CREW WANTED
for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.  Must demonstrate ingenuity and desire to survive at all costs. 

A Game for 10–100 Stranded Survivors

After answering an advertisement seeking ingenious crewmembers for a polar expedition, you find yourself stranded on a desolate glacier with only the clothes on your back and one item in your possession. 

Find other survivors and do what you must in order to escape before the elements–or your fellow survivors–defeat you. 

Features

• Accommodates 10–100+ players
• Requires only index cards, writing utensils, time keeping device, and a large space to explore
• One page of rules
• A silly little game designed for small convention play
• About 5 to 50 minutes to play

Credits and Acknowledgements

Writing, design, and layout by Ethan Yen

Art by Amundsen's South Pole Expedition "Killing Seals for the Depot," Leonardo da Vinci's "Assault chariot with scythes," Vecteezy.com

Fonts Used: Andada, BN Keystone, BN Kendall

Special Thanks to Matt Gomez, Nick Gralewicz

Made for the One-page RPG Jam 2026