On May 1st, 2025, the collaborative storytelling game Our Queen Crumbles will return with an updated Hallowed Edition. Originally created by Jason Brown in 2019, this game accommodates 2-4 players and delves into themes of revenge, death, and farewells in the fantastical realm of Halloway.
The upcoming edition will be available through a BackerKit campaign, featuring expanded content and a boxed version in both English and Italian. Halloway is depicted as a land where the dead whisper to the living, and players can shape natural forces through their will.
Players assume roles based on character archetypes, primarily focusing on two playbooks: The Queen and The Assassin. The game prioritizes character development over traditional power progression, allowing each decision to influence the narrative and reveal character backstories.
The Hallowed Edition will introduce several new features, including:
- Variant playbooks for the Queen and the Assassin
- An alternate map with varied backdrops
- Additional artwork by original illustrator Al Lukeheart
The BackerKit campaign aims to fund the production of a boxed edition that will include 30 reusable laminated cards, which players can write on with water-based markers. This feature allows for erasing and replaying the game with different outcomes.
Players will create their own conflicts and resolve mysteries within the game, such as the identity of the Little Stone God and the significance of the Salt and Iron crowns held by the Knight of Whispers.
Initially published as a 24-page zine, Our Queen Crumbles gained popularity and was translated into Italian as Nostra Maestà Infranta. This edition included additional characters from the Retainers expansion, enhancing replayability. The Hallowed Edition builds upon this foundation, offering a richer experience for both new and returning players.
The BackerKit campaign launches on May 1st, providing an opportunity for fans to support the production of the boxed edition. More information can be found on the campaign page.