Dual-Meaning Stats
Your character has stats like MUSCLE (physical strength or stubbornness), WISDOM (actual wisdom or sarcastic zingers), and COOL (staying calm or being hip).
Xennial Pursuit
2055: Elderly Xennials defend their 90s-themed nursing home mall from zombies. Dawn of the Dead meets The Golden Girls. Dual-meaning stats, Mojo Track, 90s trivia system.
Core Rules Complete
Welcome to Sunset Mall
It's 2055. The zombie apocalypse happened. Society rebuilt. And now the Xennial generation—those born on the cusp of Gen X and Millennials—live in Sunset Mall, a 90s-themed nursing home where Blockbuster Video, Sam Goody, and food courts live on as communal spaces.
Then the zombies came back. But these aren't helpless elderly folks—these are survivors who grew up on horror movies, video games, and pop culture references. They know every zombie trope. They've got walkers and wheelchairs weaponized. And they're not going down without a fight.
Xennial Pursuit is a survival horror comedy TTRPG where you play as octogenarian badasses defending your home, armed with nostalgia, sarcasm, and surprisingly effective improvised weapons.
Game Mechanics
The Mojo Track
Group morale system based on 90s nostalgia. Blast Smashing Pumpkins to gain bonuses. Reference Seinfeld at the right moment for inspiration points.
90s Trivia System
Solve challenges by recalling 90s pop culture. "What year did Titanic come out?" isn't just trivia—it's a game mechanic.
Mall Resources
Scavenge from abandoned retail stores. Turn Orange Julius into molotov cocktails. Weaponize CDs from Sam Goody. The mall is your arsenal.
Horror Comedy Balance
The zombies are genuine threats, but your characters are hilarious. Think Shaun of the Dead meets golden age sitcoms.
Roll20 Compatible
Designed for online play with custom Roll20 assets. Character sheets, maps, and tokens all optimized for virtual tabletops.
The World of 2055
After the first zombie outbreak in 2025, humanity fought back and won. Society rebuilt with apocalypse preparedness baked in. By 2055, those who survived the original outbreak are elderly—and the Xennials among them insisted their retirement community honor their formative years.
Sunset Mall became a living museum: Blockbuster still rents VHS tapes, the arcade has original cabinets, and Hot Topic never changed. For the residents, it's nostalgia and home. For younger generations, it's a bizarre time capsule.
When the zombies return—a second outbreak nobody saw coming—the Xennials realize their retirement community might be the safest place in the city. Fortifiable, full of supplies, and staffed by people who literally grew up on zombie survival fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What system does it use?
Xennial Pursuit uses a custom lightweight d6 system designed for fast-paced, narrative-focused play. Easy to learn, hard to put down.
How many players?
Designed for 3-5 players plus a Game Master. Sessions run 2-4 hours, perfect for online game nights.
Do I need to know 90s pop culture?
It helps! But the game includes reference guides and the GM can adjust trivia difficulty. Even if you weren't there, the nostalgia is infectious.
Is it just comedy or is there real tension?
Both. The setting is hilarious, but resource management and character death are real. Think of it like Shaun of the Dead—funny doesn't mean safe.
When will it be available?
Core rules are complete. We're playtesting and developing Roll20 assets. Join the mailing list for beta testing opportunities and launch updates.
Will there be expansions?
If players love it, absolutely. We have concepts for expansion scenarios including rival nursing homes, supply runs to abandoned malls, and flashback episodes to the original outbreak.
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