The Shab-al-Hiri Roach (Fiasco predecessor)
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The Shab-al-Hiri Roach is a dark comedy of manners¸ lampooning academia and asking players to answer a difficult question - are you willing to swallow a soul-eating telepathic insect bent on destroying human civilization?
No?
Even if it will get you tenure?
This fast paced and hilarious game- the first one ever published by Bully Pulpit Games- is a predecessor to Fiasco¸ and just as full of improv and good times. The Shab-al-Hiri Roach requires no Game Master and can be played in a single evening. If you enjoy wild one-upmanship¸ furious stake-setting¸ and chanting gutteral commands in Sumerian¸ The Roach would like to have a word with you!
Included with this download are separate PDFs for the rules¸ print-and-play cards¸ and character sheets. You'll also need a bunch of dice with from 4 to 12 sides and some tokens.
For more information¸ see https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/roach/
Praise for The Shab-al-Hiri Roach
"If you like the idea of a roleplaying game that requires little set-up and no GM¸ then I give it a green light. If this sounds attractive¸ go for it! If you've ever done roleplaying and want to capture that again without a lot of hassle¸ I'll strongly recommend The Shab-al-Hiri Roach.” - Scott Nicholson
"Everything about the game rules drip with theme¸ and every card reminds you that you will end up doing the Roach's bidding...sooner or later. Brilliant.” - Chris Bennett
"What a winner of a game. I think this one's top-notch.” - Ron Edwards
"Jason Morningstar's The Shab-al-Hiri Roach... may be the best Lovecraftian RPG I've seen in several years.” - Ken Hite
"Overall¸ a lovely physical book and interesting game design. Play should be absolutely hilarious. Well worth a look.” - Mike Sands¸ Gamester at Large
"Worth playing: You bet. The satirical element is very entertaining¸ and the cockroach beckons.” - Thomas Munkholt
"The Shab al-Hiri Roach is the perfect game for blissful nonsense galore and I can't wait to set fire to Pemberton University in my next game!” - Christoph Boeckle
The Shab-al-Hiri Roach is a dark comedy of manners¸ lampooning academia and asking players to answer a difficult question are you willing to swallow a soul-eating telepathic insect bent on destroying human civilization?
No?
Even if it will get you tenure?
This fast paced and hilarious game- the first one ever published by Bully Pulpit Games- is a predecessor to Fiasco¸ and just as full of improv and good times. The Shab-al-Hiri Roach requires no Game Master and can be played in a single evening. If you enjoy wild one-upmanship¸ furious stake-setting¸ and chanting gutteral commands in Sumerian¸ The Roach would like to have a word with you!
Included with this download are separate PDFs for the rules¸ print-and-play cards¸ and character sheets. You'll also need a bunch of dice with from 4 to 12 sides and some tokens.
For more information¸ see https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/roach/
Praise for The Shab-al-Hiri Roach
"If you like the idea of a roleplaying game that requires little set-up and no GM¸ then I give it a green light. If this sounds attractive¸ go for it! If you've ever done roleplaying and want to capture that again without a lot of hassle¸ I'll strongly recommend The Shab-al-Hiri Roach.” Scott Nicholson
"Everything about the game rules drip with theme¸ and every card reminds you that you will end up doing the Roach's bidding...sooner or later. Brilliant.” Chris Bennett
"What a winner of a game. I think this one's top-notch.” Ron Edwards
"Jason Morningstar's The Shab-al-Hiri Roach ... may be the best Lovecraftian RPG I've seen in several years.” Ken Hite
"Overall¸ a lovely physical book and interesting game design. Play should be absolutely hilarious. Well worth a look.” Mike Sands¸ Gamester at Large
"Worth playing: You bet. The satirical element is very entertaining¸ and the cockroach beckons.” Thomas Munkholt
"The Shab al-Hiri Roach is the perfect game for blissful nonsense galore and I can't wait to set fire to Pemberton University in my next game!” Christoph Boeckle