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Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves
Find out what ghost story you will weave with your family.    Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves is a communal horror tabletop roleplaying game based on Chinese ghost stories and cultural interpretations.   This is the Quickstart version of this game for #BIPOCVampJam! You do not have to be Chinese to play this game, but the design intentions behind this game was for the Chinese diaspora, also welcoming BIPOC, that found familiarity in the themes and experiences.
Price:
$4.67
Rating:
5.00 (from 8 reviews)
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