Vaesen is a horror mystery tabletop role-playing game published by Free League Publishing in 2020, with illustrations by Johan Egerkrans.[1][2] It draws from mythology and folklore and focuses on monster-hunting.[3]
| Writers | Johan Egerkrans, Nils Hintze, Graeme Davis |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Free League Publishing |
| Publication | 2020 |
| Genres | tabletop role-playing game, horror, mystery |
Publication history edit
Vaesen and its expansions are published by Free League Publishing. The base game by Nils Hintze is set in Sweden, while the "Mythic Britain and Ireland" expansion by Graeme Davis is set in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.[4][1] The "Mythic Britain and Ireland" expansion was funded on Kickstarter in December 2021.[5][1] The "Lost Mountain Saga" expansion by Ellinor DiLorenzo, which returns to the core game's Swedish setting, was announced in June 2023.[6]
Reception edit
Vaesen won three ENNIE Awards in 2021, including Gold ENnies for Best Art – Cover, Best Art – Interior, and Best Monster / Adversary.[7] The Vaesen expansion Mythic Britain & Ireland won three ENnie Awards in 2023, including Gold ENnies for Product of the Year, Best Art – Interior, and Best Setting. The same year, Vaesen's "Seasons of Mystery" won Best Adventure.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c "'Not knowing what you're up against is the most worrying feeling'- talking Vaesen: Mythic Britain and Ireland". Wargamer. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Umbrella Academy Does Card Battles, and D&D Gets a Board Game in Gaming News". Gizmodo. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Vaesen Lets TTRPG Players Hunt Monsters of Scandinavian Myth". CBR. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Vaesen: Mythic Britain and Ireland review – pretty great Britain". Wargamer. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ Writer, Alex Meehan Senior Staff (2023-08-07). "Avatar RPG, Blade Runner RPG and Vaesen snatch multiple Ennie awards at Gen Con 2023". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ Hinkin, Dan (2023-06-02). "The Lost Mountain Saga for Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Announced". GAMINGTREND. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "2021 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "2023 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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