Ranger Mech Squad: A Solo or Group Park Ranger Journaling TTRPG

*physical copies available through DTRPG*

Our parks need your help!

Play as a park ranger, assisted by a set of helpful mechs, in completing your daily job… and handling challenges along the way!  You’ll be facing everything from litter bugs and invasive species to rescuing lost hikers and dealing with forest fires… and you never know what each day will bring!

Work in solo mode or with a group to keep your park safe and balanced, help those in need, and take some time to enjoy nature.

Now, gear up because it’s time for you to join The Ranger Mech Squad!

Ranger Mech Squad is a solarpunk (nature-tech) tabletop RPG that focuses on teamwork, problem solving, and having non-violent fun while learning about the environment and real-world challenges. This game also includes a set of tools, aligned with the Classroom Ready TTRPG Toolkit, to help with integration in traditional learning environments. 

Ranger Mech Squad does require some reading and understanding of cause and effect, however the content is appropriate for all ages and there's no combat.  This game is for 1-4 players plus an optional game guide.

Ranger Mech Squad runs on Caltrop Core, a rules-lite and easy to use mechanic developed by TitanomachyRPG.

As part of the TTRPG’s TEACH game jam, check here for some more details!

AGE RANGE that this game targets

• All-ages, 7+ if you want independent groups and reading

SUBJECT & SKILLS the game will help players learn

• Environmental and conservation facts
• Daily planning activities
• Research and use information
• Tracking results for a report
• Cause and effect
• Creative storytelling
• Teamwork and compromise

NUMBER of students/players 

• 1-4 players

PLAYTIME required for a full game 

• 40-60 minutes (depends on how many in-game days you want to run)

RULES are designed for easy, intuitive play 

• GM-less (or optional leader) - the intention is for students or friends to be able to play independently in either solo mode or a group

TOOLS that are needed 

• Six [6] four side dice or a dice roller app
• Pencils and paper for taking notes