Gridlock: The CarPG - Playtest

Gridlock: The CarPG is a simple setting-neutral rule set designed to keep your adventures alive during those long road trips! Perfect for spontaneous gaming, it's an ideal companion for a quick one-page dungeon crawl. Get ready to unleash your imagination and embark on epic journeys no matter where the road takes you!

This is a playtest and beta of the rules aimed at improving gameplay. I will review all feedback provided. Please feel free to leave comments on this page for feedback or the linked feedback form. 

• Dice-Free, Drive-Ready Mechanics – Use nearby license plates, road signs, or a d10 to determine success, making every moment of the road part of the game.
• Designed for Road Trips – Lightweight, fast-paced rules you can play from the passenger seat. Perfect for long drives or spontaneous adventures.
• Pick Your Path – Become a Brawler, Rascal, or Magician with unique maneuvers and starting gear that shape your style.
• Creative Combat & Spells – Slam with Road Rage or unleash "Air Freshener" to heal an ally. Spells and tactics are clever, thematic, and fun.
• Loot, Level Up, and Make Pit Stops – From travel snacks to Punch Buggy rerolls, the road is full of surprises. Gain new items and improve your skills as you go!
• Modular Encounters & Enemies – GM tools for fast enemy creation and travel hazards let you build spontaneous dungeons or roadside danger zones.