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Paper Dice Games Update

January 7, 2025

Welcome to 2026! I can’t wait to share what’s coming for Paper Dice Games! Some information I can give today, and some will have to wait a week – read on to find out!

Dwarf Mine in Antarctica

Did you know that Dwarf Mine has been played in Antarctica?

I didn’t – not until Joe K responded to the annual survey that was sent out in December to let me know! He was able to travel to Antarctica for a US Science program. He brought a number of games to play including Mansions of Madness, Star Realms – and Dwarf Mine!

This begs the question…has Dwarf Mine been played on all 7 continents? Let me know if you’ve played it outside North America, Europe, and Antarctica!

Annual Survey Winner

I wanted to give a big congratulations to Allan B! Allan won the Annual Survey Giveaway, and is hopefully exploring Blizzard Pass right now!

I also want to give a big thank you to everyone who responded. The feedback was incredible, and has directly impacted my goals for 2026. I’ll discuss these changes and the survey results in more detail in my annual stakeholders report article, which I’ll be writing in a few weeks. For reference, here is last year’s stakeholder’s report.

Newsletter Discount Sale

I have a tradition of giving a discount sale as a thank you for joining the newsletter. This discount sale is ONLY for newsletter subscribers, and is not shared anywhere else. There is no pressure to purchase anything – this is just a way to say thank you, and give you a chance to grab something you may have had your eye on at a discount.

This year’s sale is 20% off all products, ending on Friday January 9th. You can access it at the marketplaces below.

PLEASE NOTE – This discount sale is only for newsletter subscribers. You can subscribe to the newsletter here.

Other Updates

Flash Sale – There will be three flash sales in January. To prevent from spamming this email list, I will only be sending reminders through the game specific newsletters for the games on sale (see newsletter links at the bottom of this newsletter). The flash sales will be for:
- Artifacts and Curses on 1/13
- Distress Calls for Space RPGs on 1/15
- Magestone Mountain on 1/20
New Logo – I’ve started updating accounts to the new PDG logo! You’ve already seen it at the top of this message. You’ll see it on Youtube as well, the website soon, and other areas PDG has a presence online.
Dwarf Mine on the Lone Adventurer – Two months ago, the Lone Adventurer Youtube Channel ran a series of videos highlighting 50 different solo RPGs. Dwarf Mine made the second video! You can check the video out here.
Dwarf Mine on Geek Gamers – I have shared a few videos in the past that Geek Gamers has done on their Youtube channel. Even though this video is 4 years old, I just found it! Dwarf Mine made Geek Gamers’ video on Indie RPGs and Supplements, which you can view here.
Fantasy Civ Solo and Grim Space celebrated at IDGA Holiday Party – I have been trying to do a better job participating with our local design groups. In December, the IDGA here in Minnesota celebrated games released by Minnesota designers. Both Fantasy Civ Solo and Grim Space: Horror for your Space RPG were included in the holiday celebration! You can check the video out here.

2026 Roadmap

Here is the 2026 roadmap! Everything is listed in codenames, because in a week or two I’ll be announcing the roadmap with a video and dedicated post – stay tuned for that! I can’t wait to share!

Content Highlights from Last Month

3 Improvements for Solo RPG Designers and Publishers in 2026 (from my Newsletter) – A video discussing feedback from my annual newsletter, and how it impacts solo RPG designers and publishers.
6 Solo RPGs I am Excited to Play in 2026 – A video outlining 6 solo RPGs I am excited to (and planning on) play in 2026!
Logo Update and Winter Sale – A blot post updating everyone that I have a new logo I’ll be sharing!
Solo Journaling RPGs, Writing, and You – they can be awesome! – A video diving deep into solo journaling RPGs and writing!
My Solo RPG Channel in 2025 and 2026 – A short update on my Youtube channel.
5 Solo RPG Campaigns in 2026 – A video highlighting 5 long campaigns I currently have running, going into 2026.

Best Selling Games from Last Month

Here are the games I’ve played in the last month: DnD 5e, THE DUNGEON (homebrew), Flip 7, Bowling Solitaire, The Crew, Lord of the Rings Trick Taking Game, 5-Minute Dungeon, Blitz, Boss Monster, Codenames: Duet, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Sheepshead, Tapestry, Wavelength, 7 Wonders Duel, Camel Up, Hues and Cues, Magic the Gathering, Oh Heck!, Space Base, Telestrations, Ticket to Ride First Journey, Arboretum, Betrayal Legacy, Captain Sonar, Cascadia, Chess, Deduction Name Game, Golf, The Magic Labyrinth, Magnetism Intelligence Strategy Game, So Clover!, Spirit Island, Ticket to Ride Legacy Legends of the West, Time’s Up!

Check This Out: The kind folks over at SoloRPGList.com added Fantasy Civ Solo to their wonderful online database of solo RPGs! I’m working on adding the rest of my games, but if you want an easy way to search for solo RPGs, check them out!

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Thank you for being a fan of games!

-James Hron