Grand Guignol by Steve Jackson Games

Step into the gaslit streets of Victorian London with Grand Guignol, a GMless tabletop roleplaying game that reimagines Gothic literature through a queer lens. This narrative-driven experience blends intimacy, horror, desire, and tragedy, allowing players to embody tragic anti-heroes navigating a hostile and decaying empire.

Built on the Belonging Outside Belonging system, Grand Guignol offers a No Dice, No Masters framework, emphasizing collaborative storytelling and emotional depth. Players will engage with structured Occasions like Seances, Investigations, Rendezvous, and Visitations, recreating iconic Gothic moments while collectively shaping a living Victorian London influenced by capitalism, religion, tradition, and resistance.

Key Features:

• GMless tabletop roleplaying game inspired by queer interpretations of Victorian Gothic.
• Players portray tragic anti-heroes such as the Beast, the Hunter, or the Patron.
• Utilizes the Belonging Outside Belonging system with a No Dice, No Masters framework.
• Features structured Occasions for iconic Gothic moments: Seances, Investigations, Rendezvous, and Visitations.
• Collaborative world-building of a Victorian London shaped by social and political forces.
• Explores themes of intimacy, horror, desire, tragedy, monstrosity, power, class, and survival.
• Focuses on collaborative storytelling and emotional narrative play.
• Queer themes and representation are central to the game.

What's Included:

• Rulebook
• Character Playbooks (The Beast, The Gate, The Hunter, The Patron, The Scholar, The Ward)
• Occasion Frames
• Game Instructions

Specifications:

• Brand: Steve Jackson Games
• Item Type: Tabletop Role-playing Game
• Players: 3-5
• Age Recommendation: 14+
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Weight: 272g
• Material: Paper Cardstock
• Special Features: Gmless Gameplay, No Dice Required, No Game Master Required, Collaborative Storytelling, Narrative-driven Gameplay, Queer Themes, Player-driven World Building.
• Safety Warning: Small Parts May Present Choking Hazard. Not Suitable For Children Under 3 Years.

Grand Guignol offers a haunting and intimate roleplaying experience, inviting players to explore the shadows of Victorian London and reclaim the Gothic genre.