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Compact Catacombs

Solo roleplaying game · by Professorsideburns · in English
Game Free No AI PDF
Published 19 October 2026 · On Quisicosas since 24 October 2026
Featured in the newsletter of 24 October 2026 (on Substack)

What it is about

Compact Catacombs A micro dungeon crawler that fits in the palm of your hand. Compact Catacombs is a bite-sized, print-and-play solo dungeon crawler where danger lurks behind every drawn card . Armed with just your wits, a pencil, grid paper (optional), and a handful of dice, you must delve into a treacherous labyrinth, fight vicious monsters, dodge hazards, and track down the ultimate boss room before your HP runs out! What’s Included Rules reference and player stats sheet 48 unique Catacomb cards / dungeon tiles Printable deck box template Add Dungeon Exploration to Your Own Games! I created Compact Catacombs not just as a standalone solo experience, but as a modular toolkit. The card-based exploration loop, room-generation tables, and micro-dungeon architecture can easily be hacked, adapted, or dropped right into your own tabletop roleplaying games, home brew systems, or indie game projects when you need quick, punchy dungeon crawls on the fly. Gameplay Draw Cards: Draw catacomb cards, choose 1 to play, and discard another Explore Catacombs: Roll a d6 to discover what lies within each room - Hazards, Enimes, or Loot! Fight Baddies: Engage in fast, tactical d6 vs d6 combat. Will you play it safe, or spend your precious Tenacity dice to swing the odds in your favor? Get Loot & Survive: Manage your 4-slot inventory, chug healing potions, and map your way toward victory!
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