THE GAME AT A GLANCE

A fantasy roleplaying game built for real space.

ASQ combines cooperative roleplaying, real-space movement and safe physical targeting. Use soft throws to resolve hits, and draw from Defense Bags when the rules instruct you.

1 Guide + 2–4 players

Recommended starting group

Virnoc Flintmorrow’s current Half-Orc Barbarian Hero reference, with Defense, PWR and starter actions.

Pippa Quickstep’s current paired Hero references, with Stack the Odds, Slip Away and her Full Rest ancestry retry.

Example Hero references and Guardian target artwork. These are not a retail kit.

Ages 10+

Suggested starting age

10–20 min

Expected setup

Simple pieces. Real adventure.

What you need

Starter rules and encounter pages
One Hero reference per player
Defense Bags and Defense pieces
Simple paper targets or the printable floor targets
Small soft beanbags or safe soft throwing pieces
A shared Step reference
Household furniture and props listed in the setup

Defense Bags are used for the draws specified by the rules. Printed targets and references support real-space play; they do not create a tabletop mode.

60–90 min

Expected play

WHAT A SESSION CAN INCLUDE

Choices, movement and a shared story.

Meet the Heroes

Cooperative decisions

Exploring and positioning

Hiding and using cover

Physical puzzles or careful carries

Safe targeted attacks

Skills and Talents

A Guide-run fantasy encounter

Roleplaying your Hero

The Free Vault Guardian Starter

A first adventure with four starting Heroes, printable play materials, and full-color and less-ink options.

Explore the Starter Pack

What We’re Working On

We’re refining AnySpace Quest to make it easier to learn, prepare and play.

Future releases will be announced here when they’re ready.

A Clearer First Adventure

We’re improving the instructions and play materials using feedback from real play.

Share Your Feedback

Make room for safe play.

Clear walking and throwing paths. Walk rather than run. Do not climb furniture. Never throw at people, animals or fragile objects. Pause before retrieving targeting pieces.

Explore play spaces

Support materials

Optional guides for preparing and running your adventure.

Props & Materials Guide — 16 pages
Illustrated prop ideas and the creator’s recommendations. Purchases are optional.

Download Color PDF · Download Less-Ink PDF

Visual Core Guide Handbook — 17 pages
15 instructional figures for setup and facilitation. Review v0.2 includes optional adaptations; use your adventure and current Hero references as the rules baseline.

Download Core Guide Handbook PDF

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