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The Waiting
The Waiting is an independent roleplaying game (RPG) designed to be played by one or more players that involves suspense and anxiety caused due the uncertainty of when something will happen in a setting where nothing has happened yet it definitely going to occur but no exact time frame was given. Players take on roles within this environment, with questions about why they are waiting for what is certain eventually occurring being asked repeatedly throughout gameplay as well by those who do not participate or choose to ignore the game's theme of uncertainty in favor of something else entirely (such as a different story). The Waiting has been offered and played around $5/10.
Price:
$500.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 15 reviews)
Published:
Included in: * Bundle for Ukraine *
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