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Traysikel - Ride or Die is a dual-pamphlet system-agnostic fantasy motorcycle adventure for 1-4 Players and 1 Game Master. Your rebel cabbie must ferry a Babaylan fugitive across the jungle mountain on a tricycle taxi! Battle nightmarish monsters while navigating the island’s violent colonial occupation and its brewing revolution. This fast-paced, point crawl module features tricycle customization and unique travel rules to give a "motorcycle diaries" style journey across a horror/fantasy setting within a fictional Philippines. Traysikel draws its themes from 400 years of imperial colonialism in an alternate reality where indigenous magic and monsters still dominate the archipelago. Game design and art by a Filipino-American creative team. 

Rhodrick Magisno - Writer & Additional Art

Ramon Gil - Cover Artist

Roz Leahy - Copy Editor

In participation with ZineMonth 2023 & Tabletop Nonstop.

Physical copies available at Exalted Funeral and Knave of Cups

A Mountain of Flavor Packed into a Tiny Package!

Traysikel can be printed on 2 double-sided, full-color trifold pamphlets (8.5" x 11" flat / full bleed). Or on 2 double-sided, black/white trifold pamphlets (8.5" x 11" flat / 1/8inch margins for home printers). The B/W files have been formatted to print at 100% size and includes folding line guides at 25% opacity.

  • Player pamphlet will contain character build options, driving & mobile combat rules, open story information, a map, and Traysikel stat trackers.
  • Game Master pamphlet will contain detailed monster/NPC/Encounter descriptions, secret story cues, item/travel charts, and instructions on how to run the module.


Features...

  • Dual-pamphlet design with interactive playmat for Players and story queues for the Game Master.
  • Non-stop action and memorable NPCs in an adventure that unfolds in a single night.
  • Imperial colonialism & Filipino revolution translated into a fantasy/horror adventure.
  • Motorcycle combat, travel, and customization for a unique trek through the jungle.
  • Point-Crawl adventure with randomized events, settings, and encounters.
  • Detailed Monster & Encounter descriptions inspired by indigenous folklore and history.
  • Style mechanics that throw players into the hot political center of a polarizing revolution.
  • Curated anti-colonial music playlist featuring Filipino musicians and other global artists. 


Hip Hop & Punk Music Influences

Revolution inspired the idea; music powered me through the work. This playlist contains 5+ hours of curated music for your Game Master prep session, gameplay, or if you just want to light a fire in your belly!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qRC8n0l4hMPaJizKOFOKd?si=9541508f2c1b4401


StatusIn development
CategoryPhysical game
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(6 total ratings)
AuthorAlewood Games
GenreAdventure
Tagsaswang, babaylan, filipino, Horror, manananggal, motorcycle, taxi, tikbalang, tricycle

Purchase

Buy Now$4.00 USD or more

In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4 USD. You will get access to the following files:

TRAYSIKEL_PLAYER_FullBleed.pdf 6 MB
TRAYSIKEL_GM_FullBleed.pdf 3 MB
TRAYSIKEL_PLAYER_B/W.pdf
TRAYSIKEL_GM_B/W.pdf 2 MB
Traysikel - Full Map 7 MB

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Community Program

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Traysikel - Player Preview.pdf 91 kB
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Traysikel - Game Master Preview (Spoilers).pdf 103 kB

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With almost every RPG thing I read, I'm left thinking, "I wish this was 10-30% shorter." Traysikel is maybe the first time I've thought, "I wish this was twice as long."

If you're reading it for the first time, read the player pamphlet first! Even if you're going to GM it. A lot of the open story information is essential in understanding things in the GM pamphlet. Definitely not a slight against the game; I'm just a forever GM, so I always look at GM sections first.

Five stars! Gimme more.

Thank you, this is really nice to hear :) Traysikel has been mad fun to make and will definitely be getting more content, and hopefully a full campaign zine/book, in the future!


Traysikel is a solid, quick-paced module that never takes its eyes off the prize. Use the tools of your oppressors against them, struggle against waves of ruthless colonizers, and if you’re lucky, tip the scales in favor of all-out rebellion. 
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Your video essays are always inspiring to watch