Dead man's pass: Insta-role® Volume 01. The zero-prep roleplaying game (Insta-Role© in English) Paperback – December 29, 2025

Welcome to Dead Man's PassDead Man’s Pass is a mining town in the throes of a gold rush, riddled with corruption, racial tensions, and the fear of what lurks in the mountains. On the border between civilization and chaos, it attracts the ambitious, the fugitives, the opportunists, and the fanatics. Ruthless outlaws, unscrupulous Pinkertons, mysterious shamans, tense soldiers, and occult entities cross paths and clash. Here, everyone fights to survive, impose their will, or unearth secrets the earth would rather keep buried.Some seek redemption, others revenge, and a few rare idealists still dream of justice. But alas, even the best intentions can sink into dust and blood in Dead Man's Pass.This booklet contains everything you need to play: the rules of the game, a description of Dead Man's Pass and its most notable inhabitants as well as the factions present, and 50 ready-to-play two-hour scenarios.Insta-Role® - Play more often!An experienced storyteller, a few friends, a table, and off we go on an adventure!Insta-Role® is the role-playing game designed for those moments when you want to play, but you don't have the preparation. Everything is ready to play immediately. It's ideal for those who love to improvise or enjoy a quick session. Once you know the rules, you can be playing in fifteen minutes.Two-hour sessions, designed for immersionEach scenario is designed for a two-hour session: You know from the start how long the game will last. A perfect format for playing without encroaching on the rest of the evening, or for playing several games in a row in an impromptu campaign.A streamlined system, designed for improvisationEach character is defined by three attributes, and a single die roll is all it takes to advance the action. The system remains discreet: with no skills to check off or tables to consult, it leaves all the space for the story. The Storyteller uses the provided elements to improvise, and the narration flows naturally. The result? A spontaneous, lively experience, focused on what matters most: the game.A game where players shape the storyThanks to the Fate Tokens, players participate in the narrative: influencing the story, proposing plot twists, or triggering fateful events. Narrative authority is shared between the Storyteller and the Players.An instant immersion in the world of your choiceEach Insta-Role® universe contains around fifty ready-to-play two-hour scenarios. Supernatural Western, dystopian science fiction, gothic horror, pulp fantasy, vintage espionage, neon cyberpunk. Discover new universes with every game or explore your favorite.Insta-Role® is the role-playing game that adapts to your life.No preparation, no waiting, no frustration.Just the desire to play, a few friends and a story to live. Read more