{"product_id":"learn-to-play-xenolanguage-a-ttrpg-board-game","title":"Learn to Play: Xenolanguage, a TTRPG Board Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us at Pandemonium for a special 4-hour, storytelling board game! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re especially welcome if you’ve never before played tabletop roleplaying games (or their board game analogues) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand are curious about where to start, although this game will rely on players being comfortable with improvisation and emergent narrative (more so than others).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/xenolanguage-a-game-about-alien-language-and-human-memory?variant=44040560017584\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXenolanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a storytelling board game that interrogates how past relationships and shared memories influence the interpretation of language. Although the game is based on similar vibes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (extraterrestrials show up on our planet and need translators), the game is really about the people sent to communicate and how translating affects their memories, perceptions of self, and perceptions of others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter players discover their characters and interpersonal relationships, the game proceeds via story cards that have prompts for characters to answer, either individually or in pairs that help define what the various symbols of the xenolanguage mean. And then, three times over the game, the extraterrestrials will send a message to the players conducted via “channeling” via movement of a planchette over the shared player board. The game has a curated soundtrack to set the mood (and mystery) of the game, so it’s sure to be unforgettable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-78fc468d-7fff-9eb1-3029-833c641ffb81\"\u003eSo if you ever wanted to play this game out or just want to spend time with others who enjoy this genre of story, sign up to play! And if you’re curious about the other storytelling board games on Pandemonium’s shelves, stay tuned to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/apps\/bookthatapp\/calendar\"\u003eEvents Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e for future announcements!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRULES FOR ATTENDING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof of COVID vaccination is required at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVERY EVENT\u003c\/strong\u003e. Either the presentation of the physical card or a clear picture will suffice. Pandemonium does not keep any records, written or otherwise, of vaccination status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance online registration is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erequired\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone not registered in an ongoing event will not be allowed in the event space to maintain capacity limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo food will be allowed in our event space for the time being. Drinking is allowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pandemonium Books \u0026 Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44284516237488,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/learn-to-play-xenolanguage-a-ttrpg-board-game","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}