Thirty Foes OR Once again¸ we are defeated
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Thirty Foes (OR Once again¸ we are defeated) is a storytelling/map-making game inspired by Seven Samurai. Within a space fantasy western setting you tell the tale of brave Godslingers¸ cosmic cowboys with divine firepower¸ attempting to defend a village from the thirty strong bandit army that is approaching.
You'll draw cards to create the village. You'll negotiate amongst yourselves how you try and defend each part of the village¸ and determine the odds your facing. Finally the attack comes and you flip coins to determine it's fate. However¸ you can lay down your own life to change this fate¸ if you have the nerve.
Play Materials Writing Utensils A sheet of plane paper (preferably A3 sized but A4 can also do) A standard 52-card deck of playing cards A stack of coins (or any flippable tokens with two distinct sides) Alternative Settings
The game as written is set in the world of Old Gods and Young Guns¸ a system agnostic setting guide also published by Rat Wave Game House. The game includes a section on re-skinning the game if you wanted to play this game but focused on straightforward cowboys¸ knights¸ pirates or any idea that appeals to you.