The Black Cube of the Invisible Sun contains 30 kilograms of magic. Everything you need to play like books, … [+]
The folks at Humble Bundle have become a great resource for helping gamers build electronic libraries full of board games. They make it very easy to explore outdoor games Dungeons & Dragons that appeal to different genres and types of players. Plus, a portion of the proceeds benefit a charity chosen by the publishers offering their games on offer.
Right now they have an offer for one of the most unusual RPGs on the market. The invisible sun is a surreal game of modern magic and mystery where players leave our false reality for mystical Acuality. I’ve talked about this game before, but now the barrier to entry is at a low level.
What is the Invisible Sun?
The invisible sun proposes that the so-called “real world” is an illusion. Vislats, beings who know the truth of reality, come here to forget their problems and live simple lives of worrying about mortgage payments instead of a spell they cast centuries ago, are still out there looking for revenge against its creator. Some Vislas never shake the lie, while others occasionally return to the strange city of Satyrina.
Every player in the game has access to some type of magic. Like its sister Cypher System, characters are defined through a sentence with specific elements that unlock gameplay mechanics. These are powerful creatures from the start, and the game offers plenty of hints for strange quests they can do with the help of their friends.
The humble pack of the Invisible Sun
Humble Bundle offers a large collection of PDFs for a very low price. The core set PDF alone is usually $99. The bundle offers that core set, plus some game expansions, for $18.
The core set contains all the materials needed to play The invisible sun. Rules, characters, story prompts, printable props, and more come in the main set. It’s a great experience for a dedicated group of RPG fans in a surreal setting that someone like David Lynch or David Bowie would love.
Supplements go deeper into Acuality and expand the stories the game can tell. Secrets of the silent streets provides more information on the heart of the game called Satyrine. The night side offers a glimpse into the powers, beings, and spells that even the most powerful wizards might consider far in the dark.
The game suggests that sometimes vislae can bring parts of Actuality into the real world. The pack contains supporting documents that can be customized into player stories. Printing them at home can make the game look even more real.
Black Cube of the Invisible Sun
For gaming groups who pick up this pack and fall in love with the game or for those who prefer a fully physical experience. I recommend watching Black Cube. It could be an investment for players used to paying $50 for one Player’s Handbook but it has one of the most unique presentations I’ve seen. The folks at Monte Cook Games sent one home with me after attending GameHole Con last November.
The cube has places for all the books, cards, dice to move around safely instead of swinging around like many sets in the box. Opening the box gives the game a very ritualistic moment that signals to everyone that the time for ordering pizza and sharing memes is over. The artifacts inside the box get players in the mood for their intrigues.
This era of gaming offers experiences at luxury prices for those who can afford it. The Black Cube stands with things like the Legendary Edition of The Curse of Strahd for the unique experiences I never thought I’d see as a lifelong tabletop gamer. I’m happy to have it in my library now to tempt my players the next time we’re looking for a new campaign.
of The invisible sun The Humble Bundle runs until January 30th. Sales of the pack benefit Direct Relief which provides medical benefits around the world.