Risus
Version 2.02The Anything RPG — four pages of rules for any genre
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Languages: English
Diced6 dice pool
System FamilyStandalone
CostFree
LicenseFree (non-commercial)
PublisherBig Dice Games
Year2021
Complexity
Very Low
Accessibility
Very High
Community
Medium
Core Mechanic
Characters are defined by Clichés rated in d6s (e.g., Viking (4), Hacker (3)). Roll your Cliché dice vs. a target number or in opposed rolls where the low roller loses a die.
Best For
Pick-up games, emergency one-shots, comedy campaigns, or anytime you need a complete RPG in four pages that handles any genre.
Highlights
Fits on four pages, broadly universal, character creation takes minutes, decades of community support, completely free
Considerations
Cliché-based resolution can feel one-note over multiple sessions, limited advancement rules, team combat heavily favors larger groups, creating a strong incentive to always combine dice, comedy tone permeates all mechanical language