The Promise - Base Game (English & German)
A downloadable game
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Dive into the Dark World of the Brothers Grimm!
In a merciless and desolate world live Tom and Anna Thumb — no taller than a finger, but with the courage of giants. The siblings roam the land, driven by hunger, ambition, and the hope of earning a few coins. They take on jobs from those who can afford their services — nobles, merchants, and kings — people who, in times of desperation, make foolish promises they later regret. And the two siblings are there to ensure that these promises do not have to be kept.
The Promise is a game for one or two players, where you face a series of battles against increasingly powerful foes. Your goal is to survive five intense fights, grow stronger with each victory, and ultimately confront the final boss in the sixth and last showdown. Use the remains of your defeated enemies to forge new weapons and armor—only then will you be strong enough to endure the final battle. Defeat the final boss, and you've won the game... and with that, you've also broken the promise that started it all.
Game Features:
- For 1–2 players, ages 14 and up: Face the creatures alone – or team up to challenge overwhelming foes.
- Tactical Boss Battler: Every battle demands clever decisions, strategic thinking, and a bit of dice luck.
- Three unique bosses: Each creature features its own behavior, attack patterns, and multiple difficulty levels.
- Over 25 powerful items: Gather the remains of defeated enemies and forge them into ever-stronger equipment.
- Flexible equipment combinations: Unlock new abilities and status bonuses by skillfully combining your gear. Can you find the ultimate combination to take on even the strongest enemies?
- Branching campaign with six battles: Choose your own path – decide which foes to face and which rewards to claim.
- High replayability: Variable enemies, gear, and story paths ensure that no playthrough ever feels the same.
- An epic final battle: In the end, Hans the Hedgehog awaits – defeat him and break the promise that started it all.
- Compact: Print 18 cards and a few tokens; all you’ll need beyond that are six standard 6-sided dice (12 mm).
- Playing time: 15–30 minutes per battle / 2–3 hours for a complete campaign.
For more information about The Promise and my other games, visit: http://raoulschaupp.taplink.ws
Taucht ein in die düstere Welt der Gebrüder Grimm!
In einer gnadenlosen und trostlosen Welt leben Tom und Anna Daumensdick – nicht größer als ein Daumen, aber mit dem Mut von Riesen. Die Geschwister durchstreifen das Land, getrieben von Hunger, Ehrgeiz und der Aussicht auf ein paar Taler. Sie nehmen Aufträge von denen an, die es sich leisten können – Adlige, Kaufleute und Könige –, die in Zeiten der Not törichte Versprechen machen und diese später bereuen. Und die beiden Geschwister sind da, um sicherzustellen, dass diese Versprechen nicht eingehalten werden müssen.
'Das Versprechen' ist ein Spiel für ein bis zwei Spieler, in dem du dich in einer Reihe von Kämpfen immer mächtigeren Gegnern stellen musst. Dein Ziel ist es fünf Schlachten zu überstehen, dich dabei stetig zu verbessern und schließlich im sechsten und letzten Kampf dem ultimativen Boss gegenübertreten. Nutze dabei die Überreste der besiegten Kreaturen, um daraus neue Waffen und Rüstungen zu schmieden – nur so kannst du stark genug werden, um das letzte Gefecht zu überleben. Besiegst du den finalen Boss, hast du das Spiel gewonnen – und das gemachte Versprechen gebrochen.
Spielfeatures:
- Für 1–2 Spieler ab 14 Jahren: Stelle dich den Kreaturen allein – oder kämpfe im Team gegen übermächtige Gegner.
- Taktischer Boss Battler: Jeder Kampf verlangt clevere Entscheidungen, strategisches Denken und etwas Würfelglück.
- Drei einzigartige Bossgegner: Jede Kreatur besitzt ihr eigenes Verhalten, Angriffsmuster und mehrere Schwierigkeitsstufen.
- Über 25 mächtige Gegenstände: Sammle die Überreste besiegter Feinde und schmiede daraus immer stärkere Ausrüstung.
- Flexible Ausrüstungskombinationen: Entfalte neue Fähigkeiten und Status-Boni durch geschicktes Kombinieren deiner Ausrüstung. Findest du die ultimative Kombination, um dich auch den stärksten Gegnern zu stellen?
- Verzweigende Kampagne mit sechs Kämpfen: Bestimme deinen eigenen Weg – entscheide, welche Gegner du herausforderst und welche Belohnungen du verdienst.
- Hoher Wiederspielwert: Variable Gegner, Ausrüstung und Story-Pfade sorgen dafür, dass kein Durchlauf dem anderen gleicht.
- Ein epischer Finalkampf: Am Ende wartet Hans der Igel – besiege ihn und breche das gemachte Versprechen.
- Kompakt: Drucke 18 Karten und ein paar Marker aus; zusätzlich werden nur sechs 6-seitige Würfel (12 mm) benötigt.
- Spieldauer: 15–30 Minuten pro Kampf / 2–3 Stunden für eine vollständige Kampagne.
Für mehr Informationen über Das Versprechen und meine anderen Spiele, besucht: http://raoulschaupp.taplink.ws
| Updated | 6 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Category | Physical game |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 total ratings) |
| Author | Raoul Schaupp |
| Genre | Card Game |
| Tags | Boss battle, boss-battler, Co-op, Dice, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Print & Play, Singleplayer, Two Player |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | German, English |
| Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $2.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- A small correction - I am very sorry6 days ago
- The Promise V1.1 released13 days ago
- The Promise V1.1 coming soon19 days ago
- The Promise is released30 days ago






Comments
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I saw the video you shared, which led me here, and I already have the game printed! I realized you need to study each enemy to defeat them. I also really like the crafting mechanics. I'm looking forward to the expansions and new campaigns, although I think this one will keep me stuck for a while haha.
thanks for the support and the kind words. I hope you will have fun with the game. Check the rulebook, because the video has some small rule errors.
But yes, I planned also some expansions, if this game performs well. I maybe will soon post a preview in my FB group and on Discord, what I have in mind. Stay tuned.
Do the weapon's cards have a specific front-back pairing? Like the enemy's cards that you explained in the "readme.pdf"
Yes, each card has a specific pairing. But I wrote it in the readme for these cards, because some playtesters were confused especially regarding these cards.
But front and back side together. The pages are so prepared, that you are able to print in duplex and everything fits.
So helmet card has on front and back the helmet. Footwear the same. Really important is also, that the front and backside of the weapons are correct.
So normally the left top card is the frontside of the right top card of the next side, and so on.
Ohh, i cut the cards and didn't think that the order on the pages was the pairing. Thanks
You still can check the PDF file, which front must be paired with which backside. So it should be no problem for you.
I hope you will enjoy the game and two tipps:
1. Use the Aimed Attacks, which are listed on the enemy cards.
2. Really do the 4 steps of the Enemy Phase step by step in the correct order. This is really important.
Any playthrough videos available?
Not at the moment. The German YouTube channel "Zamgspielt" is doing a video. I think it will coming in 2-3 weeks.
Maybe I will do one in English, but I didn't think I will have time (and the equipment) before the Christmas holidays.
Here is a video in Spanish. You can activate English subtitles: