Board game Portal Games Listy z zaświatów (LZZ) — narrative card-driven tabletop game

Listy z zaświatów (LZZ) by Portal Games is a narrative, card-driven tabletop game that emphasizes storytelling and player choices. The game uses scenario-based encounters and card interactions to guide play, combining thematic artwork and decision points to create a structured narrative experience for groups. It is designed for tabletop sessions where players collaboratively explore situations, make meaningful choices and follow consequences created by the cards and scenarios.

Advantages

The game delivers a compact, card-focused system that reduces setup time while maintaining depth in narrative decisions. Its scenario design supports multiple playthroughs with different outcomes based on player choices. The components and mechanics are suited to mixed-experience groups, allowing both new and experienced players to contribute to story development. The structure balances guided scenarios with open interpretation, supporting roleplaying elements without requiring a game master.

Suitable for

• Story-driven game nights with friends or family
• Groups seeking a narrative experience without a dedicated game master
• Sessions that prioritize decision-making and consequences over complex rules
• Players who want a card-centric tabletop format with replayable scenarios

Key specifications

• Gameplay style: narrative, card-driven tabletop game
• Focus: scenario-based encounters and decision points
• Player interaction: cooperative or group narrative play
• Components: scenario and event cards, storytelling prompts (actual components may vary)
• Replayability: branching outcomes based on player choices

How to use

Set up the scenario according to the included instructions and distribute cards or roles as indicated. Players proceed through the scenario by resolving card-driven events and making choices presented by the game. Each decision influences subsequent cards and narrative outcomes, so read card text carefully and discuss options with the group. Sessions typically progress in rounds or scenes defined by the scenario structure.

Usage recommendations

Play in a quiet space with clear visibility of cards and text; allocate time for discussion when decisions are critical. For first sessions, follow the introductory scenario to learn card interactions, then experiment with alternative choices to explore branching outcomes.