Read, Play, Game

We talk in depth about our experience playing Single Unique Power and other worldbuilding games as well as about how Michael could've possibly ended up with so many cards. Let's reflect on creative collaboration and how we can make some fascinating stories as long as we're willing to let our ideas fall to the whims of our friends... or our enemies! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out http...

What mysterious powers will emerge from the shells of our new world? This week RPG plays SUP to find the answer to this question as we create countless original characters with a wide variety of personalities and abilities. From Bess Buffy to Kermit da Frawg, let's see who we can make! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many...

We're venturing into the world of anime, manga, and comic books to create a world of superpowered characters each with their own distinct ability. Join us as we play through the first part of Single Unique Power by Tyler Crumrine! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many more of Tyler's games. You can also support his newly l...

As we get ready to play Single Unique Power we discuss our favorite superheroes growing up. Single Unique Power is a cast-building game inspired by the one-person-one-power trope that is most commonly seen across many different pieces of media including manga, anime, and comic books. Be sure to check out Single Unique Power by Tyler Crumrine ( https://possible-worlds-games.itch.io/sup ) before we...

Talking about Lasers and also Feelings. Hear about what Emma had prepared for the session and what Star Trek tropes inspired our adventure as well as what it means to tie a system to a setting. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular ba...

The crew of the Starship Raptor investigates a mystery unfolding in space... odd space buoys? A giant space worm-like phenomenon? All while the Captain is stuck in the medical pod?? Join us to boldly go... on a Lasers & Feelings adventure. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like t...

Let's play through another one-page RPG - this time it's Lasers & Feelings! We'll talk through the rules of the game and where it draws its inspiration. This includes a lot of passionate talk about Star Trek, of course. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their...

Enjoy a preview of our upcoming space exploration with Lasers & Feelings! In this brief intro to our next episode, we talk about our varying levels of experience with Star Trek. Stay tuned for our Read episode next Tuesday! Song used is Starfleet Command by geoffharvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing the cyclical nature of the passage of time, among other things! Join us while we talk through different setting mechanics in RPGs and what exactly makes The Ground Itself such a well-designed game. Plus, find out what we're playing next time! Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out Everest Pipkin's website , itch.io page , or DriveThruRPG page to purchase a digital or physical...

What cards will we draw and what focused situations will we enter? See what struggles await the peaceful world we created last episode, this time featuring firsthand accounts and scenes from characters living in it. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out Everest Pipkin's website , itch.io page , or DriveThruRPG page to purchase a digital or physical copy of the game! You can also support...

Join us as we craft a unique world using the storytelling game The Ground Itself! With just a deck of cards and some narrative questions we create an entirely original setting and watch as it changes over time. Listen to the setup and first era of our world in the first part of our combination Read-Play episode. Plus, our first ever special guest! Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out E...

Let's reflect on the Hi Barbie! RPG for a bit. What were some of our favorite moments, how did the mechanics shape those moments, and what changes could we make to improve or update the system next time we play? What will we be playing next week? All this and more is answered in our first ever "Game" episode. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out our twitter to see the one-page ruleset...

See the brand new "Hi Barbie!" RPG in action for the very first time! For our first PLAY episode, we'll journey into Barbieland with a few of our favorite Barbies. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out our twitter to see the one-page ruleset for the RPG: https://twitter.com/readplaygamepod If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or le...

Witness the debut of the brand new unofficial one-page tabletop RPG "Hi Barbie!" based on the hit 2023 movie and designed by our very own Emma Scaggs! For our first READ episode, we'll talk through the rules and go through character creation to get ready for our one-shot. Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out the pinned tweet on our twitter to download a PDF of the RPG: https://twitter....

Read, Play, Game is a brand new podcast where a bunch of friends try out a bunch of tabletop roleplaying games. Starting on November 28th, 2023, we'll be releasing three episodes a month where we read through the rules, play a one-shot in the system, then talk the game over. The episodes will range in length depending on whether they are Read, Play, or Game episodes, so expect something new and di...