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Microscope

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Embark on an epic journey through time with Microscope, an innovative role-playing game that empowers players to create expansive histories, from the rise and fall of empires to the evolution of entire civilizations. Designed for 2 to 4 players, Microscope offers a unique, non-linear approach to storytelling, allowing you to explore your world's history in any order you desire.

Key Features:

  • Fractal Storytelling: Dive deep into the intricate details of your world's history or zoom out to view the grand scope of events, crafting a rich tapestry of interconnected stories.
  • Collaborative World-Building: Work together with fellow players to build and explore a shared history, with each participant contributing to the unfolding narrative.
  • Non-Linear Gameplay: Break free from chronological constraints, jumping backward or forward in time to focus on the moments that interest you most.
  • No Game Master Required: Every player has equal authority in shaping the history, fostering a truly collaborative experience without the need for a traditional game master.

Specifications:

  • Players: 2–4
  • Recommended Age: 12+

Microscope has been recognized for its innovative design, winning the 2011 Gaming Genius Award for Most Innovative New Product and receiving a nomination for RPG of the Year at the 2011 Golden Geek Awards.

Whether you're interested in exploring the distant future of humanity, the emergence of new nations from the ashes of an empire, or the decline of ancient magical lineages, Microscope provides the tools to craft and explore these histories in a collaborative and engaging way.

Unleash your creativity and delve into the art of world-building with Microscope, where the only limits are the ones you set for yourself.

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Hoyle's of Oxford is a family-run games shop selling traditional and vintage table-top games, board games, puzzles, jigsaws and playing cards.

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