
RPG Mystery Generator
On Quisicosas since 26 November 2025
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26 November 2025 (on Substack)
What it is about
A gumshoe in the 1940s is hired by a client to investigate a disappearance; as they gather clues and interview witnesses, their leads suggest a disturbing and impossible truth. A classic whodunit on a remote island where ten strangers discover there’s a murderer in their midst. In the land of Eldoria, the Orb of Dreams is stolen. Who, or what, has taken it and why? This Mystery Generator is perfect for playing solo, when keeping a secret from yourself is impossible. Or if you want to include a mystery in a game you are running but you are struggling to come up with a complex crime plot with a satisfying conclusion. The random tables and simple mystery solving mechanic do all the work, no need to do any prep before the game, all you need to bring are some dice. These rules can be used with any RPG in any setting, you can even play the mystery solving game on it's own.