1100 Words TTRPG Kitchen
Create a complete tabletop RPG using only 1100 words and 2 out of 4 secret ingredients!
Jam dates: June 25 – July 8, 2025 (Paris time)
No voting — Just sharing and having fun!
Open to all languages (English, French, Spanish, and more)
Languages : 🇫🇷 Français, 🇪🇸 Español
Click the languages after the flag or visit the community to see full versions translated.
Quick Overview
- Word Limit: 1100 words total for your game (setting + system included).
- Ingredients: Pick and integrate at least 2 of the 4 secret ingredients.
- Format: PDF required. Simple layout or fully designed — your choice!
- Originality: No old work or translations. New creations only!
- Languages: English, French, Spanish — or any other!
How to Participate
- Create (or log into) your itch.io account.
- Click "Join jam" on the jam page.
- Develop your TTRPG following the rules below.
- Submit your game during the jam period.
- (Optional) Join the Discord and community board to share and discuss!
Rules (Do ✔️ / Don’t ❌)
Do ✔️
- Use no more than 1100 words total for all gameplay content.
- Setting and system must be fully included (no external links required to play).
- Annexes, character sheets, maps, playbooks all count towards the word limit.
- You may submit multiple games or co-author with others.
- Publish your work as PDF (minimalist or designed, as you like).
- You must mention any AI use if it was used to illustrate content. (Do not mention AI for brainstorming or writing assistance).
- Optional: You can share a plain text version alongside your main file. This helps people who may have difficulty with fonts, colors, or layouts that could hinder accessibility. For tips on creating accessible TTRPGs, check out this guide.
Don’t ❌
- Don’t submit old games or translated games.
- Don’t require an external resource to understand or play your game.
- Don’t ignore the ingredients (at least 2 must inspire your game!).
- Don’t submit anything promoting hate, discrimination, or harmful content. We reserve the right to reject any submissions that we deem inappropriate or offensive.
About Layout, Images, and AI
- You are free to layout your game however you want (plain text or fully formatted).
- You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to any assets used (images, fonts, etc.).
- Any cover illustration must also respect copyright/licensing rules.
- If AI tools helped you illustrate (or create images, layouts), you must mention it.
Ingredients 🥘
Will be revealed at the start of the jam!
You must integrate at least two of them in your game.
Resources 📚
- Word counter (inclusive word counting)
- Accessibility and safety tools (X-Card, Script Change...)
Community 💬
- Discuss your ideas and progress on the Itch.io community board!
- Join our Discord : https://discord.gg/xgRdqPKvxb
- Use hashtag #1100WordsTTRPGKitchen to share your work on socials!