Descent into Madness | The Universe's Best Game Show (Episode 1) | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Welcome to a very special edition of Descent into Madness! In this episode, we are diving into our first-ever homebrewed session, co-written by your Keeper and the incredibly talented Mike Metzger.The year is 1991. The temptation of high-grossing American game shows is at an all-time high, but for the Laramy family, an unexpected phone call turns their quiet evening into a living nightmare. After answering a mysterious query, they find themselves abruptly abducted and waking up in matching turquoise jumpsuits inside a bizarre, gray-walled complex.Forced to compete against another captured family—the Johnsons—in "The Universe's Best Game Show," they must survive the twisted whims of a reality-glitching host named Roy. From a reality-bending 1950s kitchen intelligence test to a deadly, high-stakes athletic arena inspired by American Gladiators, the Laramies quickly realize that losing this game show means paying the ultimate price.Can Aunt Deb (the career lawyer), Tommy (the fresh MIT grad), and Janice (the rebellious high school artist) maintain their sanity, pass their dexterity checks, and beat the odds to escape? Or will they become permanent contestants in this cosmic suburban nightmare?🎲 About the Show:Descent into Madness is an actual play tabletop RPG podcast focusing on horror, mystery, and cosmic chaos. Using a homebrew system deeply inspired by classic investigative horror RPGs, our players navigate high-stress scenarios where every dice roll determines their survival—and their sanity.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for Episode 2! Turn on notifications so you never miss a session of the campaign.