VHS: Return of the Living Dead RPG Coming Soon

If you are a fan of 1980s punk-rock punk aesthetics, toxic waste spills, and zombies crying out for “More brains!”, get ready to clear some space on your shelf. Aces Games is officially bringing VHS: Return of the Living Dead—a brand-new cinematic tabletop role-playing game based on Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 cult classic horror masterpiece—straight into retail.

Part of Aces Games’ acclaimed VHS (Very Horror Stories) system, this standalone adaptation is designed from the ground up to capture the reckless, gory charm of the original film.

Play Like a Movie: The Ultimate Retro Format

What sets this release apart is its brilliant marriage of traditional RPG freedom and board game mechanics. The system is built to mimic a cinematic viewing experience, complete with Film Cards that keep the session pacing tight and rules structured.

Best of all for modern gaming groups, the game can be played fully solo or cooperative without needing a Game Master (GM). Key mechanics like the BRAIN! Condition simulate everything from cemetery reanimation and toxic rain to characters mutating into flesh-eating ghouls.

To top it all off, the packaging is meticulously crafted to replicate a worn, nostalgic rental store VHS tape, making it an absolute eye-catcher for physical media collectors and tabletop enthusiasts alike.

Core Box vs. The Trioxin Box Deluxe Edition

Retailers will stock two main versions of the game depending on how deep into the zombie apocalypse you want to dive:

• The Core Box ($34.99): Perfect for newcomers looking to jump right into the terror with the essential rules and components needed to start playing.

• The Trioxin Box Deluxe Edition ($74.00): The ultimate collector’s package. This loaded set includes the core box, 2 maps, 5 ready-to-play Films, 5 iconic characters (such as Burt, Spider, Suicide, Casey, and Ernie), 4 primary monsters (including the fan-favorite Tarman and Zombie Trash), 40 tokens, 3 vehicle tokens, 9 detailed miniatures, 7 custom dice, and a treasure trove of extra thematic goodies.

Whether you are braving the hordes alone in solo mode or gathering your punk crew for a movie night gone wrong, VHS: Return of the Living Dead promises a gory good time.

Are you planning to pick up the standard core box, or are you going all-in on the Trioxin Box deluxe edition?