Aftermath
Lead a band of misfit critters on story missions through the ruins of a world humans left behind.
- Designer
- Jerry Hawthorne
- Published by
- Plaid Hat Games
- Editions by
- Z-Man Games, Gém Klub Kft., ADC Blackfire Entertainment, CrowD Games, GoKids 玩樂小子
Aftermath is a story-driven Adventure Book Game about tiny survivors in a world that humans mysteriously left behind. You play misfit critters, the providers of your colony: a guinea pig with anger issues, a hamster who talks fast and drives faster, a small mouse with sharp eyes and something to prove, and a vole who is borderline feral. Each has its own personality, play style and personal goals. You leave the safety of the colony on one of 20+ missions and side missions, scavenge the ruins of mankind for food and supplies and dodge dangers on the way. It plays cooperatively with one to four, with campaign-style missions that remember what you did. Expect a couple of hours and a lot of in-character chatter.
Who it's for
You like narrative campaigns and cooperative adventure, and the idea of playing a tiny animal in a huge abandoned world appeals to you.
Not for you if…
You want a quick session or a rules-light game. Missions run long and there are many components and rules to track.
Vibe's take
Story-forward and adventurous, with distinct personalities at the table. Choices carry weight, and the scavenging runs feel like small heists in a world scaled up around you.
Published 2019 · 7 years ago
newer than 55% of games
In 6,969 collections
collected more than 69% of games
1–4 players · ages 10+
Best with 2 · publisher: 14+
60–120 min
longer than 87% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.9 out of 5 · heavier than 79%
Opinions: divided
Some love it, others really don’t
Language: lots of text
Lots of text, fluency helps
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