[Note: We presented Lovecraftesque First Edition in the Bundle of Tentacles 5 (Oct 2018). This is the 2023 Second Edition.]
A research ship voyages into the heart of a distant black hole. A mother realises her child's imaginary friend is all too real. The owner of a dilapidated mansion discovers dark secrets hidden in its past. A bereaved Roman merchant investigates cults in the last days of Pompeii. A WWII evacuee finds concealed horrors in the bleak moors of the North. An artist travels to the Yucatan coast in search of her missing husband.
In this GM-less storytelling game, 1-5 players share control of a single character who investigates a terrible evil. As the story progresses, the players play cards to collaboratively develop a compelling cosmic horror. The players take turns playing different roles. Sometimes you'll be the Witness, portraying the fears and doubts of the central character. Sometimes you're the Narrator, generating weird clues using the deck of creative prompts, building a mystery one clue at a time. Sometimes you're the Whisperer, dripping atmospheric detail into the story.
As the mystery builds, clue upon clue, you'll each write down your secret theory of the horror. Use your theory to guide the clues you create. As the truth emerges, piece by piece, you'll surprise each other with brand-new eldritch horrors as you guide your character to their doom.
Perfect for pick-up play on game night or at conventions, Lovecraftesque Second Edition includes six ready-made scenarios, or you can build your own setting at the table using the game's 188 print-and-play cards. A scenario lasts around two hours.
Learn more at the Black Armada website or the October 2023 BackerKit campaign page.
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