Bring tales of the mysterious, the peculiar and the strange to life. An easy to learn and innovative game system inspired by a love of horror films and pulp TV shows that brings storytelling to the fore. Shiver makes it simple for you to tell the stories you want to tell, however weird and wonderful they may be.
UK Games Expo 2022 People's Choice Award for Best RPG.
Take on the role of archetypal characters from any story, time,
and place to uncover the dark truths that lurk in the shadows of the
world. Unmask the villains, go boldly into the unknown and while you are
at it, try not to die.
With the SHIVER Core Book you can play with the full dynamic Archetype game system featuring:
- 224 Full Colour pages packed with illustration in a Hardcover binding.
- Highly detailed character creation for any setting
- An easy to use character sheet
- Monsters and enemies galore to slay or do some slaying.
- Full Doom Clock rules to keep your story moving and raise that tension.
- Thought death was the end of your story? Think again and get haunting.
- Full rules for both Players and Directors (Game Masters / GMs ).
- A suite of weapons and items from the generic to the esoteric
Consider picking up a set of the custom Shiver Archetype Dice when you buy Shiver. Also available as the "blood and smoke" Monster Dice.
| Book | |
| Format | A4 full-colour hard-cover |
| Type | Core Rules |
| Pages | 224 |
| Rule System/Engine | Archetype Game System |
| Book | |
| Format | A4 full-colour hard-cover |
| Type | Core Rules |
| Pages | 224 |
| Rule System/Engine | Archetype Game System |
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