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Death Valley - A Horror/Western TTRPG

Death Valley - A Horror/Western TTRPG

Based on the mechanics of the Year Zero Engine

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Death Valley Starter Set

This quick-start rulebook contains all you need to dive into the world of Death Valley, where you will take on the role of an undead resident of Bardo’s Bluff. Whether you desire to exist in peace or seek out revenge for your wrongful killing, there is always something or someone determined to make your life hell.

From the award-winning creator of Be Like a Crow comes a TTRPG that is quick to learn and will provide endless hours of role-playing terror & fun.

Included in this book:

  An introduction to the Death Valley setting
  The basic rules you will need to start running & playing the game.
  A one-shot scenario, Showdown at Scorpion Gulch.
→  Four pre-generated characters to get you started.
  Beautiful artwork by Vincenzo Ingenito.

FREE Downloadable PDFs include:

A set of PDFs for use with the Death Valley starter set scenario, Showdown at Scorpion Gulch.

  • Four pre-generated character sheets.
    • Grave Digger: Ghoul, Ranch Hand: Zombie, Preacher: Vampire and Bounty Hunter: Skeleon. 
  • One blank character sheet.
  • Map of an abandoned mine.
  • Map of Death Valley.

Death Valley is based on the Year Zero Engine and you'll need a pool of D6s to play.

Year Zero Engine SRD

If you have experienced the joy of playing a TTRPG (Table-Top Role Playing Games) by Free League then you will be familiar with the Year Zero Engine mechanics.  

YZE is an elegant set of mechanics which simply uses a pool of D6s.  In my experience it is straight forward to pick up and play.  The number of D6s you roll is determined by your skill proficiency and a success is rolling a 6.  Everything else is unsuccessful.  There is also the collaborative aspect.  Should you be fortunate enough to roll more than one 6, then you can pass this on to someone in the party.

This is a very simplistic overview and you can read more at the link above.

COMING 2025

We are excited to working on the full core rulebook and an extended campaign, which is in collaboration with Aaron Bryant (Lead Writer), Vincenzo Ingenito (Artist) and Tim Roberts (Creative Direction).

Shipping & Returns

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UK shipping

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Returns

If you wish to return your goods, just drop us an email to sarah@criticalkit.co.uk within 30 days of receipt and we'll get you sorted.

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