# In This World tags: #game/rpg/in-this-world ![[In This World (cover).jpg|400]] ## In This World **In This World** is a collaborative worldbuilding game where players, fueled by caffeine and the potent combination of boredom and creative ambition, collectively invent new worlds by twisting familiar concepts into bizarre new shapes. Think of it as a "what if?" generator with a dash of playful contrarianism. The core mechanic involves players taking turns establishing "facts" about a chosen topic in the real world, then subverting those facts to create unique worlds. For example, you might start with the fact that "cars run on gasoline," then twist it into a world where cars run on "sentient hamsters" or "pure spite." No dice are actually used, making this a game of pure, unadulterated imagination. It's basically a structured brainstorming session disguised as a game, perfect for those who like their worldbuilding with a side of witty banter. ## References - [In This World by Ben Robbins - Lame Mage Productions](https://www.lamemage.com/inthisworld/) - [In This World by Ben Robbins - Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world) - [In This World - Heart of the Deernicorn](https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/in-this-world/) - [In This World - <3 Blog - Less Than Three Games](https://www.lessthanthreegames.com/blog/2023/05/18/in-this-world/)