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(Web published) · 1998

The Shining

Rating
6.9 /10
Votes
14
Weight
2.0 /5
Players
2
Time
60 min

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Description

"The Shining" is a game based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. One player controls the evil and sentient Overlook hotel, the other the Torrence family, winter caretakers of the haunted estate. Using ambient hedge animals, terrifying phantoms and possibly human possession, the hotel tried to claim young, psychically gifted Danny as it's own - by killing him. But Danny and his family will not go gentle into the dark night. This game was designed with the knowledge and assistance of Stephen King, who was one of the first play-testers. It is available for free download at http://micro.brainiac.com/contest-games.html. Winner of the first Microgame Design Contest, in 1998.

Categories
HorrorNovel-basedPrint & PlayWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsDice RollingHexagon GridSecret Unit DeploymentSimulation
Designers
Matthew Nadelhaft

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