NERVE
A downloadable escape
After hours of quiet darkness, the trapdoor leaving the attic creaks open. The hallway ahead is dark. Around you, the house creaks and groans. Ahead of you lies horror, but behind you waits only a slow death. Venture forth. Find who and what await you below.
CONTENT WARNING:
body horror, bugs, violence, gore, cannibalism
NERVE is an absurd horror tabletop game inspired by House (1977) designed for 3-5 players and a storyteller about escaping a nefariously shifting haunted house as it begins to change both itself and you. Discover the secrets of the ghost possessing the estate. Escape is unlikely, but what other option do you have?
This game is almost entirely d6-based, minus an optional d20 to roll on a table for the storyteller.
Designed for the 2021 One Page RPG Jam. Fonts used include Alegreya, Splendid 66, and Scribble Fill.
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It's a House RPG! I had a fun time reading this. And I plan to try playing it with a friend or two. :)
The only thing I feel it could flesh out more is a solid way to end the game.
Based on the inspirations and the tables, I would use what the spirit desires to build up a mystery for the players to solve. Find the house's desire, fulfill it and survive in one way or another.
But the game does make it clear escape is unlikely. And if House (1977) is the inspiration, then a game of Nerve should focus on the horror vibes and scenes more than the actual escape.
The layout, design and cover image of this are such a fantastic spin on the classic haunted house and I love it!