Hex Crawl TTRPG Game Jam

Duration: July 1st  - July 25th

Community Highlight and Judging: July 26th – July 31st

What is a Hex Crawl?

Hex crawls are a style of tabletop RPG adventure where players explore a map divided into hexagonal sections, with each hex containing potential encounters, locations, or mysteries. Think of it as sandbox exploration with structure!

The Challenge

Create a hex crawl adventure, system, or tool that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery. Whether you're designing a mysterious wilderness, a sprawling city district, or an alien landscape - show us what lies beyond the next hex!

Submission Requirements

 What Counts:

- Complete hex crawl adventures (any system or system-neutral)

- Hex crawl generators or tools (random tables, procedures, etc.)

- Mini-systems focused on hex crawl mechanics

- Supplementary content (new monsters, hazards, or mechanics for existing hex crawls)

- Visual aids (maps, hex templates, reference sheets)

Format Requirements:

- PDF, text document, or interactive tool

- Free or pay-what-you-want pricing during jam period

- Include "Hex Crawl Jam" in your title or description

- 1-2 paragraph description of what makes your hex crawl unique

 Optional Themes (Pick One or Ignore Completely!)

- Abandoned Places: What was left behind and why?

- Living Landscapes: Hexes that change based on player actions

- Microscopic Worlds: Hex crawls in unexpected small spaces

- Community Connections: How settlements and NPCs link across hexes

- Temporal Shifts: Different time periods in different hexes

 Community Goals

This jam is about learning and sharing, not just competition. We encourage:

- First-time creators - never made a hex crawl? Perfect time to start!

- Iteration and feedback - share work-in-progress posts

- Collaborative spirit - comment on and support other submissions

- Knowledge sharing - what hex crawl techniques did you discover?

Resources & Inspiration

- Check out classic hex crawls like "The Isle of Dread" or "Hot Springs Island"

- Explore tools like Hex Kit or hand-drawn mapping

- Consider different scales: region, city district, building floor plans

- Think about what makes exploration meaningful in your setting

Judging & Recognition

Submission Categories:

Quick Scout (under 1,000 words): Individual hexes, encounter tables, navigation tools, one page crawls, and whatever fits!

Full Expedition (1,000-5,000 words): Complete wilderness regions, exploration campaigns, and/or dope crawls!

Cartographer's Kit (over 5,000 words): Hex crawl mechanics, mapping systems, survival rules, & whatever else fits in crawls!

Categories for Recognition:

Most Creative (best unique concept)

Most Practical (easiest to use at the table)

Community Favorite (highest community votes)

Judge's Choice (your personal favorite)

Best Newcomer (first-time participant)

Join the Community

- Share progress with #HexCrawlJam

- Join our Discord https://discord.gg/5Ub6vkFDRQ for discussion and feedback

- Post work-in-progress updates to get community input

Rules

- Original work only (or clearly credited remixes/hacks)

- Must be submitted during the jam period

- Be respectful and supportive of other creators

- Have fun, and bask in the glory of your own and others creations

 Questions?

- What counts as a hex crawl? If you can explore it hex by hex, it counts!

- Can I use existing systems? Absolutely! System-neutral works too.

- What if I don't finish? Submit what you have - partial works are welcome!

- Can I collaborate? Yes! Tag all contributors.

Ready to map out your next adventure? Let's see what lies beyond the horizon!

Join the Jam!