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Give your next game night a strange start.

Get Armed and Dangerous, a free Monster of the Week mystery set in Waldo, Florida. Then get practical GM ideas and news from our games and shows.

Armed and Dangerous, the free Monster of the Week mystery by Paul Parnell
The original free edition. Written by Paul Parnell.
21 pages · PDF downloadFor the Keeper · Mystery spoilers insideMonster of the Week · Core rules required

Your first strange case

A shark attack.
In the frozen food aisle.

That's the opening hook in Waldo, Florida. Get the mystery, read it before you run it, and bring the hunters into the trouble.

  • A complete free mystery. The original 21-page edition includes locations, bystanders, threats and a countdown.
  • Useful ideas for your table. GM notes, mystery prep and the choices behind our games.
  • News from the Empire. New games, selected episode updates and chances to playtest.

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Is this the Monster of the Week rulebook?

No. Armed and Dangerous is a mystery for the game. You'll need the Monster of the Week core rules to run it.

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Can I share the mystery with my players?

The mystery contains Keeper information and spoilers. Keep it for the Keeper, and share player-facing handouts only when they're earned in play.