#alphaplaytest

Welcome to Bizarre Boroughs, a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) about navigating the absurd, hyper-mundane chaos of a city where the extraordinary is just part of the daily grind. This isn't a game about saving the world—it's about paying your rent, dealing with bizarre coworkers, and discovering the epic narrative woven into the fabric of modern urban life.

In Bizarre Boroughs, you'll play a Player Citizen (PC) in a city much like our own, but with a twist. A broken appliance can be a boss battle, a difficult neighbor is a diplomatic crisis with a Fae, and every bill is a heroic quest for financial survival. With a streamlined d6 dice pool system, character creation that embraces the unpredictable, and a focus on collaborative storytelling, this game celebrates the small victories and the beautiful weirdness of modern existence.

⚠️ Important: This is an Alpha Playtest!

This version of Bizarre Boroughs is the first public release and is currently in an alpha playtesting phase. The core mechanics are here, but we are actively seeking your feedback to refine and expand the game. Your adventures, stories, and thoughts are crucial to the future of this game, and your feedback is the most valuable currency to us! 💰 We invite you to play the game, get weird with your friends, and share your experiences.

This core rulebook is completely free to download. We believe in open development, and by making the game accessible to everyone, we can gather a wider range of feedback and build the best possible version of Bizarre Boroughs together. Whether you're a seasoned game master or a brand-new player, your voice matters.

We Want Your Feedback! 🙏

Your adventures, stories, and thoughts are crucial to the future of this game. Please share your experiences with us:

For Updates & Side Content: Head over to our Tumblr for new story seeds, NPC ideas, and tools for your Mayor, transforming your sessions with strange new sights, sounds, and smells: madlabgames.tumblr.com. Our goal is to provide a living toolkit that continues to inspire your campaigns long after you've read the rulebook.

For the Latest Game Files: Find the most up-to-date rulebook and support us by buying us a coffee on itch.io: madlabgames.itch.io. Your support helps us to continue development and bring more content, from new character options to detailed locations, to the world of Bizarre Boroughs.