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DEATH BY CARDS
Your life is in your hand.
Your life is in your hand.
In Death by Cards, every card in your hand is a piece of your life.
Risk them to take action.
Lose them when you fail.
Run out… you’re dead.
Inspired by the tropes and backdrop of classic slasher movies, Death by Cards is a game that can be picked up and played in a single session or as something with a longer lifespan - that is, if you make it that long.
Risk them to take action.
Lose them when you fail.
Run out… you’re dead.
Inspired by the tropes and backdrop of classic slasher movies, Death by Cards is a game that can be picked up and played in a single session or as something with a longer lifespan - that is, if you make it that long.
HOW IT WORKS
- Use a standard deck of cards
- Character attributes are determined by the cards you pull from the four suits.
- Character archetypes (inspired by those found in classic slashers) allow for bonus' in specific scenarios.
- Go head to head with the GM (the Dealer) to complete complex actions in tense higher/lower challenges.
- Taking risks can earn you rewards but could mean your story is cut short if you draw poorly.
WHY IT’S DIFFERENT
- Your health and abilities are the same resource - the hand you draw at the start of the game.
- It is a game that thrives on you pushing your luck and risking it all to win big (or lose terribly)
- It is very fast to learn how to play but hard for even those experienced with it to survive.
- Perfect if your vibe is one-shots or chaotic game nights.
Oh, one more thing...
There’s a card in the deck you don’t want to see. No matter the situation. Drawing it brings ruin down on you, no matter what you're doing or where you are.
We’re not going to tell you what it does.
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