
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,476
- BGG rating
- 8.5
This Is Not a Test: Post-Apocalyptic Skirmish Rules
- 2 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1
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Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 is an expansion for Forbidden Psalm released in 2024 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Rahman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
The Collection of Death Volume 1 includes previously released zines, freebies, and some new horrors to add to your games of Forbidden Psalm. This Collection requires a copy of any Forbidden Psalm Core Rule book to play. These Scenarios were designed with Forbidden Psalm in mind, but can be played with The Last War, Dread Nights, Kill Sample Process, and any future version of Forbidden Psalm A Collection of expansions for Forbidden Psalm Including Such Horrors as: Dead Festival 1 and 2 DeadChurch Forbidden wilderness Rotten Bits and much more. A copy of Forbidden Psalm is required to play these Scenarios. over 20 scenarios and new monsters to add to your games, includes new content not previously available.
Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 are: Kevin Rahman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Forbidden Psalm: The Collection of Death Volume 1 as an expansion for Forbidden Psalm. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Forbidden Psalm to use it. Check that your edition of Forbidden Psalm is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.