Ever since I can remember, I've enjoyed creating board games, RPGs, and tabletop games in general. As a kid, during vacations at my grandparents' house, I created a knock-off of Settlers of Catan to play with my cousin. Good times.
Currently, I have a few projects I'm working on, and I got the chance to finish one of them. I found a One Page Game Jam on Instagram. I probably don't need to explain what a game jam is - everyone who wanted to participate had a limited time to finish a game that fits on one page. Here's my project.
Compact Creature Combat is a one-page game inspired by some pocket monsters, promoting kitbashing or toybashing. Each player prepares 3 creatures that will battle in an arena.
I need to point out a few things. Firstly, these one-page rules are intended to be part of a larger game. Eventually, there will be more special abilities, and it will be possible to catch and upgrade different creatures, etc.
Secondly, the game has not been tested in any way other than in my mind. I didn't have the time or energy for proper (or any) playtesting.
Thirdly... well, nothing really.
Big thanks to The Hobby Dungeon for organizing this jam. This game, along with about 50 other games and game supplements, will be featured in an online zine and also in a limited print edition.
If you try out this game, please let me know, e.g., on Instagram!
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