2015 · Core Rules (min needed to play)

Sea of Man

A story roleplaying game about 18th-century whaling, set aboard a small vessel struggling against the organized fleets that are taking over the industry. Isolated at sea, the crew lose their sense of time and begin to question their sanity as the pointless destruction of the voyage takes its toll. Players alternate between directing the story and portraying characters within it. Vignettes, interrogations, interludes, and ensemble scenes frame the crew’s growing crisis. The game requires no preparation, supports three or more players, and uses a poker deck and tokens to track drama points.