Wanderhome Romance & Slice-of-Life; Narrative-Driven; GM-less / Cooperative; Rules Lite; Low Prep
At‑a‑glance: Rules‑lite • diceless • GM‑agnostic • 2–5 players • Pastoral fantasy • Session length 2–3h
Theme and Tone
Wanderhome is pastoral fantasy about animal‑folk travelers, quiet villages, changing seasons, and gentle magic. Scenes linger on food, festivals, mossy shrines, and friendships. Stakes are personal, not apocalyptic; the aim is to make the world kinder.
Core System
No dice. Players earn tokens by embracing inconvenience, vulnerability, or stepping outside their comfort zones; they spend tokens to meaningfully change the world, help others, or cement bonds. Safety tools and tone‑setting are built-in.
Play Structure
Fifteen playbooks frame different journeys (Poet, Dancer, Veteran, Exile, Guardian & ward, etc.). Play is GM‑agnostic—use a Guide if you prefer a facilitator, or share framing duties. The book supports setting palettes, travel beats, and seasonal arcs.
Experience
Stories are reflective, collaborative, and character‑driven. If your table wants tactical puzzles, add structure (travel clocks, festival prep, or gentle mysteries). If you want warmth, care, and discovery, Wanderhome shines out of the box.
