“Freelancers: A Crossroads Game” is a narrative-driven board game for 3 to 7 players that combines humor, a post-apocalyptic setting, and a light role-playing experience. Published by Plaid Hat Games, it offers a witty and accessible adventure, following in the footsteps of their hit game Forgotten Waters.
In a world where humanity has gone extinct, only strange survivors remain, making a living through odd jobs—like freelancers in a collapsed economy. Players take on the roles of characters such as scouts, healers, or warriors, embarking on missions filled with danger, quirky personalities, and absurd situations. All of this is supported by a companion app that delivers the story with high-quality voice acting and humor.
The game uses an app to guide the narrative, read dialogue, and manage events. Players input codes that trigger different outcomes based on their decisions. Exploration happens through a spiral-bound book that presents the various locations and scenes. Each player controls their own character and makes decisions in real time, often under time pressure. A dice-rolling system (d20 plus additional dice based on skill progression) determines the success of actions. Players can take risks, but doing so increases the danger—if the threat meter rises too high, the game ends in failure.
If you’re looking for a game that blends storytelling, light role-playing, and plenty of humor in a post-apocalyptic world, Freelancers: A Crossroads Game is an excellent choice. 🧭
