Run the round

How to play The Quiet Year

Step 1

Avery Alder's GM-less map-drawing game of one fragile year.

Step 2

Judge the quiet result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the quiet setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Avery Alder's GM-less map-drawing game of one fragile year. Each player may pass one card prompt per season with no explanation. Format: GM-less map drawing.

Example: Avery Alder's GM-less map-drawing game of one fragile year.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the quiet objective or score value after the round starts. Keep it visible.

Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on.

Best for

Who it fits

2-6 who want a 60-180 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board TTRPG

Category ttrpg

Best for 2-6 who want a 60-180 min round.

Players 2-6

Time 60-180 min

Gear Rules notes, dice, character sheets, and map or cards as needed

Space Table with room for sheets, dice, and shared notes

Energy Low

Setup Start from TTRPG Board and tell the group the activity is The Quiet Year.

Twist it

Variations to try

Scoreboard mode: keep standings visible and agree how the group scores each round.
Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

The Quiet Year also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing The Quiet Year from Studboards. Avery Alder's GM-less map-drawing game of one fragile year. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 60-180 min | Gear: Rules notes, dice, character sheets, and map or cards as needed Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/ttrpg/ttrpg-the-quiet-year.html

The Quiet Year

Quick start.