Indie RPG Day
Presented by Corridor Games on Demand

Sample a buffet of indie TTRPGs, presented by seasoned GMs!
In the wide world of tabletop roleplaying games, 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 than some more well-known games. Discovering new indie TTRPGs is not always easy or obvious, which is why we are excited to bring this event to Diversions!
On Saturday, May 16th, 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, May 16, 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 opens
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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 - Blades in 68
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Game 2 - For the Queen
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Game 3 - CAIN (Part 1)
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2 - 3 .............. Lunch
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3 - 6 .............. Session 2
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Game 1 - Persona
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Game 2 - So Long and Thanks for All the Visions
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Game 3 - CAIN (Part 2)
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6 - 8 .............. Dinner
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8 - 11 .............. Session 3
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Game 1 - Starfall
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Game 2 - Outgunned
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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.
Full Day Passes are on presale until 11:59PM, May 14th. Full Day Passes will then be available for purchase day-of 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 May 16th, 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 - Blades in 68
Seats Open -- 5
GM -- James S
Game 2 - For the Queen
Seats Open -- 6
Game 3 - CAIN (Part 1)
Seats Open -- 5
Welcome to the electroplasmic revolution.
In Doskvol 968, an artificial sun shines down on freshly paved streets. At night, Racers, Radicals and shadowy Operatives work to score thrills and advance their agendas.
This retro-dystopian setting blends one part James Bond and one part The Italian Job, with a heavy dose of paranormal sci-fi to keep you on your toes.
Blades '68. The future is now.
- Host/GM: James S
- Game Title: Blades '68
- Game System: Forged in the Dark
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
The Queen has chosen you, and only you, to be her retinue, and accompany her on this journey.
The land you live in has been at war for as long as any of you have been alive. The Queen has decided to undertake a long and perilous journey to broker an alliance with a distant power.
She chose you because she knows that you love her.
For the Queen is a card-based story-building game that you and up to five other players can begin playing in minutes. Choose your queen from among fourteen gorgeously varied illustrations—or start from scratch—and use the prompt cards to collaboratively tell a story of love, betrayal, doubt, and devotion.
- Host/GM: Nadia G
- Game Title: For the Queen
- Game System: Descended from the Queen
- Player Count: 2-6
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
YOU are an exorcist, a powerful psychic soldier and tool of CAIN, honed and wielded for one purpose: WIPE OUT THE STAIN
Humanity is cursed, host to a roiling psychic sea barely understood or controlled, a phenomenon arising purely from the darkest portions of the human soul. While most humans are blissfully unaware of its presence, others are more sensitive. When it grows wild in these hosts, SINS appear, terrifying supernatural monsters that are anathema to reality itself.
Inspired by Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Persona, and SCP.
Note: This game plays in both the Morning AND the Afternoon slots.
- Host/GM: Kayla D
- Game Title: CAIN
- Game System: CAIN
- Player Count: 3-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Session 2
Scheduled Time:
Afternoon -- 3PM - 6PM
Game 1 - Persona
Seats Open -- 5
Game 2 - So Long and Thanks for All the Visions
Seats Open -- 5
Game 3 - CAIN (Part 2)
Seat Open -- 5
Long before Pokemon, there was a more mature monster catching video game.
Based on the Atlus JRPG video game series of Jungian archetypes and monster collecting, you are a group of college students who traverse dungeons and fight evil Shadows with your mystical Personas, all while building your relationships and surviving your course load.
- Host/GM: Nick G
- Game Title: Persona
- Game System: Shin Megami Tensei RPG
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
What do you get for an ancient dragon who has everything?
It’s up to you and your dragon clutch to find out and deliver it in time for Grymwyll the Sage’s retirement festival.
Epyllion is a tabletop role playing game about young drakes who investigate rumors, solve problems, and discover the truth of a growing evil in Dragonia. While you play, you and your friends tell awesome stories, explore what it means to be a drake of Dragonia, and discover the value of friendship through magical, whimsical, and heartfelt adventures.
- Host/GM: David MK
- Game Title: So Long and Thanks for All the Visions
- Game System: Epyllion (PbtA)
- Player Count: 2-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
YOU are an exorcist, a powerful psychic soldier and tool of CAIN, honed and wielded for one purpose: WIPE OUT THE STAIN
Humanity is cursed, host to a roiling psychic sea barely understood or controlled, a phenomenon arising purely from the darkest portions of the human soul. While most humans are blissfully unaware of its presence, others are more sensitive. When it grows wild in these hosts, SINS appear, terrifying supernatural monsters that are anathema to reality itself.
Inspired by Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Persona, and SCP.
Note: This game plays in both the Morning AND the Afternoon slots.
- Host/GM: Kayla D
- Game Title: CAIN
- Game System: CAIN
- Player Count: 3-5
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
Session 3
Scheduled Time:
Evening -- 8PM - 11PM
Game 1 - Starfall
Seats Open -- 4
GM -- David MK
Game 2 - Outgunned
Seats Open -- 4
The sky was full of stars that day of arrival. Panic led to war.
Burning ships. Fading dreams. Purple rain followed, reshaping bits of the world. Strange plants and creatures roaming between scattered towns.
And now, here we are in our town fending off raiders and star weevils while remnants of Earth's government try to take away our town–our home. I'll take my chances with the humans and other stellar emigrants, thank you much, jah'la-tuk.
Starfall is an expansion in playtest. It focuses on a community fighting for survival and sovereignty on a post-war xenoformed near-future.
Mature content warning -- no players under age 18. Safety tools and half-baked pregens will be provided.
- Host/GM: David MK
- Game Title: Starfall
- Game System: Apocalypse World (3E): Burned Over
- Player Count: 2-4
- Experience Needed: Novice -- newcomers welcome, rules will be taught
In a World...
Outgunned is a cinematic action RPG inspired by the classics of the action and heist genre, from Die Hard to True Lies, passing through James Bond, Lethal Weapon, Kingsman, Ocean’s Eleven, Hot Fuzz, and the latest John Wick.
In Outgunned, Players take on the role of action Heroes facing terrible odds. They will be constantly surrounded by enemies while trying to carry out their mission, be it robbing a casino or saving the day.
Outgunned features a game system called Director’s Cut, a set of mechanics using small pools of six-sided dice to determine the outcome of the Heroes’ actions. When rolling dice, your goal is not to score the highest or lowest possible number, but to roll two-, three-, and four-of-a-kind.
- Host/GM: James S
- Game Title: Outgunned
- Game System: Director's Cut
- Player Count: 2-4
- 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.

