Independent RPG Day
Presented by Corridor Games on Demand

Embark on a unique journey led by experts!
In the wide world of RPGs, independent (indie) publishers are known for pushing the boundaries of the game format, exploring new mechanics, experimenting with narrative pacing, and more, all while often delivering more inclusive and engaging games. But where can you find one of these games to experience for yourself?
On Saturday, Jan 10th, Corridor Games on Demand (CGoD) invites RPG fans—and the RPG-curious—to experience a smorgasbord of selected indie RPGs, all hosted by the seasoned CGoD GMs, as part of an ALL-DAY indie RPG celebration at Diversions.
Check out the schedule below, grab your FULL DAY PASS (or a ticket to an individual game), then prepare yourself for a day of glorious gaming at Diversions!
Overview
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Date
| Presale | Day-of | |
| Full Day Pass | $20 | $30 |
| Single Ticket | $10 | $15 |
11AM - 11PM
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Event Details
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Full Day Schedule
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Full Pass & Single Ticket Pre-sale Check-in
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Day-of sales for Full Pass & Single Tickets
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Open social hour with free donuts!
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11 - 2 .............. Session 1
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Game 1 - Stewpot
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Game 2 - Microscope
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Game 3 - Legend in the Mist
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2 - 3 .............. Lunch
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3 - 6 .............. Session 2
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Game 1 - Brindlewood Bay
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Game 2 - Who's Streets?
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Game 3 - Dads on Mowers
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6 - 8 .............. Dinner
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8 - 11 .............. Session 3
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Game 1 - Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt
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Game 2 - Swords Without Master
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Game 3 - Vampire: The Masquerade
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Full Day Pass Details
Click here to purchase a Full Day Pass!
Planning to enjoy every minute of Indie RPG Day at Diversions? Grab your Full Day Pass for only $20 (+tax) to reserve your spot in each session during the day -- NINE hours of gaming for only $20!
Each Full Day Pass includes three tickets; at the time of purchase, you will be asked to confirm which games you wish to reserve a seat at with your tickets. NOTE: Tickets not confirmed by 11:59PM, Jan 9th will converted to general admission and will be valid for any remaining open seats during the day.
Full Day Passes are on presale until 11:59PM, Jan 9th. Full Day Passes will then be available for purchase on-site for $30 starting at 10AM.
Single Ticket Details
Click here for Single Tickets to Session 1
Click here for Single Tickets to Session 2
Click here for Single Tickets to Session 3
Single Tickets allow players to reserve a spot at one game for only $10 (+tax) presale! Whether you're adding an extra ticket to your Full Pass for a friend or only joining for one game during the day, your ticket(s) will secure your spot for the game of your choosing.
Any remaining tickets will be available for sale at Diversions for just $15 (+tax), starting at 10AM on Jan 10th, with the first session kicking off at 11AM!
Location Details
Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge is located at 119 2nd St., Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.
Parking
On-site parking is free and plentiful.
Accessibility
Parking and entryways are accessible. While there are no open-assisted doors, there is a doorbell at the front door should assistance be helpful for entry.
Restrictions
Outside food and drink is not allowed at Diversions, as we offer a variety of snacks and drinks for sale. Attendees who may need an exception are welcome to contact us for further clarification.
Session 1
Scheduled Time:
Morning -- 11AM - 2PM
Game 1 - Stewpot
GM -- David MK
Game 2 - Microscope
Game 3 - Legend in the Mist
Play retired adventurers who have traded quests for running a cozy fantasy tavern together.
Stewpot is a GM-less collection of slice-of-life mini-games where you tell stories about cooking with odd ingredients, tending to troubled patrons, calming brawls, shopping for supplies, and upgrading your tavern’s cuisine, atmosphere, and service. As you play, you explore who these former heroes become in their new lives, and how their relationships grow behind the bar instead of on the battlefield.
- Host/GM: David MK
- Game Title: Stewpot
- Game System: Firebrands
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Create a timeline and zoom in to specific moments to see how they play out!
Join this collaborative GMless/ful game of Microscope, a non-linear game of setting creation. In this session, we will be building the history of a city from start to finish. Will it be fantasy, SF, or a supers setting? We won't know until we play . . . to find out! Materials provided
- Host/GM: Jason D
- Game Title: Microscope
- Game System: Micropscope
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Experience a rustic fantasy RPG based on the acclaimed game engine, City of Mist!
Legend in the Mist is a narrative-first RPG for players who want a fantasy role-playing experience that feels like a fireside story, with heartfelt moments, exciting conflicts, and gasp-worthy character-altering consequences.
- Host/GM: Nick G
- Game Title: Legend in the Mist
- Game System: Powered by City of Mist
- Player Count: 3-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Session 2
Scheduled Time:
Afternoon -- 3PM - 6PM
Game 1 - Brindlewood Bay
Game 2 - Who's Streets?
Game 3 - Dads on Mowers
When Lovecraftian horrors visit a quaint New England village, the Murder Mavens are on the case!
Brindlewood Bay is a tabletop roleplaying game that combines Murder, She Wrote with H.P. Lovecraft. In it, you play a group of elderly women, members of the local Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club, who help the authorities solve murder cases in a picturesque New England Town.
- Host/GM: James S
- Game Title: Brindlewood Bay
- Game System: Carved from Brindlewood/(PbtA)
- Player Count: 2-4
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Mortals and supernaturals alike vie for power in a modern-day city; n o one is ever safe, and everything is always at stake.
Adult themes and content.
There is a new gang in town and they aren't just moving in on your territory, they're moving in on everyone's territory. Your contacts, your friends, your allies, they are disappearing or ending up dead. Are you going to up stakes and leave your years of hard work behind or are you going to fight for what's yours? Pre-generated characters provided.
- Host/GM: Jason D
- Game Title: Who's Streets?
- Game System: Urban Shadows 2E (PbtA)
- Player Count: 4-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Think Scooby-Doo if the gang were stay-at-home dads!
You and the other dads on the cul-de-sac must band together to solve a mystery before your kids get home from school. Some strange things have been happening in town lately, and you each have your suspicious as to their cause. A lighthearted game about friendships and problem-solving.
- Host/GM: Nadia G
- Game Title: Dads on Mowers
- Game System: Kids on Bikes
- Player Count: 3-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Session 3
Scheduled Time:
Evening -- 8PM - 11PM
Game 1 - Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt
GM -- David MK
Game 2 - Swords Without Master
Game 3 - Vampire: The Masquerade 5E
You are licensed bounty hunters on assignment to find, capture, and return a thief to an Iota marshal within four days. Trouble is, he stole something everyone wants.
Scum and Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game about a spaceship crew trying to make ends meet under the iron-fisted rule of the Galactic Hegemony. Work with the members of your crew to thrive despite powerful criminal syndicates, warring noble families, dangerous aliens, and strange mystics. Explore the ruins of lost civilizations for fun and profit. Can your motley crew hold it together long enough to strike it big and insure your fame across the sector?
- Host/GM: David MK
- Game Title: Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt
- Game System: Scum & Villainy (Forged in the Dark)
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
The world is full of wonder and danger, that’s exactly why they walk in it.
Swords Without Master is a game of adventure, violence and wonder. Become rogues in a world of swords and sorcery, living by your wits and prowess, plunging into the unknown, and seizing from it untold treasures.
- Host/GM: James S
- Game Title: Swords Without Master
- Game System: Swords Without Master
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
A Storytelling game of personal and political horror.
This game is for players 18 years and older.
You are a vampire, struggling for survival, supremacy, and your own fading humanity—afraid of what you are capable of, and fearful of the inhuman conspiracies that surround you. As a vampire, you suffer the pangs of the Hunger, the relentless and terrible thirst for human blood. If you refuse to deal with it, it will overcome your mind and drive you to terrible acts to slake it. You walk this razor's edge every night. This is the original and ultimate roleplaying game of personal and political horror. Content advisory: contains graphic and written content of a mature nature, including violence, sexual themes, and strong language.
- Host/GM: Nick G
- Game Title: Vampire - The Masquerade 5E
- Game System: Storyteller
- Player Count: 3-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
About Corridor Games on Demand:
Corridor Games on Demand (CGoD) is a group of dedicated gamers in the Corridor (Iowa City to Cedar Rapids, IA area), who are passionate about sharing lesser known roleplaying games with others. Members of the group present monthly game days across the Corridor and can often be found leading sessions at the area's annual gaming convention, Gamicon. You can find them on Facebook or contact them by email.