Microscope is a cooperative storytelling game of epic histories, capable of creating timelines that span galaxies, the rise and fall of a single kingdom, or just the moments between raindrops of a passing storm. It is more than a worldbuilder, it is a universe builder, filled with bold eras, impactful events, and intimate moments all wrapped into one. There are no dice, no cards, no character sheets, just your collective ideas creating a rich universe of stories and connections.

The story we tell will be up to all of you, discussing and creating together as a group. A single Focus may emerge and dominate the story, filled with details and nuance, or our timeline could be dotted with dozens of important moments that we only have a surface level understanding of.

Microscope is great for players that enjoy telling stories, exploring new ideas, and collaborating with others to create something new and unique.

What I Provide:

Upon sign up, please send me a message using the “Contact” button or through the RPG Club Discord so I can get you access to the Player Reference folder where you can find the Microscope Player Guide as well as the full rules. I will act as Moderator, taking notes, keeping the timeline in chronological order, and guiding players through the turns. We will use Zoom for video and audio, and Whiteboard Online for the timeline, which will be saved and stored in the Player Reference folder for everyone to access later.

What You Need: 

A webcam, a mic, and your creativity.

This one-shot is expected to run about 3 hours, depending on number of players.

Please feel free to reach out to me with the “Contact” icon above so I can answer any questions you may have.