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Happy Jacks RPG One Shots

by Happy Jacks RPG Network

Happy Jacks RPG One Shots is an actual play podcast feed featuring a collection of single session or mini-campaign games in a variety table-top RPG systems, from old favorites, to the new and shiny.

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  1. ONESHOT | The Decay

    System: The Decay The Decay: Survival Horror Roleplaying is a new TTRPG designed to bring the true essence of survival horror to horrifying unlife at your table. The Decay embraces the weird and horrifying, inspired by such works as Silent Hill, SCP, and The Magnus Archives. The Decay is built to...

  2. ONESHOT | Band-Aids & Bullet Holes

    System: Band-Aids & Bullet Holes by Sam Dunnewold Band-Aids & Bullet Holes is a deckbuilder tabletop roleplaying game built for bloody revenge operas inside a tight-knit clique of professional assassins, each with debts to pay and scores to settle. Look good, feel bad, do violence, cry about it,...

  3. OS41 | Ballad Hunters

    System: Ballad Hunters by by Tristan Zimmerman Britain, 1813. You are amateur folklorists working as agents of the Crown. Across the island, the folk ballads of the common people are coming to life. The dead walk, dragons rise, lovers betray one another, authorities condemn innocents to die —...

  4. OS40 | Steal My Heart

    System: Steal My Heart by Sam Dunnewold ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot...

  5. OS39 | Beaches will Remain Open | Monster of the Week

    System: Monster of the Week by Evil Hat ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot...

  6. OS38 | Extra Ordinary Part 2

    System: Extra Ordinary by Kodi Gonzaga ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot…

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  7. OS37 | Extra Ordinary Part 1

    System: Extra Ordinary by Kodi Gonzaga ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot…

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  8. OS36 | Defy the Gods

    System: Defy the Gods by Hectic Electron Games Defy the Gods is a tabletop role-playing game of daring adventure, passionate romance and cursed power, set in fantasy ancient Mesopotamia. Inspired by Conan, Clash of the Titans and Princess Mononoke, it brings queer love and resistance to sword &...

  9. OS35 | Under the Autumn Strangely

    ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot actual play adventures! ◇ Follow Happy…

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  10. OS34 | My (Dead) Friend

    ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot actual play adventures! ◇ Follow Happy…

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  11. OS31 | Spelljammer

    ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://happyjacks.org//oneshot for a full list of our one-shot actual play adventures! ◇ Follow Happy…

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  12. BURNING08 Jake the Replicant | Burning Bright | Blade Runner RPG

    Officers of the Rep-Detect Unit deal with crime at all the levels of Los Angeles in the future. Replicants work alongside humans in an uneasy truce. This is A noir detective story of a rampant capitalist future using the Blade Runner RPG. GM: CADave (cadave.carrd.co) Cai…

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  13. OS30 | Dungeons & Dragons (Pinnacles Style)

    System: Tales from the Loop by Free League Publishing (freeleaguepublishing.com) ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit...

  14. OS29 | Tales from the Loop

    System: Tales from the Loop by Free League Publishing (freeleaguepublishing.com) ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit...

  15. OS28 | Dungeoncaster

    System: Dungeoncaster by Sundered Hold Scriptorium (https://www.sunderedhold.com/) ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit...

  16. OS27 | Quest by The Adventure Guild

    An odd assortment of sailors head out on their first, somewhat unplanned, adventure. This is a one-shot game to try out Quest, a rules-light narrative roleplaying system that uses character cards and 20 sided dice, by The Adventure Guild. ◇ GM: JasonAdamJay KimiEli ◇ Visit happyjacks.org for a…

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  17. OS26 | Nine Lives to Valhalla by Gem Room Games

    Nine Lives to Valhalla by Gem Room Games | You are a death metal viking cat, earning your place in the drinking halls of Valhalla by casting a wake of blood and carnage upon the blighted earth in each of your 9 lives. Guided personally by DEATH, your merry band will leave a wake of ruin ending…

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  18. OS25 | Starscape PBTA | Golden Lasso Games

    Starscape PBTA by Golden Lasso Games | Starscape is a Powered by the Apocalypse game that focuses on the ebb and flow of trust and the dynamic relationships that form between a crew as they explore the stars. It is a found-family game that is ideal for stories that focus on a small number of main...

  19. RR2020-6 Rainbow Railroading – Kids on Bikes

    rr2020-06 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. 4:00pm – 8:00pm – Kids on Bikes – GM: Aabria, Players: J., Samantha, Nick, Kimi

  20. RR2020-5 Rainbow Railroading Game 5

    rr2020-5 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. Noon – 4:00pm – Great American Novel – GM: Chris G, Players: Stork, Moe, Mac, Pooja

  21. RR2020-4 Rainbow Railroading – Mongoose Traveller

    rr2020-4 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. 8:00am – Noon – Mongoose Traveller – GM: Stu, Players: Jim, Jameson, Blythe, Claire

  22. RR2020-3 Rainbow Railroading 2020 – Masks

    rr2020-03 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. 4:00am – 8:00am – Masks – GM: Jason M, Players: CADave, Eli, Pooja, Maire

  23. RR2020-2 Rainbow Railroading 2020 Game 2

    rr2020-02 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. Midnight – 4:00am – Girl Underground – GM: Emily, Players: Clara, Mac, Rob, Kurt H

  24. RR2020-01 Rainbow Railroading 2020 Game 1

    rr2020-01 This is one of the games from our 24 hour marathon for Rainbow Railroad. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. 8:00pm – Midnight – Spirit of ’77 – GM: Adam, Players: Joey, Gina, Unique, Teri

  25. ONESHOT24 Happy Jacks RPG One Shot, Decuma

    oneshot24 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Decuma| GM: KIMI | Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! Decuma is the R&D for your RPG. Join the...

  26. ONESHOT23 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Demigods

    oneshot23 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Demigods (PbtA) | GM: Jason | Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  27. ONESHOT22 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Happiest Apocalypse on Earth

    oneshot22 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Happiest Apocalypse on Earth| GM: Christopher| Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE…

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  28. ONESHOT21 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Monster of the Wee

    oneshot21 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Monster of the Week | GM: Samantha | Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  29. ONESHOT20 Happy Jacks RPG One Shot, High Magic Low Life

    SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: High Magic Low Life GM: Dan| Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  30. ONESHOT19 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Urban Shadows

    oneshot19 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Urban Shadows| GM: Jason| Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  31. ONESHOT18 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Monster of the Week

    oneshot18 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Monster of the Week| GM: Pooja| Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  32. ONESHOT17 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play One Shots, Edge of Empire

    oneshot17 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Edge of the Empire | GM: Jameson | Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  33. ONESHOT16 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play One Shots, Star Wars (West End)

    oneshot16 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: Star Wars (West End)| GM: Jameson| Info: ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT...

  34. ONESHOT13 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play One Shots, DnD5E

    oneshot13 SHOW: One-Shot Saturday | SYSTEM: DnD 5E | GM: Aabria | Info: All different tabletop RPG systems with all different GMs and players! There’s no telling who will show up or what will happen! | FIND MORE ONE-SHOTS AT https://happyjacks.org//one-shots! | Tags: podcast, podcasts, rpg…

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  35. ONESHOT12 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play One-Shots, Shibuyan Knights

    oneshot12 System: Shibuyan Knights (PbtA Playtest) GM: Mo

  36. GATEWAY19-05 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Tales from LV-426, Tales From the Loop

    gateway19-05 Game: Tales from LV-426 System: Tales From the Loop GM: CADave

  37. GATEWAY19-04 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Decuma (World Creation Game playtest)

    gateway19-04 Game: Decuma GM: Kimi

  38. GATEWAY19-03 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, A Tale of the Perilous Play, Bedlam Hall

    gateway19-03 Game: A Tale of the Perilous Play System: Bedlam Hall GM: Dave77

  39. GATEWAY19-02 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Watch Your Step, Happiest Apocalypse on Earth

    gateway19-02 Game: Watch Your Step System: Happiest Apocalypse on Earth GM: Christopher Grey

  40. GATEWAY19-01 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Nouvelle Terreur, Call of Cthulhu 7th

    gateway19-01 Game: Nouvelle Terreur System: Call of Cthulhu 7th GM: Stu This game is part of the continuity of our Call of Cthulhu campaign, Murmurs at the Abyss, but it takes place in Napoleonic Italy.

  41. SHADOW22 Happy Jacks RPG Oneshot, Shadow Con, Scum and Villainy

    shadow22 SHOW: ShadowCon SYSTEM: Scum and Villainy GM: Colin SUMMARY: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a convention that does not exist. Who knows when it all came to light? Maybe from pieces of a conversation…

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  42. SHADOW21 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Shadow Con, Scum and Villainy

    shadow21 SHOW: ShadowCon SYSTEM: Scum and Villainy GM: Colin SUMMARY: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a convention that does not exist. Who knows when it all came to light? Maybe from pieces of a conversation…

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  43. SHADOW20 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, Shadow Con, Scum and Villiany 02

    shadow20 SHOW: ShadowCon SYSTEM: Scum and Villiany GM: Colin SUMMARY: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a convention that does not exist. Who knows when it all came to light? Maybe from pieces of a conversation…

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  44. DECUMA01 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Decuma

    This is a playtest of Kimi's upcoming pre-game game, Decuma

  45. SHADOW19 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Shadowcon, Scum and Villainy

    SHOW: ShadowCon SYSTEM: Scum and Villainy GM: Colin SUMMARY: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a convention that does not exist. Who knows when it all came to light? Maybe from pieces of a conversation you…

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  46. SHADOWCON18

    shadowcon18 SHOW: ShadowCon SYSTEM: GM: JiB SUMMARY: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a convention that does not exist. Who knows when it all came to light? Maybe from pieces of a conversation you weren’t even...

  47. ORCCON2019-05 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Lord Tefley’s Ball, Good Society

    orccon2019-05 GM: Adam Game; Lord Tefley's Ball System: Good Society Recorded at Orccon2019.

  48. ORCCON2019-04 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Horror in Space, Mongoose Traveller

    orccon2019-04 System: Mongoose Traveller Game: Horror in Space GMs: Tappy and Mac. Recorded live at Orccon 2019

  49. ORCCON2019-02 Happy Jacks RPG Actual Play, the Death-Rolled Kingdom, MR-KR-GR

    ORCCON2019-02 Recorded live at Orccon 2019 GM: Tomes System: MR-KR-GR

  50. ORCCON2019-01 Happy Jacks RPG One Shots, Holiday at the Mote of Sin, Chronicles of Darkness

    orccon2019-01 Recorded live at Orccon 2019 Holiday at the Mote of Sin. Chronicles of Darkness. GM: Stu

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Happy Jacks RPG One Shots is an actual play podcast feed featuring a collection of single session or mini-campaign games in a variety table-top RPG systems, from old favorites, to the new and shiny.

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