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The Cool Zone
The Cool Zone is a 1-page TTRPG  where you play a a small gang of downtrodden citizens trying to get to the mythic "Cool Zone", evading fascists along the way. Loosely patterned after games like Lasers & Feelings by John Harper and Honey Heist by Grant Howitt. Originally created as a small contribution for the itch.io bundle for Racial Justice & Inequality, which benefits the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, and the Community Bail Fund. 
Price:
$2.00
Rating:
4.70 (from 15 reviews)
Published:
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