occupy one space and provide routes for Population Markers.

[6] Szachnowski comments that "if you like gruesome, macabre artwork you'll love the Kult CCG.

Kult has a modern day horror background based on films like Hellraiser and Jacob's Ladder, and real-life occult belief systems such as the Qaballah".

[8] Varney also remarked the game was "excellent" and "easy to learn and plays great from the start".