This Saturday, June 27, is Free RPG Day in the United States. Game stores across the country will have oodles of tabletop gaming-related adventures, supplements, and accessories available at no cost. It’s a perfect way to check out a new system that you’re not sure if you want to fully invest in yet; while there are plenty of Dungeons & Dragons-compatible offerings, there are also smaller indie games to consider.
Here are a few things that caught our eye.
The Cosmere Roleplaying Game: Law and Obligation Adventure
Description: “Law and Obligation is a one-shot adventure for 3rd-level characters, designed to introduce players to the Cosmere Roleplaying Game and Stormlight Campaign Setting.”
Wizard Riders Quickstart Guide
Description: “Ride a motorcycle at the end of the world with Wizard Riders from Catalyst Game Labs, a dying-earth, magic-infused, engine-revving RPG! Ride broken highways in search of adventure, arcane tech, and a little more of the really good ale you had that one time.”
Creature Curation Presents #1 Adventures and Quickstart Guides
Description: “Creature Curation Presents #1 is a brand new adventure anthology featuring Vast Grimm, Raptor Ruckus, and Neon Bastardz! Each quickstart adventure has links to character generators and additional resources to have a great experience with each of these games.”
Dungeons & Kittens Quickstart Adventure
Description: “Embark on a charming tale with Dungeons & Kittens from DeadCrow and Edge Studio, a TTRPG blending playful feline adventures and medieval fantasy. Perfect for newcomers and younger players, this free Quick Start introduces a quirky story of teamwork, clumsy diplomacy, and amusing challenges. Pick it up this June 27 on #freerpgday!”
Avatar and Root Quickstart Adventure Bundle
Description: “Dive into a six-pack of quickstart adventures for Avatar and Root! Each booklet is a self-contained story. Explore different eras across the Four Nations or carve your path through the war-torn Woodland’s unique clearings. Perfect for jumping into unforgettable RPG action, fast.”
Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game: The Secret Wars Expansion Preview
Description: “The Secret Wars Expansion preview features a Battleworld adventure with an exciting 16-page story and an original map. It also includes a free PDF download of ready-to-play character sheets and a quickstart guide to get you and your friends straight into the action.”
Kaguya Protocol
Description: “Harness the power of the ONIGAMI in KAGUYA PROTOCOL, a two-part scenario designed for CBR+PNK. Play as descendants of ancient Shinobi guardians in the year 20XX. Infiltrate the mansion of a Trillionaire and escort Kaguya back to the Moon. Wield Artifacts given to seal your ancient pact…”
Fossilized Violence
Description: “In Fossilized Violence, early humanity risks everything to fight back against evolving dinosaurs on primeval Pangeon. As you hunt, you’ll unlock 140+ pieces of equipment to give your cavemen a chance of surviving long enough to become an elder.”
You can see the full list of available titles and find a participating game store near you on the Free RPG Day website.
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