Haunted Mill Games has officially announced the release of “Story Of Many,” a cooperative fantasy, open-world adventure board game designed for 1-4 players. The game introduces an expansive narrative and a unique gaming experience, focusing on exploration, storytelling, and combat.
“Story Of Many” features over 400,000 words of adventure text, offering players a deep dive into a world rich with lore, secrets, and consequential choices. It emphasizes open-world exploration, allowing players to uncover hidden treasures, engage with rumors, and experience unforeseen encounters in a detailed environment.
The game also introduces a campaign gameplay system, where the choices made by players have a significant impact on the evolving story, adding depth and replayability to the experience. Character creation in “Story Of Many” is inspired by the complex class progression systems found in video games like Path of Exile and Final Fantasy X, claiming to offer one of the most intricate systems in the board game industry.
Combat is designed to be fast-paced and challenging, featuring a dice mechanics system and over 200 unique enemies, ensuring a varied combat experience each time. In anticipation of the game’s launch on Gamefound, Haunted Mill Games is offering an exclusive character class to those who sign up for updates.
George Pissas, Game Designer and CEO at Haunted Mill Games, expressed excitement about the game’s introduction to the market, highlighting its blend of rich storytelling, player-driven decision-making, and extensive open-world exploration. Pissas believes “Story Of Many” will offer over 200 hours of gameplay, combining elements from TTRPGs, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and cooperative board gaming into a comprehensive package. Described as a “DM-less D&D sandbox campaign in a box,” the game aims to appeal to a broad audience of fantasy enthusiasts.
For those interested in “Story Of Many,” updates are available through registration on Gamefound.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
