Ryuutama is a Japanese tabletop role-playing game about traveling and friendship by Atsuhiro Okada. It is influenced by the animation of Hayao Miyazaki.[1] The English translation is by Matt Sanchez and Andy Kitkowski. The game prioritizes exploration and everyday life in a fantasy world, rather than combat.[2] Dragons represent landscapes and climates.[3]

Ryuutama
DesignersAtsuhiro Okada
PublishersKotodama Heavy Industries
Publication2016
Genrestabletop role-playing game
Skillsrole-playing, storytelling

Reception

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Ryuutama won the 2016 Silver ENNIE Award for Best Family Game.[4] Kristina Manente for Syfy recommended Ryuutama as one of twelve tabletop role-playing games beyond Dungeons & Dragons, praising the game's resources for GMs and focus on storytelling.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "The World of Ryuutama – Ryuutama: Natural Fantasy RPG". Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. ^ a b "Beyond D&D: The 12 TTRPGs you're not playing, but really should be". SYFY Official Site. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  3. ^ "Jouer avec ou sans monde : le cas du jeu de rôle sur table". Revue Interrogations. 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  4. ^ "2016 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-05-13.