The One-Page TTRPG Jam is a yearly event where indie TTRPG developers aim to create TTRPG systems that fit on a single piece of A4 paper. This jam is one of my favorite TTRPG community events, as it always leads to the creation of several memorable games with unusual themes or unique mechanics.

Plus, due to the low barrier for entry, it is often where TTRPG newcomers first dip their toes into the medium, meaning the One-Page TTRPG Jam (and others like it) have given us some of the community’s most beloved designers.

This year’s One-Page TTRPG Jam is no different, as the submissions feed is packed with intriguing games, many of which are created by first-time TTRPG designers. So, if you’re looking for a place to start with this treasure trove of tabletop gaming, here are some games you can’t miss.

P.S. If you want to flex your single-page prowess, you have until the middle of August to submit your game!

Diva! This Night Club is Full Of Monsters!

By BLAUE

Diva! This Night Club is Full Of Monsters! Casts the player as a female monster slayer whose favorite nightclub has been invaded by monsters. So now this warrior has to make her way through the nightclub and find her BFF, all while cutting down as many monsters as possible.

This game is built around a grid map. At the start of each turn, you roll a D12 to find out how many spaces you can move before you have to stop or a monster gets in your way. After this, you flip coins to find out if you encounter a monster and how well your battle against them goes. If you’re able to take the creature down, you get one step closer to saving your BFF. One of Diva! This Night Club is Full Of Monsters’ coolest element is the fact that it has rogue-like mechanics, as the game comes with a list of upgrades you can buy after you save your BFF, allowing the game to be played multiple times.

Roll A Coaster, My Dude

By the_spongmonkey

Aiming to capture the feeling of the classic PC game RollerCoaster Tycoon, Roll A Coaster, My Dude is a map-making TTRPG. The game is powered by a simple D6-based dice system. First, the player rolls a D6 to generate funds. However, certain rolls trigger either Setbacks or Disaster, which force the player to roll on another table to discover some terrible thing that befalls their park.

If the player rolls high enough to earn some money, they can spend it on rides, attractions, and stores for their park. As they buy these things, the player draws them on their map, but they have to plan carefully, as each attraction type takes up a specific number of hexes, meaning a poorly placed ride can cause numerous problems later in the game. A charmingly simple world-building game, Roll A Coaster, My Dude is the perfect One-Page TTRPG for theme park fans who love roll-and-writes.

Quest-It

By Eulen Luda

Quest-It is a game built around Post-it notes. Designed for several players and one GM, the game starts with players writing their character’s name on a Post-it Note and sticking it to their head. After this, the players have a minute to write any powers, spells, skills, or weapons their character has access to and stick them to their body.

These Power Post-Its are a crucial part of the game, as a player will have to spend them to make checks and remove some whenever they take damage. This means players need to start with as many as possible, as if a player runs out of Power Post-Its, their character is knocked out and out of the game. Quest-It is the perfect One-Page TTRPG for people looking for a fun, easy-to-learn party game, because the sheer chaos of the first section, combined with the fun post-it-note manipulation, means that everyone will be begging to play again, even if they have no previous TTRPG experience.

Bedbugs – The gross, fun, 1-page RPG

By recursivefaults

One of the most wonderful things about One-Page TTRPGs is that they can be anything. No matter how strange or esoteric their elevator pitch sounds on paper, with well-chosen mechanics, any game can be a memorable experience. Bedbugs – The gross, fun, 1-page RPG is the perfect example of this, as while the idea of playing as a group of bedbugs in a seedy motel may sound weird, the game is a lot of fun during play.

Like in real life, the bedbugs in Bedbugs are very simple. They have one stat (Blood) and only 3 moves (Move, Feed, Lay Eggs), and there is also a value to represent the number of bedbugs in the room (Progeny). Each turn, the player picks which of the three moves they want their bedbug to do. If the bedbug encounters a challenge while attempting to do this, the player has to roll a D6. If they roll higher than their Progeny, their bedbug dies, and the player takes control of the bedbug’s offspring. Because of this comedic simplicity, Bedbugs is both a hilarious game and an excellent introduction for those new to the world of TTRPGs.

Dinosaurs!

By GoblinGhoul

If Hollywood has taught us one thing, it’s that you should always be prepared, just in case you end up stranded in a zoo full of genetically reconstructed dinosaurs. Thankfully, Dinosaurs by GoblinGhoul allows you to practice this by bringing the Jurassic Park experience to your gaming table. The game casts players as a gang of survivors trying to escape an island teeming with dinosaurs. The game uses a simple character creation system where players pick an archetype (each with its own ability, strength, and flaw) and then assign a spread of points to four skills (Scramble, Struggle, Quick-Thinking, Eagle Eye).

When it comes time to make a check, the player rolls D6 equal to the value of the skill and then takes the highest result. They then add or remove a modifier depending on the challenge’s difficulty and compare the final number to a table to see if the action succeeds, succeeds with a complication, or goes horrifically wrong. Players also need to manage panic because if they make a check and the roll is equal to or below their panic level, their character starts to panic, which can have horrible repercussions if it happens near a dinosaur. This game is made by its intuitive dice system. It is quick and easy to learn while having enough moving parts to keep the game tense and unpredictable. Because of this, it’s a fantastic option for groups looking for an easy-to-set-up one-shot.