Worldwide Free to Play Roleplaying Games Day is an opportunity for gamers to discover their local games store, meet up, and play some new (or established) roleplaying games. Try out new RPGs … for free.
No experience necessary. FREE RPG DAY is an opportunity to try something different.
Saturday, 22nd June 2024
Free RPG Day
Updated: 17th June 2024
A brief summary of some the games from the 2024 kit is included below.
If you want to play, all you need to do is turn up. If you want plan in advance, there’s are links to the Discord server further down this page.
If you’d like to run a specific game, you may want to contact us in advance but you can just turn up on the day. Many of these scenarios assume that you are just going to pick up the booklet and play. Some are completely self-contained. Some are designed for use with (or easy adaptation to) familiar systems. Several contain QR Codes to pre-generated character sheets (which we should be able to download and print on-the-day).
On the Day …
Sessions are loosely organised as: 11-2pm and 3-6pm. If there is sufficient interest we will also run a 7-10pm session.
Regular opening hours for the shop are 10am-6pm, with later opening for games evenings.
Saturday … and Sunday???
Saturday, 22nd June 2024 is the official Worldwide Free RPG Day date. I believe that some groups are planning to come in on Sunday, 23rd June 2024 as well.
Contact Us …
You can contact the shop, use Facebook, or chat with people on the Discord.
Included in the Free RPG Day 2024 store kit …
Various quick-play and adventure scenarios are available to play/run on the day, including:
5th Edition / D&D
by Loke Battle Mats
The wells have run dry. Fields have begun to crack. Cattle are going thristy. This burgeoning drought has appeared as if from nowhere and doesn’t seem natural.
One shot adventure with battle map.
5th Edition / Fateforge
by Studio Agate
Discover the world of Eana and its many colourful civilizations. Find the portals of the Travellers, confront Canker, and climb the steps of the Fateforge!
5th Edition / Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting
by Plane Shift Press / Loot Tavern Publishing
Rid a holy hot spring of a territorial and radiant fey owlbear.
Find clues. Prepare for the hunt. Have a big battle!
ARZIUM
by Red Raven
The citizens of Below, a town in a vast cavern, have disappeared! You and your companions live in Above, a town on the surface, and have taken it upon yourselves to find them…
AVATAR LEGENDS
by Magpie Games
Protect a group of refugees fleeing hte Fire Nation army. Keep yourselves hidden in the ruins of the Western Air Temple. Someone, or something, is blocking off all your routes of escape – Can you get to bottom of what is happening before it’s too late?
DRAGONBANE
by Free League
Every twenty years, Magdala’s Tower rises from the bottom of the sea but only for a few hours. Many adventurers have tried to reach the top. None have succeeded.
DUNGEON CRAWL CLASSICS
by Goodman Games
Rescue a meddling would-be hero from the clutches of a time-distorting demon and save the multiverse from winding down… forever.
GARBAGE & GLORY
by Wet Ink Games
Raccoons all know the rumour that Munci Wastedisp has the best trash… and that it’s guarded by Orges.
Brave the depths of the wet to find the truth…
G.I. JOE / TRANSFORMERS / POWER RANGERS / MY LITTLE PONY
by Renegade Game Studio
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HOLLOWS
by Rowan, Rook & Decard
In wretched dimensional backwaters, viscious creatures stalk the blasted landscape and spread sickness, blight and madness through the wider world.
Born of torment and trauma, these entities are a sickness and a stain on the land.
You, scarred with your own darkness, hunt these monsters.
HUMBLEWOOD
by HItpoint Press
Welcome to Humblewood, a magical campaign setting where animals and birds embark on thrilling adventures, face down dangerous foes, and make lasting friendships.
MARVEL MULTIVERSE
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MAYHEM AT THE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL
by 1985 Games
The adventurers have joined the annual Truffle Hunt an Mantango Village. Gather your gear, avoid Ebrus Bellerose, don’t let the Howlers ruin the festival, and work as a team to find the rarest fungi this side of the mountain.
Inspired by Studio Ghibli & Legend of Zelda.
MAZES
by 9th Level Games
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PATHFINDER
by Paizo
Take on the role of four unique puppets. While your creator is beside himself with worry, you and your friends enact a risky plan to save your home and livelihoods with stealth, subterfuge, and no shortage of luck!
PLAGUE BEARER
by CMON / Guillotine Games
Fight (or flee from) zombies…
RUNESCAPE KINGDOMS
by Steamforged Games
Burglaries, muggings, and other crimes dominate the front pages of the Varrack Herald. Stalls around the city have been left abandoned. Some might be turn a blind eye to such things, maybe even indulge in a little looting themselves, but you are not such people….
SHADOW SCAR
by Talorian Games
Hunt down minions of the enigmatic but infamous smuggler known only as the Green Demon…
Inspired by Japanese mythology, legends of the ninja, anime, and Men in Black.
SHADOWS OF ESTEREN
by Studio Agate
A universe of gothic horror and dark romanticism inspired by Celtic Legends.
SINK!
by Crimson Herald / Samurai Rusk
An adventure filled with ruthless pirates, magic tattoos, and a mysterious dungeon…
STARFINDER
by Paizo
Some creatures and stuff. No adventure included.
TALES OF THE VALIANT
by Kobold Press
Follow a trail of malfunctioning inventions to a mysterious machine, the last remnant of a forgotten civilization…
TERROR TARGET GEMINI
by Need Games
A hyperviolent and anachronistic western, a colourful and wacky fantasy, and action-packed manga full of demonic gunslingers and martial arts witches….
LEVEL 1 – Volume 5
an indie RPG anthology
Some of the games are silly, some are serious. Some can be played solo. Some use dice. All have a unique and interesting take on roleplaying.
ONE SHOT WONDERS
by Roll & Play Press
Session ideas for Fantasy RPGs.
A quest for any occasion.
Always on-hand RPG Starter Sets …
- Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)
- Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)
- Paranoia (Core Edition)
Venue Information
Clifton Road Games
16 Clifton Road
EXETER
EX1 2BR
Tel. 01392 259 988
www.cliftonroadgames.co.uk
Transport
Cars: The Triangle Car Park is at the end of Clifton Road. In addition, there are 30-minute parking bays just up the road near Newtown Stores convenience shop, as well as 2-hour bays in each of the side roads off of Clifton Road (Clifton Street, Chute Street, Sandford Walk, etc). If you have an electric vehicle, there are charging points in Belmont Road (along the front of Belmont Park), on the left from the end of Clifton Road.
Bus: The nearest bus stop is Lower Summerlands at the junction of Clifton Road and Heavitree Road. The new Exeter Bus Station is only a few yards further away, by St. Sidwell’s Point Leisure Centre and the VUE Cinema (walk down past the VUE cinema, across Western Way, between Jury’s Inn and Belmont Chapel to the Triangle Car Park and then turn left past The Clifton Inn).
FOOD & DRINK
Clifton Road Games do not provide or sell food and/or drinks on the premises, but customers are welcome to bring their own.
We generally advise that gamers take specific breaks for food and drinks, rather than snacking throughout. It’s safer for the games components.
Newtown Stores is just up the road (on your left as you exit the shop), The Clifton Inn, and (across the Triangle Car Park) Dee Yi and Exe Coffee Roasters are a short distance (to the right of the shop).
Customer toilets are provided in-store. Note that these are wheelchair accessible.
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