Adept Icarus ( @adepticarus.com ) has a very cool Kickstarter launching soon and I get to help with a stretch goal! Arium is a system agnostic, worldbuilding RPG. Go check it out now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ade...
What does the first version of a game actually look like? Not polished. Not playtested. Not even fully figured out. Just messy notes, strange ideas, and a willingness to start anyway. I’m sharing mine and why you should make yours: www.scrapyarngames.com/post/the-ugl...
Milestone hit: The Sylvan and Last Call In Arkham have sold enough copies to buy ISBN numbers! Am I still printing and assembling them in my mudroom? Absolutely. Did I need them? Maybe not, but it does feel like a level up. Get your own physical copy (now with barcodes) here: scrapyarngames.com
GAMA may be done but now the gaming begins! I'm super excited to dig into this haul that Brenden brought me and give these solo RPGs a try!
Have you played any of these? Where should I start?
Heading to TotalCon (www.totalcon.com) this weekend? Stop by the Crossroad Games booth for physical copies of Last Call in Arkham and The Sylvan, now with their own sticker sets.
If we sell out, I can upgrading these “artisanal” (read: "made in my mudroom") games with ISBNs!
Looking for some more Dungeon 26/365 Dungeon inspiration? Check out what Nina Nomori is working on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wov4...
I did not expect to be this moved by a game called The Sticker Game, but here we are. This month’s Yarns For One dives into solo RPGs, crafting-as-play, Zine Month gems, and a fresh megadungeon layer. scrapyarngames.substack.com/p/stickers-z...
Printing up new stock for next weekend and realized I don't think I shared the stickers that now come with every copy of Last Call In Arkham!
Want a physical copy? Stop by the Crossroad Games table at Total Con next weekend!
www.totalcon.com
Tiny games. Big stories.
Just put together a Personal Curriculum syllabus on designing one page solo RPGs as zines for ZiMo. Looking to start your own course schedule? You can use mine for free! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/my-one-...
Reason # 12: Bite Sized Gaming. Whether you have 10 minutes or 2 hours, you can still have an amazing game. Adventure doesn’t need a clock. Learn more at Scrapyarngames.com
This year I'm trading doomscrolling for worldbuilding. It's just one room a day and you can jump in anytime too! Come follow along (or start your own!) #365Dungeon www.scrapyarngames.com/post/one-roo...
Hope to see you at SnowCon this weekend! Physical copies of Last Call In Arkham and The Sylvan will be available!
snowconmaine.com
2026 is officially underway! I’ve posted the Scrap Yarn Games 2026 Roadmap: where I’ll be this year, what I’m making, and what I’m playing. New projects, new games, new threads to pull. Let's get adventuring! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/new-yea...
Me too! What a collection of crazy ideas!
Huge thanks to The Eclectic Goat for having me on again! We talked Last Call in Arkham alongside Will Munn (@adepticarus.com) and his game Rue from Ruin…
and somehow I left with viewer-submitted challenges for my next Lovecraftian solo RPG! See how it happened here:
youtu.be/RuCUZjjABkQ
Last Call in Arkham is finally here! Get your copy today at scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/last-call-in... or ScrapYarnGames.com
Only 3 days until Last Call in Arkham!
The cracks in reality are widening, the lights are flickering, and the afterparty is calling. December 21! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/last-call-in...
Sharpen your pencils, steady your hands! Only 5 days remain before Last Call in Arkham debuts. But while we're counting the days, check out my bonus game made for the 2025 Bookmark Jam over on Itch! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/tiny-birds
I do like itch! Especially when just starting out as a game designer, it makes it easy to put your work out there with very little overhead.
Happy anniversary to The Sylvan! One year of mapmaking, wandering, and liminal spaces. Next stop: a city where the curtain's wearing thin. 10 days until Last Call in Arkham! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io
If you do, I'd love to know what you thought of it. It's a super cool little game and always the first one I recommend to people who want to play solo.
Yay! I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I ordered it, but it was even cooler when it showed up. I even comes with flashbacks (if you are of a certain age - THAT KEYCHAIN!!). Great holiday gift idea plus it's just a fun game.
So you’ve made a game & now you’re staring into the void of “okay… but where do I publish this?” Today’s blog post walks through beginner-friendly digital platforms & how to choose the right one for you. It also kicks off a three-part series on self-publishing! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/so-you-...
Solo RPGs don’t wait for the stars to align. Kitchen table. Train ride. Blanket fort. Anywhere inspiration hits, the quest begins. Learn more at Scrapyarngames.com
December brings snow, cocoa, and a brand-new Yarns for One!
This issue features a Solo RPG Holiday Gift Guide full of adventures to give (or keep for yourself - we won’t judge!) substack.com/home/post/p-...
Whether you’re flying solo today or surrounded by your favorite adventurers, I hope your table is full and your dice roll kind. Happy Thanksgiving from Scrap Yarn Games. And huge thank yous for supporting indie creators this year. It's appreciated more than you know.
Secrets have been spilled, drinks have been mixed and the Last Call in Arkham launch date has been announced! Go take a peek! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/four-de...
Mark your calendar because Monday Nov 24 we’re talking Last Call in Arkham, what sparked the idea, a cocktail/mocktail pairing from the book, and finally announcing the release date!
Solo RPG truth: no group chats, no doodle polls, no 4-month hiatus. Just sit down and play. Your story, your time, zero scheduling headaches. Learn more at Scrapyarngames.com
Pumpkin spice is fine. I prefer pumpkin danger! Grab the free Folk Tales for Fall 3d6 Random Encounter Printable and throw some autumnal fun into your game. scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/folk-tales-f...