
The Book of Random Tables
Feudal Japan: Random Tables for Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Matt Davids(Author)
Dicegeeks (Publisher)
Published on 18. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
60 pages
978-1-952089-55-8 (ISBN)
Description
Bring your samurai and feudal Japanese campaigns to life with a collection of random tables designed for tabletop role-playing games.
Whether you are running a long-form campaign, preparing a one-shot, or improvising at the table, this supplement gives gamemasters the tools to create memorable locations, colorful NPCs, atmospheric encounters, and immersive details on the fly.The tables can be used during session prep or rolled on during play by either the gamemaster or players. Designed to inspire creativity and reduce prep time, this book helps build engaging adventures filled with authentic flavor and unexpected twists.
Inside you'll find:
- Numerous d100 tables filled with items and details for locations such as bathhouses, boats, houses, silkworm barns, tea houses, thieves' dens, and more
- Food tables featuring meals and flavorings to add depth to feudal Japanese settings
- 400 NPCs, including peasants, ronin, tea house owners, and other memorable characters
- A variety of locations, including dojos, inns, taverns, towns, and tea houses
- 600 names, including male names, female names, and family names
- Roadside encounter and weather tables to make travel more dynamic
- A handcrafted d12 Yokai and Kami Encounters table filled with supernatural events that can inspire adventures or entire campaigns
Perfect for samurai adventures, feudal fantasy campaigns, and historical-inspired RPG settings, this book provides gamemasters with rich details often missing from other resources.
May your banners always fly and your katanas remain sharp.
More details
Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
165 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-952089-55-8 (9781952089558)
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