Vagrantsong

Cooperate on a haunted train, fight Haints and uncover the secrets of the Silver Ferryman across a long campaign.

Designers: Justin Gibbs, Matt Carter, Kyle Rowan
Published by: Wyrd Games
Editions by: Lucky Duck Games, Gém Klub Kft., Hobby World, MTS Games, Grimspire, Gameland 游戏大陆, Yaofish Games

You hop a train called the Silver Ferryman, chasing a dream or running from the past, and a white-gloved hand welcomes you aboard. Somewhere a fiddle plays a tune that makes you never want to leave. Vagrantsong is a cooperative, story-driven boss battler set on a supernatural ghost train. You play a Vagrant, face off against the lingering ghosts called Haints, adjust your playstyle with Skills and Junk found along the way, and dig into the secrets of the Silver Ferryman. The campaign has more than twenty scenarios. On your turn you spend three coins on actions like moving around the train, investigating the unknown or rummaging for useful items. A spooky, challenging coop for two to four, about two hours.

Twenty-plus scenarios in a ghost-train campaignThree coins per turn buy moving, investigating, rummagingSkills and Junk shape your Vagrant

Who it's for

You like cooperative campaigns with a spooky, story-forward feel, and have a regular partner or small group to play it with.

Not for you if…

You want a light, short or low-stakes coop. It is a long, challenging campaign with dice swings.

Vibe's take

Eerie, story-rich and demanding. You spend your three coins carefully, argue about the best route through the cars and groan when the dice turn on you. Campaign structure keeps you wanting one more scenario.