''Star Crossed'' is a two-player

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about forbidden romance by Alex Roberts published by

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in 2019. It won the 2019

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Gameplay

It uses a

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tower to build tension and determine story outcomes, inspired by the horror

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Dread by Epidiah Ravachol.

Reception

Charlie Hall for

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recommended Star Crossed for

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"shippers" to play out their fantasy romances between characters in popular TV, movies and comics. Beth Elderkin reviewed ''Star-Crossed'' in 2020 as part of a list of romantic tabletop role-playing games, saying that "It's a great way to build sexual tension with your partner, especially if it's someone you've been with for a long time. After all, there's no love quite like forbidden love." Star Crossed won the 2019

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