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Backstabbing Beasties
Backstabbing Beasties is a game about several terrible, slimy creatures descending together into the depths of the Dungeon to acquire the Holy Chalice, drink of the Martyr's Blood, and become mortals. There are two caveats to their plans: only one monster can drink, and every monster has their own secret agendas.  - No dice: the success of each and each action is decided by player vote - 8 classes: Play as a Vampire, Werewolf, Ghoul, Spectre, Demon, Mummy, Merfolk, or Gremlin - 52 possible secret roles for monsters to take up - 11 pages of ghoulish gaming  - Betray your friends, drink blood, profit
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$0.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 2 reviews)
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