38winks

The best part of a dream happens just before you wake up.

Welcome to the obscure landing site for 38 Winks, home of The Village Secret and hopefully more to come! 38 Winks is not a company. It's just a brand name devised by a tabletop roleplaying enthusiast trying to put something out there. And before you ask, 39 Winks was already taken.

So what sets 38 Winks apart? Our goal is to make games that are clear, engaging and versatile. 

Clear

A clear game is easy to understand. That means plenty of handouts, examples and introductory materials. It should be possible to play the game from the handouts alone, without even opening the rulebook. If someone does use the rulebook, it should be easy to look things up in it. The setting can be mysterious, but the rules should not be.

Engaging

There are lots of ways for a game to be entertaining. Our method is to make the game engaging. That means encouraging all players to be active participants in creating the setting. The idea is that a setting that you make yourself, even if it is a bit unpolished, can be more fun for you than a setting prepared by a professional game designer. Having said that, we also make ready-to-play settings. Sometimes you just want to play the game.

Versatile

Many TTRPGs are focused on a particular setting, genre and style of play. This is especially true of independently published games that need to stand out to succeed. Also, many people who play TTRPGs want a well-defined setting. There is nothing wrong with any of this, but there is a shortage of games that can be used in any setting. The Village Secret is designed to address that shortage for the fantasy genre.

Questions? Post a comment or contact us at 38winks at pm.me