The game is a Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG). All you need to play is the Gamebook, a pen, some paper, and two six-sided dice. And, of course, your imagination.
You can play the game SOLO or with up to four other players. In that case, one player takes on the role of game master, and the other four players take on the role of the characters. The game master is then responsible for describing the environment, enemies, and events to the players, thereby creating an exciting atmosphere. When you play SOLO, you take on the role of the game master and control all the characters.
The game has two game modes: Normal and Veteran. If it’s your first time playing, select Normal and follow the game guide. However, experienced role-players can also choose the Veteran rules from the start and face a challenge right away. Regardless of the instructions, though, you should play the game however you want and can even mix and match play styles – after all, it’s your adventure.
Your journey begins in the small town of Vardenhal on the edge of the Frozen Wastes. There, you’ll receive the first clues of the game’s backstory – which you’ll continue to uncover as you play – and it is also the place of your character creation. The town serves as refuge between your individual adventures, and you can sell loot there or replenish equipment or magical power.
You travel through the Frozen Wastes in hexcrawler style, exploring forgotten, special locations along the way. There, you generate your own dungeons through random rolls with the goal of defeating the final boss. With a little luck, these bosses will carry clues that further unravel the game’s mystery. Once you’ve discovered all the clues, the endgame begins.
Battles take place in rounds, and you roll the dice to determine your characters’ attack and defenses. But besides the monsters, there are other dangers as well. Hidden traps, ambushes by marauders, and the Frozen Wastes itself demand constant vigilance. Not all situation lead to rewards, but rest assured, though, your purse will be bulging – provided you return alive.
It’s a completely new game world where you’ll encounter hideous monsters that have never existed before. Neither in the countryside, nor in the special locations it’s safe for adventurers. The game also brings different races and classes with new abilities to the table. These all exist only in the New World of Valenia, which is part of the Zauberfluss – Universe. Another thing that makes the game special is how the events of the game are woven into an upcoming novel.
So, your adventure awaits. Live out your story and solve the mystery of The Tear in the Frozen Wastes.
