Podcast Episode

Designing minimalist RPGs with Binary Star Games

Tabletop Blueprint by Fari RPGs·Fari RPGs·17 July 2026·44 min

About this episode

Binary of Binary Star Games has some great tips on how to make a game without having to worry about art, layout, and all that jazz. Truly a great conversation. Links:- https://binarystar.games/- https://binary-star-games.itch.io/trespasser- https://binary-star-games.itch.io/apocalypse-frame- https://selkie.itch.io/celestial-bodies Like, subscribe and share with a friend 💙 ☕ Get exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/farirpgs🎲 Buy my games at https://store.farirpgs.com/🦋 Follow me on http://link.farirpgs.com/bluesky✉️ Join my newsletter at https://news.farirpgs.com/🚀 Join the Fari RPGs Discord at https://link.farirpgs.com/discord Chapters00:00 Intro to Game Design02:25 Evolution of Mechanics05:06 Trespasser: Concepts07:45 Desire Mechanics10:38 Minimalist Jam Approach20:48 Minimalist Games22:39 Engaging RPGs27:46 Game Endings29:45 Solo Play Design35:24 Advice for Designers38:09 Upcoming Projects