2021 Level 1 Anthology

The indie RPG scene is a diverse, fascinating, and vibrant part of the TTRPG community. With Level 1: The Indie RPG Anthology, 9th Level Games brings together choice games from the world of indie RPGs in an annual collection published in time for Free RPG Day.

This is a series of officially endorsed, perfect bound books, featuring new role-playing games, RPG standalone adventures, 200 word RPGs, and more! Plus, we release a digital edition one month following print publication.

Free RPG Day occurs annually in over 500 stores worldwide and provides consumers with free exclusive printed content for a wide variety of tabletop roleplaying games. New RPG adventures, quick-start guides, accessories and more are to be had at your local participating retailer, with publishing partners changing yearly.

The book includes games from these diverse, unique voices: 

• Ball of the Wild by Nat Mesnard
• Once This Land Was One by Alexi Sergeant
• Tiny Tusks by Whitney Delaglio
• "Let's wear masks & hide from humans" by MV
• Faeries on the Run by Helena Real
• Heavy is the Mask by Joel Salda
• Getting Away With It by Adam Bell
• Friends on a Walk by Tim Hutchings
• Restoration by Mara Li
• We Are the Order by Starshine
• The Ascent of Todd by Michael Faulk
• Death Mask by Josh Hittie
• The Chaos Cafe by Tim McCracken
• Coven of Crones by Lysa Penrose

The Level 1 2021 Anthology WON a 2022 ENNIE Award for Best Free Game / Product!