Shadows of Hillcrest

Shadows of Hillcrest is a horror-themed tabletop role-playing game that plunges players into the depths of a haunted mansion, where their very sanity is at stake. As the characters explore the eerie corridors and haunted rooms, they must confront malevolent spirits, uncover dark secrets, and manage their fraying minds. 

The game emphasizes psychological horror over physical combat, with players navigating an atmosphere thick with tension, dread, and the unknown.  Shadows of Hillcrest stands out for its intense focus on sanity as the central resource, making every decision a matter of life, death, or madness.

Age Range: 

Horror and supernatural elements --- advised that all players be 16+

Number of players: 

This game requires a DM + however many players they choose to wrangle at one time. The limit, therefore, is at least 2 people, but 3+ would make for better gameplay. 

The ideal may be 4 players plus the DM, but it is all scalable. 

Playtime:
 
This is so variable as to be unhelpful for me to try and give an estimate. 


PDF INCLUDES: 

• Set up character creation (Character Creation includes Name, Sanity Pool, Job, Flaw, Phobia, and Beginning Items)
• Explanation of game mechanics and rules
• Database of items, actions, phobias, and flaws.
• GM Guide
• -- examples of ghosts
• --tips for managing the player's sanity
• --unique item creation
• --hints on balancing phobias
• --GM checklist
• --3 premade characters and 2 one-shot scenarios