Precogniscience

A detective walks casually through a construction zone as it collapses around her, confident in the predetermined knowledge that she will make it through safely…

A young boy sneaks out from home, knowing that something dark is following him, and he can’t let it come close to the people he cares about…

The lead guitarist of a touring band misses a chord, having realised they have mere minutes to save the stadium…

Precogniscients: those who have foreseen a great tragedy before it strikes. Those blessed with the ability to divine the future and, if they’re reckless or brave enough, change it. A tragedy approaches, the Deadline is on the horizon, and only your gift can hope to stop it.

Precogniscience is an improv-heavy tabletop role playing game played with cards, D4s and a calendar. Plan how to use what time you have left and use the power of prophecy to save the future before it’s too late.

• Easy-to-create characters, defined around three key traits.
• Uncover details about the Deadline's mystery in real time as the players dictate what they they see in their visions of the future.
• Keep an ever-growing timeline in order, or chart your own path and risk it all collapsing.
• Brave perils by predicting the top card of an ever dwindling deck.
• Manage your time and plans to gain what edges you can before engaging the Deadline's threat in a final, climactic showdown.
• Play a quick one-shot with the Imminent Threat game rules, or stretch it into a longer campaign using the Looming Threat game rules.

“One of the most unique games I’ve ever seen, both in its premise and execution. A thorough design with deeply evocative mechanics. The choice to use a calendar as a play feature is inspired. A truly astounding first outing from Tully Blackmore.”
—Reizor