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Scrap Yarn Games
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Maker of solo RPGS. Find our games at https://scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/
This year I'm trading doomscrolling for worldbuilding. It's just one room a day and you can jump in anytime too! Come follow along (or start your own!) #365Dungeon www.scrapyarngames.com/post/one-roo...
One Room At A Time
A daily practice in worldbuildingby Chris Hill, Scrap Yarn GamesBack when I was 10 (and rocks were still soft), I loved making mazes. My favorites were the ones that stretched across multiple pages, w...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Hope to see you at SnowCon this weekend! Physical copies of Last Call In Arkham and The Sylvan will be available!

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January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
2026 is officially underway! I’ve posted the Scrap Yarn Games 2026 Roadmap: where I’ll be this year, what I’m making, and what I’m playing. New projects, new games, new threads to pull. Let's get adventuring! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/new-yea...
New Year, New Threads: Scrap Yarn Games’ 2026 Roadmap
Happy New Year! After a little seasonal hibernation, I am officially back at the table, dice in hand, notebooks open, and ideas spilling everywhere. 2026 is here, and I’m excited to share what’s ahead...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Huge thanks to The Eclectic Goat for having me on again! We talked Last Call in Arkham alongside Will Munn (@adepticarus.com) and his game Rue from Ruin…
and somehow I left with viewer-submitted challenges for my next Lovecraftian solo RPG! See how it happened here:
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Indie Games: Solo Games
YouTube video by The Eclectic Goat
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January 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Last Call in Arkham is finally here! Get your copy today at scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/last-call-in... or ScrapYarnGames.com
Last Call In Arkham by Scrap Yarn Games
The theater kids staged The King in Yellow. Reality cracked. A solo TTRPG pub-crawl through Arkham begins.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Only 3 days until Last Call in Arkham!
The cracks in reality are widening, the lights are flickering, and the afterparty is calling. December 21! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/last-call-in...
December 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Sharpen your pencils, steady your hands! Only 5 days remain before Last Call in Arkham debuts. But while we're counting the days, check out my bonus game made for the 2025 Bookmark Jam over on Itch! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/tiny-birds
Tiny Birds by Scrap Yarn Games
A bookmark game about staying focused.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happy anniversary to The Sylvan! One year of mapmaking, wandering, and liminal spaces. Next stop: a city where the curtain's wearing thin. 10 days until Last Call in Arkham! scrap-yarn-games.itch.io
December 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
So you’ve made a game & now you’re staring into the void of “okay… but where do I publish this?” Today’s blog post walks through beginner-friendly digital platforms & how to choose the right one for you. It also kicks off a three-part series on self-publishing! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/so-you-...
So You Wrote a Game… Now What?
How to Share Your Indie RPG With the World Part 1:The Digital WorldBy Chris Hill, Scrap Yarn GamesSo you’ve written a game. It might be a micro-RPG that came to you in the shower, a solo pub-crawl thr...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Solo RPGs don’t wait for the stars to align. Kitchen table. Train ride. Blanket fort. Anywhere inspiration hits, the quest begins. Learn more at Scrapyarngames.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
December brings snow, cocoa, and a brand-new Yarns for One!
This issue features a Solo RPG Holiday Gift Guide full of adventures to give (or keep for yourself - we won’t judge!) substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Whether you’re flying solo today or surrounded by your favorite adventurers, I hope your table is full and your dice roll kind. Happy Thanksgiving from Scrap Yarn Games. And huge thank yous for supporting indie creators this year. It's appreciated more than you know.
November 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Secrets have been spilled, drinks have been mixed and the Last Call in Arkham launch date has been announced! Go take a peek! www.scrapyarngames.com/post/four-de...
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Mark your calendar because Monday Nov 24 we’re talking Last Call in Arkham, what sparked the idea, a cocktail/mocktail pairing from the book, and finally announcing the release date!
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Solo RPG truth: no group chats, no doodle polls, no 4-month hiatus. Just sit down and play. Your story, your time, zero scheduling headaches. Learn more at Scrapyarngames.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Pumpkin spice is fine. I prefer pumpkin danger! Grab the free Folk Tales for Fall 3d6 Random Encounter Printable and throw some autumnal fun into your game. scrap-yarn-games.itch.io/folk-tales-f...
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Stories matter. The ones we keep, but also the ones we carry and the ones we pass on to the next generation. Thank you, veterans, for your service.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Want juicier random encounters? 3d6 is your friend. Be sure to check in with the Scrap Yarn Games blog on Monday where I break down why and I’ve got a free printable of 3 Autumn tables + hooks to go with it!
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If November has a "comfort game", it's Koriko from @mousehole.press . My review is up and the final Fall 3d6 table is too! scrapyarngames.substack.com/p/sweater-we...
Sweater Weather & Autumn’s End
Blog highlights, a look at Koriko, and the final piece of our fall table trilogy.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thinking about your post-Halloween weekend plans? Why not try a solo RPG! Grab your favorite notebook and see where the story takes you — here’s how to get started:
www.scrapyarngames.com/post/dear-di...
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
BE THE SYLVAN SALE! Purchase the Sylvan for $9.95 (that's over 30% off!) & $10 goes to The Good Shepherd Food Bank to help hungry families in Maine. Embrace your inner Sylvan and lend a hand to folks who need it! Just 10 sales will provide 50 families of 4 with a meal! itch.io/s/165125/hal...
The Sylvan | Halloween Sale 2025 by Scrap Yarn Games
A sale by Scrap Yarn Games, -33% off The Sylvan
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October 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A little behind in my Inktober drawings this year - super busy with the final playtests and editing of Last Call in Arkham (on track to be available this December!) Here's a little critter though for my prompt of "Track"!
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Madness loves company. Luckily, Arkham has a bar.
New teaser (with cocktails!) for Last Call in Arkham now live: www.scrapyarngames.com/post/shake-w...
October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What does it cost to earn a standing ovation from an eldritch god?
In Pirouette by @innocentgoblin.bsky.social , it takes everything. www.scrapyarngames.com/post/pirouet...
Pirouette: A Solo Descent into Performance Horror
What begins as an ordinary day on the ballet stage becomes a macabre performance for your life in Pirouette, a solo horror RPG by Michael Sweeney, also known in game design circles as InnocentGoblin. ...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Inktober is one of my favorite times of the year. I usually make my own prompts list (I like my lists spooky and strange) and today's was "oily". This became a grimoire-like page for the elusive "Oil Squid" from Indiana. Do you participate in Inktober? What's been your favorite drawing so far?
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM