Desperation

“Desperation” offers a chilling duo of survival horror role-playing games, each steeped in Gothic storytelling and rooted in historical darkness. This IndieCade 2023 Tabletop Design Award winner provides an intense, card-driven experience that is easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for an impromptu game night filled with suspense and dread. The games, “Dead House” and “The Isabel,” push players beyond the usual narrative boundaries, asking them not to decide what characters do, but who in the group must enact the horrific deeds that the story demands.With each card draw, the tension mounts as players reveal and enact a grim tableau of actions, creating a palpable sense of dread. This narrative approach shifts the traditional role-playing dynamic, offering a fresh and haunting take on decision-making and storytelling. Designed for those who revel in the dark themes of games like “For the Queen” and “The Quiet Year,” but seek an even darker, more relentless experience, “Desperation” is sure to satisfy lovers of the macabre.What’s Included:Magnetic closure box set.Two 64-card decks, each with its own unique tuckbox.Two detailed rulebooks, one for each game, guiding players through the harrowing experiences of “Dead House” and “The Isabel.”