Games

Note to GMs & Facilitators:

Unless a game is marked as free, having a copy of the game book, or already knowing how to play the game, are required. Quick-start Kits are intended to supplement rules text. Links are provided to quick-start materials and to download or purchase page for games.

What You'll Find Here

Games
A list of tabletop and live action games with contact info for the creators, where to buy their games and conventions where you can play them.

Quick Start Kits

These are short overviews of games that will (depending on the game):
  • Summarize rules
  • Provide characters and a plug & play scenario
  • Give accelerated steps for no-prep play
  • Give hints and tips for Game Masters and facilitators
  • Provide an example of play

Cheat Sheets

These are reference sheets and play aids such as:
  • Rule prompts for Game Masters and Facilitators
  • Character Sheets
  • Combat aids
  • Outline of play

Browse Tabletop and Live Role Playing Games 

(What is a tabletop role playing game or RPG? Also called pen & paper rpgs, storygames, and storytelling games. Where players make interesting things happen in a fictional world, together. Usually played through talking and using game rules, sitting down at a table.)

(What is a larp? A live action role playing game.)

(What is a tabletop role playing game or RPG? Also called pen & paper rpgs, storygames, and storytelling games. Where players make interesting things happen in a fictional world, together. Usually played through talking and using game rules, sitting down at a table.)

(What is semi-live? RPGs played partly at the table, partly played standing up/acting it out. Read about games in Denmark to learn more.)

Browse Larp and Freeform Larp Kits 

(What is a larp? A live action role playing game.)

(What is a freeform larp? A larp with more hands-on direction and meta-techniques Read about American freeform and Jeepform to learn more.)

Browse Family Friendly RPGs 

These are RPGs that are approachable for younger audiences.