Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves
A downloadable game
Death isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning for this family.
Blood is thicker than water, and as a member of a Chinese family, you are constantly reminded of your duty. Increase the face and fortunes of your family, all the while experiencing strange occurrences and life events that shape who you are.
Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves is a communal horror tabletop roleplaying game based on Chinese ghost stories and cultural interpretations. Find out what ghost story you will weave with your family. Can you avoid inviting ghosts into this world and can you confront your own inner demons?
This game is GM-less, uses a d100 system and is for 3-4 players. Please use safety tools for this horror game- they can be accessed here TTRPG Safety Toolkit.
This is the Quickstart version of this game for #BIPOCVampJam! You do not have to be Chinese to play this game, but the design intentions behind this game was for the Chinese diaspora, also welcoming BIPOC, that found familiarity in the themes and experiences. Stay tuned for a fully released game!
Status | Released |
Category | Physical game |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (8 total ratings) |
Author | DaredevilAlyx |
Tags | bipocvampday, chinese, Ghosts, Horror, poc-made, roleplay, Tabletop role-playing game |
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Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves is a communal horror TTRPG. Together, players create characters that belong to the same family, each with their own inner demon. They roleplay their family drama, and eventual haunting by ghosts.
It's a pretty great summary! Thanks W.H. Arthur! :)