PBR: The RPG – Drinkmaster’s Guide

Role of the Drink Master (DM)

The Drink Master leads the game, narrates scenes, draws challenge cards, and embodies foes and chaos. Your deck: Spades only (J–A for 6-pack; J–K + Jokers for 30-pack).

Encounter Deck by Pack Size

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

DM Resolution Deck

Draw from your own 1–10 Spades mini-deck for opposed challenges. Add encounter difficulty modifiers based on the card drawn (e.g., King = +3).

Jokers (Chaos Effects)

Trigger a bizarre event:

• 1-2 : Swapped bodies

• 3 : Time loop

• 4-5: Beer flood

• 6-7: Random Person loses one item

• 8-9: Everyone loses one item

• 10 : Cursed Items

Haunted Beer Tap – Once per session, grants power... at a price

1. Sneaky Flask – Refills with random (often gross) fluid

2. Drunken Mirror – Reflects everyone but you

3. Obnoxious Jukebox Token – Forces battle music to start

4. Empty Keg of Echoes – Repeats last lie told nearby

5. Wig of the Were-Bartender – Transforms you into a snarky bartender on full moon

6. Haunted Bar Stool – Moves when no one’s looking

7. D6 of Doom – Rolls result, then breaks something

8. Tipsy Totem – Tilts dramatically when moral ambiguity is near

9. Tinfoil Tiara – Grants psychic protection… from nothing

Bosses & Treasure

Bosses (Spades)

• A♠: Main Boss

• J♠, Q♠: Minor Bosses

• K♠: Curse or Debuff

Treasure (Diamonds)

• A♦: Legendary Item

• J♦–K♦: Unique Rewards (see below)

Healing (Hearts)

• J♥–Q♥: Cure Light Beer (heals or buffs)

• K♥: Full Party Heal

For Treasure and Unique Rewards - choose a category and pull a card 1-10

⚔️ Weapons & Gear (Combat and Defense)

1. Foam-Fist Gauntlets – +1 Might on unarmed attacks

2. Bottle-Cap Knuckles – Enemies take -1 to next roll when hit

3. Mug of Stunning – Once per session, stagger a foe for 1 round

4. Beer-Battered Axe – +2 vs slippery or wet foes

5. Stale Pretzel Whip – Grants +1 Guts in combat

6. Keg-Top Shield – Once per game, auto-block a hit

7. Party Stick – Casts “Chug Bolt” (1d3 damage, WIT-based)

8. Javelin of the Tap – Can be thrown once per encounter, hits for +2

9. Coaster Chakram – Returns to you if you shout “Catch!”

10. Stout-Spiked Bat – Deals +1 if you’re holding a drink

🛡️ Armor & Clothing

1. Beer Can Pauldrons – +1 Guts vs intimidation

2. Alemail – Light armor, +1 defense, clinks when you move

3. Barback Apron – +1 to carrying capacity and charm

4. Festival Sash – +1 WIT while dancing

5. Bouncer’s Jacket – +1 MIGHT in bar fights

6. Cursed Foam Cape – Grants +1 GUTS, but you always smell like a dive bar

7. Drunkard’s Cloak – Disadvantage on stealth, but +1 to all saving throws

8. Koozie Vest – Keep potions cold; heal an extra +1

9. Malt-Knight Plate – +2 defense, -1 WIT due to bulk

10. Tunic of Many Stains – Advantage on bluff checks vs commoners

🍺 Magical Drinks & Consumables

1. Liquid Luck Lager – Auto-succeed on one check

2. Growler of Ghost Ale – Turn intangible for 1 turn

3. IPA of Invisibility – Invisible until you belch

4. Wheatwine of Wisdom – +2 WIT for next encounter

5. Red-Eye Recovery Shot – Heal 2 HP, pass out after

6. Dubbel Vision – Clone self for 1 turn (but both slur)

7. Keg of Courage – Grants +1 GUTS to all allies for 1 battle

8. Ale of Animal Speak – Talk to local rodents for 1 hour

9. Potion of Pre-Gaming – Immunity to fear effects

10. Cure Light Beer (Can) – Heal 1d4 HP and burp loudly

💎 Treasure & Trinkets

1. Yeast Ring of Defense – Block 1 hit per session

2. Six-Pack of Holding – Stores any 6 items

3. Crown of the Brew King – +1 to all CHA-based rolls

4. Infinity Stein – Never runs dry (non-magical liquids only)

5. Golden Bottle Opener – Opens any sealed lock once per game

6. Dice of the Drunken Oracle – Reroll one result per session

7. Coin Purse of Spilling – Always contains 1d4 silver—but spills on a 1

8. Spoon of Suds – Turns soup into beer

9. Tumbler of Tranquility – Negates one chaotic effect

10. Coaster of Deflection – Once per day, reflect 1 ranged attack

🎭 Costumes & Apparel

1. Pretzel Crown – +1 WIT, reroll one failed social roll

2. Cap of the Party Bard – Reroll failed performance

3. Drunken Monk Robes – +1 to dodge while inebriated

4. Keg Helmet – Grants +2 defense, but -1 WIT

5. Glitter Beer Cloak – Sparkly, grants +2 on persuasion once per day

6. Sunglasses of the Night Shift – See in darkness, look cool

7. Bar Towel Cape – Soak 1 magic effect or spill per session

8. Mullet Wig of Charisma – +2 to first impression rolls

9. Slippers of Sloshing Silence – Stealth at +1, unless tipsy

10. Socks of Solidarity – Grant +1 GUTS to party if everyone wears silly socks

📦 Utility Items

1. Tabletop Teleporter – Jump to nearest bar table once per session

2. Flask of Echoes – Repeat any one word said in the last 10 mins

3. Napkin of Note – Write a perfect forgery once

4. Bottle Rocket Wand – Shoots firework (1d6 + chaos)

5. Keg Compass – Always points to the nearest tavern

6. Bar Tab Token – Redeemable for 1 favor from any bartender

7. Cork of Sealing – Stops leaks or seals a portal

8. Sticky Shotglass – Clings to any surface, including faces

9. Umbrella of the Unhungover – Blocks hangover effects

10. Boots of Spilled Regret – Leave puddles behind, but +1 speed

📘 Scrolls & Knowledge

1. Scroll of Happy Hour – Doubles healing for next 10 minutes

2. Tome of Taps – Grants knowledge of ancient brews (and 1 recipe)

3. Scroll of Mixology Mayhem – Create random effect drink

4. Drinkmaster’s Almanac – +2 WIT for identifying drinks/poisons

5. Cursed Menu – Reading it replaces current quest with a food crawl

6. Oath of the Keg Paladin – +1 Might, but only when defending ale

7. Sticky Note of Recall – One-liner reminder of a forgotten NPC

8. Map of Spilled Secrets – Shows hidden passage if soaked in booze

9. Bar Tab Ledger of Doom – Causes debt to appear on enemies

10. Receipts of Fate – Re-roll any item’s use—but it becomes cursed

🧪 Gimmick Items

1. The Bottomless Pickle Jar – Always full of pickles

2. Spicy Chip of Daring – +1 Guts, but may ignite mouth

3. Wristband of Entry – Once per game, enter anywhere as VIP

4. License to Spill – Ignore one accident penalty

5. Trivia Shot Spinner – Ask a question; if correct, gain +1 stat

6. Mini-Keg Familiar – A tiny sentient keg; gives advice (badly)

7. Dice Tower of Destiny – Once per session, choose your result

8. Foam Wand – Turns enemies’ weapons into pool noodles

9. Charcuterie Shield – Grants +1 to diplomacy when food is present

10. Beer Bong of Acceleration – Skip initiative order once

🐾 Companions & Mounts

1. Brewhound Pup – +1 alertness; barks at danger (and snacks)

2. The Tap Mule – Carries double loot, hates stairs

3. Bar Fly Familiar – Annoying, but gives +1 to eavesdropping

4. Karaoke Ghost – Possesses you once per session to sing

5. Mini Foam Elemental – Absorbs 1 magic attack per adventure

6. Cursed Coatrack – Follows you unless told to stay

7. The Rum Ham – Intelligent, sarcastic, and delicious

8. Sourdough Golem – Obeys 2 commands per day

9. The Traveling Barrel – Wanders after party, contains surprises

10. Bacon-Wrapped Cat – Distracts enemies, grants +1 sneak