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Zin Never Dies

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Zin Never Dies
DesignersEiko Nemo Dowme
IllustratorsEiko Nemo Dowme
Publication2023
Genrestabletop role-playing game, indie role-playing game, fantasy
Websitewww.zinneverdies.com

Zin Never Dies is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game inspired by classic Japanese animation, created by Eiko Nemo Dowme. It takes place in a world of folk mythology and shadowy gods. Zin Never Dies contains seven species of anthropomorphic animal player characters who search for magical towers to harness a power called "Zin." Its game mechanics focus primarily on advancing the storytelling.[1][2]

Publication History

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Zin Never Dies was released in 2023 after a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2022 raised €31,665.[3][4][5]

Reception

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Matt Jarvis for Dicebreaker recommended Zin Never Dies for fans of Hollow Knight and Studio Ghibli films.[1] The Roll for Crit podcast praised the game's art style and combat system.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jarvis, Matt (2022-02-23). "Zin Never Dies looks like the perfect tabletop RPG for Hollow Knight and Ghibli fans". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "Explore Fairytales, Folklore & Fear Zin Never Dies RPG". Beasts of War. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ "Zin Never Dies". Dicebreaker. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ^ Girdwood, Andrew (2022-02-24). "Cute and dark, honestly: the RPG Zin Never Dies charms it's way closer to Kickstarter success". geeknativ.
  5. ^ "Track Zin Never Dies: The Roleplaying Game's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  6. ^ "#46 - Board Game Designers With Ukraine, Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Ed., Illiterati, Tranquility, Nerdlyweds". Roll For Crit. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2024-10-18.