Matt Snyder

44: A Game of Automatic Fear

Monday, March 8th, 2010

44 is a suspense and horror role-playing game set in the 1950s. A robot conspiracy is replacing humanity. You know they are here. And, you’re next. 44 is designed for single sessions with very little preparation required. It’s a great game for busy players looking for a one-shot session.

Red Rain

Friday, October 14th, 2005

Red Rain is a role-playing game about boxers dealing with pain in their lives and in the ring. Two fighters deal with issues and make hard choices as they prepare for their next match, then they face off using fun playing card mechanics to play out a boxing match, round by round. The game is built for three players, and can easily be played in a single game session.

Red Rain is a role-playing game about boxers dealing with serious issues inside and outside of the boxing ring.

The game requires three players. Two players take on the role of opposing boxers getting ready for their fight against one another. And, one player takes on the role of the ?referee,? overseeing the drama that builds around these two fighters, their relationships, and their ultimate confrontation in the ring.

The game has two distinct phases. First, players explore the tough lives of the two boxers, resolving the fighters? personal issues and working through their difficult choices as they prepare for the big fight. Then, players actually play through the boxing match, round by round and blow by blow, to decide which of the two fighters emerges the victor.

Players will need a deck of poker-style playing cards (remove the jokers), and a couple pieces of paper to keep track of the fighters and their relationships.