Dozens and Dragons

some games you can play

here are some games you can play

2023-12-23

This is for my boy acdw who asked for suggestions for games he can play with his wife.

Contents

  1. Games
  2. Oracles
  3. Scenarios

Games

I don’t know if a table is the best way to show this data, but that’s what I’m going to use.

name vibe facilitation materials pros cons cost url url_2
Cthulhu Dark Dark, ominous mysteries Guided d6 easy d6 resolution Free 2 Page Version. Paid Full Version http://www.catchyourhare.com/files/Cthulhu%20Dark.pdf https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/341997/Cthulhu-Dark
Brindlewood Bay Cozy "Murder She Wrote" mysteries Guided d6 Novel mystery mechanic: once you've found enough clues, you hypothesize and roll dice, and if you roll good, that's what happened! (There is no pre-written solution to the mysteries!) pretty open-ended Free https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/410316/brindlewood-bay-kickstarter-edition
Dungeon Heroes Almost a "Choose Your Own Adventure" kind of adventure vibe None / Solo / Co-op polyhedral dice Dead simple. Quick start. No prep. At least 9 little adventures to play through. Very linear, not much player freedom. Free https://lonespelunker.itch.io/dungeon-hero
Any Planet Is Earth Space exploration Co-op with Oracle? d6 heavy table driven Paid, but with Free Community Copies Available https://classless-kobolds.itch.io/any-planet-is-earth
Alone Among The Stars Space exploration none / solo / co-op d6 + deck of cards super simple not really a game, but an experience generator free https://noroadhome.itch.io/alone-among-the-stars
A Visit To San Silba Visiting and Exploring a Strange Town. Kind of dreamy and liminal. none / solo / co-op d6 + deck of cards super simple Paid, but Free Community Copies Available https://jimmyshelter.itch.io/a-visit-to-san-sibilia
Ironsworn Epic Fantasy Adventures Fueled by the Power of Promise co-op polyhedral dice simply one of the best games there is for the price. also lots of hacks to be found on itch. slightly complicated rules free https://www.ironswornrpg.com/
The Quiet Year Cozy Map Drawing Game co-op d6 + deck of cards novel gameplay Paid https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year
I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic Creating A City with Magical Locations and Residents and Secret Names co-op index cards, writing materials freeform Paid https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic

Oracles

name: One Page Solo Engine
url: https://inflatablestudios.itch.io/one-page-solo-engine

name: Recluse
url: https://gravenutterance.itch.io/recluse

Scenarios

Fire up that chatgpt yo, ask it to write an adventure prompt for you

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