Read, Play, Game
A podcast where friends READ a new ttrpg, PLAY through the system, and then talk about the GAME. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Someone Has Died - Game Discussion
We gather here today to celebrate the life of Richard O'Neil. Though, maybe some are celebrating a little too hard. In this GAME episode, lets debrief after the spoils have been bequeathed to our mourners.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can now purchase a physical version at the Gather Round Games website!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really...
Someone Has Died - Read/Play
We gather here today to celebrate the life of Richard O'Neil. Though, maybe some are celebrating a little too hard. In this one-part READ/PLAY episode, we'll see what truths get revealed about our loved ones when Someone Has Died and money (plus more?) is on the line!
Want to try the game out yourself? You can now purchase a physical version at the Gather Round Games website!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials...
HELLWHALERS - Game Discussion
The hunt is over. Drop anchor with us to discuss our experience with HELLWHALERS, a game of nautical and Christian horror. This game was designed by Brewist Tabletop Games, in collaboration with Bogus Cheesecake.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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HELLWHALERS - Play Part 2
Our doomed (anti?)heroes make one last attempt at redemption. Will they save their damned souls or is this just another white whale?
Want to try the game out yerself? Ye can purchase the game here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Songs were all created by our very own Margot Sparks!!
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HELLWHALERS - Play Part 1
Thar she blows! Swab the decks and prepare yer harpoon gun; thar's whales in these waters! In this episode, we'll delve deep into the accursed waters of HELLWHALERS, a game of nautical and Christian horror. This game was designed by Brewist Tabletop Games, in collaboration with Bogus Cheesecake.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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HELLWHALERS - Read
Thar she blows! Swab the decks and prepare yer harpoon gun; thar's whales in these waters! In this Read episode, we'll delve deep into the accursed waters of HELLWHALERS, a game of nautical and Christian horror. This game was designed by Brewist Tabletop Games, in collaboration with Bogus Cheesecake.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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Escape from Dino Island - Game Discussion (feat. Evan Krell)
Now that the dust has settled and our endorsements (or lack thereof) have been doled out, let's see what our thoughts on this dino-story were and whether or not it... found a way.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game or download the free demo sheets here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by...
Escape from Dino Island - Play Part 2 (feat. Evan Krell)
The Stegosaurus was doing WHAT in the gym?? Find out as we play Escape from Dino Island by Sam Tung and Sam Roberts, joined by our dear friend and dino-enthusiast Evan Krell. In this episode, find out if our characters do, in fact, escape Dino Island.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game or download the free demo sheets here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee...
Escape from Dino Island - Play Part 1 (feat. Evan Krell)
The Stegosaurus was doing WHAT in the gym?? Find out as we play Escape from Dino Island by Sam Tung and Sam Roberts, joined by our dear friend and dino-enthusiast Evan Krell. In this episode, our characters are thrown into the action as they navigate bizarro dinosaurs and dangerous island hazards.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game or download the free demo sheets here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on...
Escape from Dino Island - Read (feat. Evan Krell)
What's that rumbling sound through the dense forest? A TTRPG-rex! That's right, we're playing Escape from Dino Island by Sam Tung and Sam Roberts, joined this arc by our dear friend and dino-enthusiast Evan Krell. In this Read episode, we're setting the scene and building out our characters to take on the wild dinos that roam this mysterious island.
Want to try the game out yourself? You can purchase the game or download the free demo sheets here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at...
Justicar - Interview feat. Nevyn (aka Nova) Holmes
Please rise for the honorable Nova (aka Nevyn) Holmes, creator of Justicar! Nova was such an incredibly good sport, sharing wisdom and laughs as we ran absolutely rampant through this recording session.
Want to try Justicar out yourself? You can find get a physical copy through Dinoberry Press, or check out the itch.io!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna...
Justicar - Game Discussion
The jury has settled back into their seats as they read the final verdict. I think that's what a jury does I can't think straight I'm writing this at 1 AM the day we're releasing this
Want to try Justicar out yourself? You can find get a physical copy through Dinoberry Press, or check out the itch.io!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do...
Justicar - Play
Please rise for the honorable game: Justicar by Nevyn Holmes! In this Play episode, witness the kangaroo court of bits and mayhem as we attempt to get to the bottom of this juicy case...
Want to try Justicar out yourself? You can find get a physical copy through Dinoberry Press, or check out the itch.io!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You...
Justicar - Read
Please rise for the honorable game: Justicar by Nevyn Holmes! In this Read episode, we're filling our case files with evidence and witnesses. Prepare for a courtroom showdown!
Want to try Justicar out yourself? You can find get a physical copy through Dinoberry Press, or check out the itch.io!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz<...
Dungeon Crawl Classics - Game Discussion (feat. Nick Bafia)
We've got a lot of thoughts on Dungeon Crawl Classics and how it appeals to players of different skill levels. Join us to hear our thoughts on the funnel and what other RPGs this game reminded us of!
Want to try Dungeon Crawl Classics out yourself? You can find more info about the game on the Goodman Games site here!
Our next game will be Justicar, a courtroom-drama inspired RPG! You can check it out ahead of time at Dinoberry Press.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we...
Dungeon Crawl Classics - Replay (feat. Nick Bafia)
Some bonds are only forged through adventure. The forest will test our four's will, stamina, and affection for one another in this play session (for real this time) of Dungeon Crawl Classics.
Want to try Dungeon Crawl Classics out yourself? You can find more info about the game on the Goodman Games site here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Song is "Voyage to the Unknown" by...
Dungeon Crawl Classics - Reread (feat. Nick Bafia)
4 ordinary people ventured into a deadly dungeon... and a lot of their friends died. Let's run it back and see how it traumatized them.
Want to try Dungeon Crawl Classics out yourself? You can find more info about the game on the Goodman Games site here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Dungeon Crawl Classics - Play (feat. Nick Bafia)
9 ordinary people venture into a deadly dungeon... and to be 100% honest most of them will not return. Place your bets on which ones will survive now.
Want to try Dungeon Crawl Classics out yourself? You can find more info about the game on the Goodman Games site here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Dungeon Crawl Classics - Read (feat. Nick Bafia)
Friend of the show Nick joins us for one of our most intense games yet. Meet the 9 characters our players are going to make for our funnel next week... but be sure not to get too attached to any of them!
Want to try Dungeon Crawl Classics out yourself? You can find more info about the game on the Goodman Games site here!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
<...Mouse Guard - Game
Honor. Bravery. Mice. Grab a thimble helmet and a toothpick sword- we played Mouse Guard this arc! In this Game discussion episode, lets talk mechanics and mice, from combat and wises to tone setting and role play!
Mouse Guard was designed by Luke Crane and David Peterson, based on the latter's award-winning comics! You can check out the game here.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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Mouse Guard - Play
Honor. Bravery. Mice. Grab a thimble helmet and a toothpick sword, because we're playing Mouse Guard this arc! In this Play episode, dive right in with our team of brave mice as we venture on our mission, assigned by Gwendolyn herself.
Mouse Guard was designed by Luke Crane and David Peterson, based on the latter's award-winning comics! You can check out the game here.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame<...
Mouse Guard - Read
Honor. Bravery. Mice. Grab a thimble helmet and a toothpick sword, because we're playing Mouse Guard this arc! In this Read episode, we'll be establishing our team of mice to take on a mission in the name of the Guard.
Mouse Guard was designed by Luke Crane and David Peterson, based on the latter's award-winning comics! You can check out the game here.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
<...Scene Thieves - Game Discussion (feat. Gabi Gibboney)
Cheers to our 100th episode! Celebrate 100 years of Read Play Game with us by drawing the curtain on Scene Thieves as we reflect on yet another Possible World we've created.
Check out G's Game Guides and Brace Yourself to see some of Gabi's other work!
Scene Thieves was designed by Tyler Crumrine at Possible Worlds Games. Check out the website for a ton of very cool, low-barrier-to-entry games!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment...
Scene Thieves - Read/Play Part 2 (feat. Gabi Gibboney)
Hurry back to your seat- the lights are flashing for the end of intermission. I hope the line for the bathroom wasn't too long. It's time for Act Two of our theatrical heist!
Scene Thieves was designed by Tyler Crumrine at Possible Worlds Games. Check out the website for a ton of very cool, low-barrier-to-entry games!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Songs used:
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Scene Thieves - Read/Play Part 1 (feat. Gabi Gibboney)
The clock ticks, the curtain rises, and our players take the stage- but who are they playing? You're seated for Scene Thieves, a theatrical heist ttrpg by Tyler Crumrine at Possible Worlds Games. Take some time to flip through the program and get settled before the show starts; we're joined by our dear friend (and theatre professional) Gabi Gibboney for this arc!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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Dungeons & Dragons - Read
Join us as we introduce our characters and get ready to enter a fantastical world full of adventure and monsters while we learn and discuss the rules for Dungeons & Dragons!
Want to try it out yourself? Google "dungeons and dragons" and I'm sure you'll find something.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Space Goblins - Interview (feat. Viditya Voleti)
We spent an hour gushing over goblins and game design with Viditya Voleti, designer of Space Goblins!
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Space Goblins - Game Discussion
Our stellar adventures with this beloved goblin family comes to an end, and as we ground ourselves in our game discussion, we also say goodbye (for now) to our favorite characters.
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Space Goblins - Play Part 3
In the last leg of the voyage to Junktopia, we'll see if our goblins make it to their destination or crash and burn. Probably both.
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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Space Goblins - Play Part 2
What ships will our goblins run into (maybe literally) next? Which goblins will search for junk and which will stay behind? Will we get to see a certain player-inclined host GM for the first time? Who can say unless you listen this week as we inch closer to Junktopia!
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame<...
Space Goblins - Play Part 1
We return to the Lashere Empire just as our goblins leave it, starting their treacherous voyage to the world of Junktopia. Will they collect enough junk and treasure or screw things up and become stranded in space? Probably the second one, but listen anyway!
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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Space Goblins - Read
Our family of misfit goblins are back- and this time, they're OUT OF THIS WORLD! That's right, we're playing Space Goblins by Viditya Voleti. Revisit our goblin builds and get acquainted with this stellar system before we dive into the adventure next week.
You can find Space Goblins and more games like it at Viditya's itch.io page!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
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Fedora Noir - Interview (feat. Caroline Hobbs)
Caroline Hobbs, the other half of Less Than Three Games, joins us to talk about the development process of Fedora Noir!
Fedora Noir is an award-winning game created by Caroline Hobbs and Morgan Stinson about a detective and their hat, parodying the Film Noir genre! You can find it and a whole bunch of cool games at the Less than Three Games website.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
<...Fedora Noir - Game Discussion (feat. Josh Wahab)
The case is closed... but the scent lingers. Saunter over to the Slop Hole and order a Whiskey Dirty while you listen to us crack this game wide open.
Fedora Noir is an award-winning game created by Caroline Hobbs and Morgan Stinson about a detective and their hat, parodying the Film Noir genre! You can find it and a whole bunch of cool games at the Less than Three Games website.
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment...
Fedora Noir - Play (feat. Josh Wahab)
We intended to take some time off for the new year, but this game had other plans for us. It had mechanics that went all the way down, and character structures we couldn't ignore. It introduced itself as Fedora Noir, but I knew what it's real name was: Trouble... with a capital T(TRPG).
Fedora Noir is an award-winning game created by Caroline Hobbs and Morgan Stinson about a detective and their hat, parodying the Film Noir genre! You can find it and a whole bunch of cool games at the Less than Three Games website.<...
Fedora Noir - Read (feat. Josh Wahab)
We intended to take a week off for the new year, but this game had other plans for us. It had mechanics that went all the way down, and character structures we couldn't ignore. It introduced itself as Fedora Noir, but I knew what it's real name was: Trouble... with a capital T(TRPG).
Fedora Noir is an award-winning game created by Caroline Hobbs and Morgan Stinson about a detective and their hat, parodying the Film Noir genre! You can find it and a whole bunch of cool games at the Less than Three Games website.<...
2025 Year in Review [BONUS]
Surprise! Our holiday/end-of-year gift to you (and ourselves mostly) is a special bonus episode featuring a Secret Santa-style appreciation compilation where we each got assigned a different host to highlight. Listen to remember some of our favorite roleplaying moments from the podcast so far, including clips from previous episodes!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame. For bonus content check out our Patreon too!
Theme song is "Do You Really...
An Altogether Different River - Interview (feat. Aaron Lim)
Aaron Lim joins us to talk about the process of designing An Altogether Different River.
Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Aaron Lim's itch.io where you can find An Altogether Different River and an altogether delightful bunch of games!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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An Altogether Different River - Game
We are not the same people we were before we started this game...so let's talk about it!
Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Aaron Lim's itch.io where you can find An Altogether Different River and an altogether delightful bunch of games!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame
Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz
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An Altogether Different River - Read/Play Pt 2
Now that we've spent a week away from An Altogether Different River, let's return to Marshboro where we can see if our characters can keep up with all the changes. Will they stay with the times or be lost in the past?
Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Aaron Lim's itch.io where you can find An Altogether Different River and an altogether delightful bunch of games!
If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at [email protected] or leave a comment...
