Games Tabletop Fantasy

Raire Tabletop Games

Clark Wimberly

Jun 14, 2023 — 1 min read

How it works: Each game is a self-contained trifold brochure, ready for quick playing narrative-driven adventure. The themes vary pretty widely between games, and the price point means you can grab them all.

Why it's clever: The games work with things you likely already have around the house: some need a deck of cards (for selecting armor), some need pen and paper, some need a D20 dice (for reasons you can imagine).

The whole thing is made by a single designer (hey Theodore!), which is always a little something to celebrate.

Price: $5

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