Life In The Fast Lane: A Minimalist TTRPG

Life—Fast, Fun, and Fierce! ... Coming Soon!

Update

Expected release of the Playtest version: December 13th 2024

Overview

"Life in the Fast Lane" is a fast-paced, competitive game, with elements of a tabletop roleplaying game that immerses players in a dynamic life simulation experience. Inspired by the 1990 Sierra Entertainment classic, Jones in the Fast Lane, this game challenges you to navigate a bustling cityscape, balancing work, education, and leisure in a race to achieve your life goals before your rivals.

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, earning a degree, or simply trying to stay happy and fed, every decision counts in this engaging and fast-moving game.

Key Features

• Fast-Paced Gameplay: Driven by d10 rolls and strategic choices, the game keeps players engaged and on their toes.
• Dynamic Resource Management: Balance money, happiness, and time while juggling life’s many demands.
• Creative Roleplay Opportunities: Explore the city and forge your unique path with personal goals and challenges.
• Modular Design: Scalable for groups of any size (2-6 players) with minimal preparation time required.

What You’ll Need to Play

• Players: 2-6, with one acting as the Narrator (Game Master).
• Dice: One ten-sided die (d10) per player, plus 2-3 extras for the Narrator.
• Tokens: Representing Time Tokens, essential for taking actions each week.
• Character Sheets: To track Brains, Brawn, Charm, Money, Happiness, and Goals.

Why You’ll Love It 

 "Life in the Fast Lane" blends strategic planning with opportunities for creative roleplay, creating a unique life simulation where no two games are really the same. 

Outsmart your competition, earn your dream job, or simply survive the chaos! Life in the Fast Lane guarantees an unforgettable and fun experience filled with laughs, surprises, and the occasional existential crisis.

Are you ready to take on the fast lane of life? Playtest version available soon.