

Something is out there in the darkness, watching you. You feel it's eyes on you. You fight against it, but you can't struggle forever. Soon, it will come for you. What will you do?



Annalise is a game for making Gothic horror stories. You and your friends take on the roles of a shadowy creatures lovers, allies and enemies. What is watching you from the darkness? Why is is attracted to you? How will the story end? Answer these questions for yourself with this game of pain, hunger and redemption.

Annalise is a no-prep, GMless table-top roleplaying game for 2-4 players. Each player takes on the role of a protagonist in a Gothic horror story - a creature, whether a literal or metaphorical Vampire - is the central pivot around which your characters revolve, and the rules of the game guide you in discovering its' nature and eventually confronting it. The game is designed for short-to-medium turn play (3-6 session), but one-shot and convention play is facilitated by the included Guided Play Scenarios.

The PDF: This is the Final Edition of Annalise. The entire game has been re-written, edited and expanded with additional examples and supplementary material.

The Print Book: This is the In Perpetua Edition of Annalise. The text is the same as the Final Edition PDF, with minor edits for copyfitting and re-arranging content to fit the 6x9 portrait format. The print book does not include the "Annalises's Journal" fiction that is found in the Final Edition PDF.

Game Features:

No-prep. Sit down and start playing immediately!

GM-less. Every player has a protagonist character.

Satisfying. The rules of the game create Gothic horror fiction.

Annalise's Journal , a 24-page illustrated short story dripping with atmosphere. (PDF Only)

, a 24-page illustrated short story dripping with atmosphere. (PDF Only) Six ready-to-play Guided Play Scenarios showcasing the diversity of the game.

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Annalise Final Edition PDF. The final edition of this Gothic horror game. How will you confront the darkness awaiting you?

These Guided Play Scenarios are free supplements for Annalise:

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