Final Girl: Shriek

Expose a masked killer in a crowded board game convention in a gripping, solo cinematic horror puzzle that utilizes a hidden identity matrix and panic-driven movement mechanics for the ultimate high-stakes survival showdown.

Final Girl: Shriek (designed by Evan Derrick and A.J. Porfirio, and published by Van Ryder Games) acts as a specialized "Special Feature Film" expansion for the highly acclaimed solo survival system. Deviating from standard feature films that focus on remote cabins or sci-fi outposts, this box takes a brilliantly meta turn, plunging a lone heroine into the crowded aisles of "Mega BGCon." The core objective is a high-tension game of cat-and-mouse inspired by classic slasher cinema: you must protect starry-eyed tabletop gamers, figure out who the killer is among a crowd of cosplayers, and eliminate the threat before becoming the final victim.

The primary strategic hurdle lies in navigating the whodunit mechanics and convention crowd dynamics. The killer, Mort the Teenage Dirtbag, has arrived with one goal: to sow complete chaos by wearing masks of your favorite legendary killers to blend into the crowd. Because attendees are busy cosplaying, you don't initially know Mort's true identity or location on the convention floor, and the enthusiastic crowd flatly refuses to leave the booths. Players must spend time tracking down tips from various suspects while intentionally inciting a controlled panic to force oblivious gamers toward the exits before Mort can pick them off one by one. Balancing time, horror levels, and an evolving card-driven action economy is vital; if Mort completes his mask-swapping spree and corners you, his power peaks for a devastating final showdown. It is a masterclass in deeply thematic, standalone gateway design that packs hand management, hidden movement, and tense tactical deduction into a smooth 20-to-60 minute solo session.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 14+ Years
Publisher: Van Ryder Games
Play Time: 20-60 Minutes
Player Count: 1 Player
Complexity: Medium (Solo Play, Hidden Identity, Dice-Rolling Mitigation, Action Point Hand Management)

What's in the Box?

• 1 Double-Sided Killer and Location Board
• 2 Unique Final Girl Character Cards
• 1 Interlocking Deck of Event, Terror, and Item Cards
• 1 Set of Character and Killer Miniatures
• 1 Assortment of Custom Mask and Tip Tracking Tokens
• 1 Special Features Scenario Guide & Rules Leaflet