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A Midsummer Night's Scream

Mathias "OctoGen" Nordberg
Valo (Pöytä 7), (4 h)
Valo (Pöytä 7), (4 h)
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In the quiet coastal city of Gray Harbor, a string of strange burglaries is keeping the locals awake at night. Or it should, except all the victims have reported being fast a sleep during the time of the crimes, suffering from terrible nightmares ever since. A group of local detectives takes up the case, quickly finding themselves face to face with a foe most fabulous and fey.

This game is an urban fantasy horror adventure played fully in English, intended for ages 18+. It includes a short investigation, a social encounter or two with NPCs, some action and (depending on player choices) most likely some combat as well. Some violence and horror can be expected, but nothing that you wouldn't see on late night TV. Prior familiarity with the game system is not required, and the game can work as an introduction to the Savage Worlds games in general.

While not the main focus, the game also includes LGBTQIA+ themes and is fully inclusive.

RPG system: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition + Horror companion
Minimum attendance: 3
Content warnings: Violence, blood, guns, rats, insects, sharp objects, body horror, surreal horror
Other accessibility information: The players are expected to be able to read short-ish texts, e.g. character sheets and notes from the host. However, most of the material should be fairly easy to read and all notes from the host will be stated out loud as well, unless the information on them is just between a specific player and the host.
Hop in, hop out: No
Maximum attendance: 5
Revolving door game: Non-revolving doorProgram category: GamingTarget audience: Directed at adults, youth welcomeGame style: Story-drivenGame style: Serious game styleGame style: Rules-lightOther categorization: LGBTQA+Other categorization: Theme: DreamsOther categorization: Beginner friendlyInclusivity: Program is not amplifiedInclusivity: There are limited opportunities for movement during the programInclusivity: Program contains necessary reading with no audio version or aloud reading availableLanguage: EnglishProgram topics: Role-playing games