Exclusive crowdfunding discount! Registration $10 off. In this Zoom workshop held on March 29, 2026 from 3-5PM EST, we'll take inspiration from short TTRPGs written for anthologies, legendary one-pagers, and even business cards to playstorm game concepts and mechanics for new short games. Writing a 1000-word (or less) TTRPG is the perfect challenge for a new tabletop game designer. For experienced designers, it’s an invitation to create something fresh. Together, we’ll investigate three short games, revealing mechanics, systems, and narrative tools aligned with elegance and brevity. Then participants will be invited to hack or otherwise play with elements of the game(s) we've discussed—developing a promising concept for a new short TTRPG. By the end of this session, you’ll be well on your way to designing a submission for a future TTRPG anthology project.

This add-on is for writers and game designers who want personalized feedback on their game, story, or poem before they submit to our anthology open call this spring! You will receive extensive written feedback from anthology editor Brigitte Winter or game design instructor Nat Mesnard, oriented on fully realizing your anthology submission. Work is due by April 12th, 2026.

An exclusive bonus zine featuring true tales of encounters with uncanny creatures that will be sourced from Baltimore residents through an anonymous report line.