PBR: The RPG – Player’s Handbook

Overview

PBR: The RPG is a lightweight, card-driven fantasy roleplaying game for 1–3 players and a Drink Master (DM). Players create over-the-top adventurers and face chaotic encounters where their skills and luck with cards determine survival, victory, and bragging rights.

Character Creation

Distribute 7 points among 3 stats:

• MIGHT 💪 – Strength, combat, and brawn

• WIT 🧠 – Cleverness, magic, riddles

• GUTS 🍀 – Bravery, resilience, charm

Choose:

• 1 Item (e.g., “Keg-Shield,” “Grease Boots”)

• 1 Ability (e.g., “Foam Spew,” “Chug and Charge”)

Player Deck

Players use a mini-deck of cards: Ace through 10 of Hearts, Diamonds, or Clubs (your choice).

• Shuffle your deck and draw one card during challenges.

• Add your relevant stat.

• Beat the challenge’s number (set by the Drink Master) to succeed.

Resolving Actions

All challenges are resolved by:

• Drawing a random card from your 1–10 deck

• Adding your stat and any ability modifiers

• Comparing it to the DM’s draw + difficulty modifiers

• Highest total wins; ties can result in rerolls, compromise, or chaos

Optional Drinking Rules

Drink responsibly! Water or soda is a valid option.

• Fail a check: Take a drink

• Draw a 10: Toast another player, they drink

• Find treasure: Everyone drinks

• Defeat a boss: Chug or victory toast