Dead Man's Tale

Dead Man's Tale 2025

6.1 /10
BGG rating
1–2
Players
2
Best at
180–300
Minutes
16
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About the Game

A pop-up narrative puzzle adventure. Examine five pop-up chapters full of documents, artifacts and puzzles that lead towards a cursed pirate treasure.

The story: A chilling discovery inside the walls of a centuries-old tavern sparks both fear and hope in the heart of Abigail Walsh, daughter of notorious treasure hunter Orson Peters. Recognizing the morbid artifact may represent the first and last clue to uncovering the fate of her missing father, she solicits your help to decipher its meaning.

So begins a harrowing voyage across oceans and ages, to a remote island in pursuit of riches. Was Orson's obsession a tragic delusion, or was his folly anchored in truth? One thing is certain: death and despair follow in the wake of that terrible, old man.

Explore five puzzle-packed pop-up scenes that transport you to key locations along your perilous journey. Scour documents and ephemera to piece together the enigma of Orson's fate, and chart your course across a mysterious island in search of an infamous legend.

Will you survive the perilous journey inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, or will you be lured to your doom by the siren song of cursed gold?

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BGG ratings
8
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refreshed Oct 8, 2026

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