One Page Cthulhu: Volume 1: Miskatonic Tunnels (FREE)

1922 Arkham, Massachusetts, A Letter from Herbert West, Professor at Miskatonic University

Dear Friend,

It has always been rumored that there are tunnels running under the campus of Miskatonic University. Long have students and faculty alike speculated about the strange possibility that these tunnels exist--and yet no one has ever proven their existence. Many have speculated that the tunnels were originally built for use by the faculty more easily and quickly move about campus, but I hardly believe that to be true. Others think it is a remnant from the Civil War--something the south  Again, I disagree. Further, students have whispered about a far more sinister origin for the tunnels. 

This is the theory I agree with. My research and investigation into the case brings me to the conclusion that the tunnels were made like a labyrinth--something once used by a cult to summon and harness unimaginable horrors from another world. Now, it acts as a prison for those secrets. That is why I need you. I have found an old and incomplete blueprint which reveals the entrance to the tunnels. 

That’s where you come in. I want you to go down and investigate, find clues to what happened there, and map out the tunnels for me.    

Hello again print and play game fans! 

Today I am excited to announce the newest iteration of the "One Page" game line: One Page Cthulhu. Many of you have requested this, so here it is! A simple and easy 1920s horror role-playing-game you can play with a single sheet of paper. Perfect for a plane ride, hotel room, or anywhere else. You can even compete with your friends to see who can get the most clues and solve the mystery of Miskatonic University.

Based on the same system as One Page Dungeon, One Page Cthulhu takes your solo roleplaying to the streets and locations of Arkham--such as Miskatonic University. This version of the system introduces sanity rules, investigation, and Lore Points. Additionally, it offers a new and frightening way to level up your character.

As always, you can pick up this new game for FREE for a limited time from DriveThru RPG. Any donations are much appreciated and go toward me being able to make more games in the future.

Blood & Gold: Naval Warfare in the Age of Piracy (FREE)

Hello again, gaming friends! Recently I was digging through some old game files and designs I'd never gotten around to finishing or publishing. I stumbled upon this one, which had been a favorite of mine at the time I was working on it. So, today, I bring you my latest print and play wargame creation:

Blood & Gold: Naval Warfare in the Age of Piracy

Take control of your very own pirate ship in this abstract simulation of naval warfare during the age of piracy and high adventure. Pillage towns and forts. Destroy rival pirate ships. Evade the Royal Navy. Survive harsh tropical storms. Escape with the gold.

Blood & Gold is an abstract solitare naval wargame set during the age of piracy. It uses a “point-to-point” map system as its main form of gameplay. You also have a list of 6 statistics that measure your pirate crew and ship. Finally, at the bottom of your map, you get a couple of useful tables for wind and sea rolls as well as damage tracks for enemy pirate ships and Royal Navy ships. (NOTE: This is the Print and Play version of the game. I had originally intended this to be a Game Crafter title, but had never gotten it off the ground.)

As always, you can pick this one up for FREE for a limited time from Wargame Vault.

One Page Dungeon: Volume 2: The Bloody Burrow (FREE)

Hello, gamers! Today I am excited to announce the release of my the second entry in my One Page Dungeon series! Much like the pulp magazines and comic books of years past, One Page Dungeon will release one to four volumes a month, each adding new character options, weapons, items, and a dungeon to explore! Volumes are interchangeable.

One Page Dungeon is a simple and easy role-playing-game for one player. As the title suggests, you can play with a single sheet of paper. This game is perfect for a plane ride, hotel room, or anywhere else. You can even compete with your friends to see who can get the most gold.

The game works simply. You move along a grid, creating new random rooms and corridors with random monsters and treasure until you encounter the boss. It is great for fans of rouge-lite games. 

Create a character from 3 different classes. Choose weapons, armor, and spells to suit your play style. 

All you need are these rules, a single sheet of paper, a pencil/eraser, and a handful of six-sided dice.

Volume 2 sees your character diving into a bloody burrow of flesh-eating rats. The treasure and classes are more focused on blood points this time around Pick up your sword, take up the ax, and jump into One Page Dungeon.

As with all my games, this one is FREE (or Pay What You Want) for the first week from DriveThru RPG! Any donations are greatly appreciated! 

Also, look for other volumes in the series which will offer new classes, spells, items, and more!

One Page Dungeon: Volume 1: Fire in the Goblin Forge (FREE)

Hello, gamers! Today I am excited to announce the release of my new print and play game: One Page Dungeon. 

One Page Dungeon is a simple and easy role-playing-game for one player. As the title suggests, you can play with a single sheet of paper. This game is perfect for a plane ride, hotel room, or anywhere else. You can even compete with your friends to see who can get the most gold.

The game works simply. You move along a grid, creating new random rooms and corridors with random monsters and treasure until you encounter the boss. It is great for fans of rouge-lite games. 

Create a character from 3 different classes. Choose weapons, armor, and spells to suit your play style. 

All you need are these rules, a single sheet of paper, a pencil/eraser, and a handful of six-sided dice.

This first volume sees your character diving into a Goblin Forge to kill as many of the little green guys as possible while racking up the treasure. Pick up your bow, take up the ax, and jump into One Page Dungeon.

As with all my games, this one is FREE (or Pay What You Want) for the first week from DriveThru RPG! Any donations are greatly appreciated! 

Also, look for future volumes in the series which will offer new classes, spells, items, and more!

New Arkham Horror Final Hour Announcement

Up to this point, I haven't done much talking about other board games (unless it is a war game) here on my blog. However, when it comes to decent Cthulhu Mythos based games, I have to make an exception.

The trailer for the new Arkham game from FFG just hit the internet yesterday, and I have to say--it looks promising. I'm particularly interested in the short set up and short playtime. I also LOVE the setting of Miskatonic U. They were always my favorite faction back in Call of Cthulhu LCG. In any case, it feels impossible to get people to play full-fledged Arkham most of the time due to its heavy set up and time commitment. So something in that vein seems just right. Some might argue we already have a "short Arkham" with Elder Sign. While I do love Elder Sign, it does seem pretty light on story and theme. It mostly just feels like a dice game (what it is) which is fine. I used to try and get people to read the flavor text on all the cards, but no one is willing to do it. But if I want something that has more story and mystery to it, Final Hour might fit.

Another note I had was on people's response to this announcement. A lot of folks seem upset that there is another Arkham game. Everyone seems to moan and complain about the fact that there are "too many" games in the series, but I don't agree. Arkham does have a lot of games but doesn't come close to some of the others from FFG or other game companies. For instance, if I have to see one more announcement about a Star Wars game, I'm going to hurl. Not to mention, how many stupid fantasy games get announced and released every year? Come on, developers. Enough of the fantasy settings. Give me a decent and immersive Cyberpunk game or something. What about an anime-themed one?