Congas 101
A conversation game, or "conga" for short, is a game you play by having a conversation. Most people call them "table-top role-playing games" or "TTRPGs," but "congas" is more fun to say. In 2024, the most popular congas tend to follow a cycle of conversation that looks roughly like this: First, the Game Master (GM) describes your character's situation. Second, you describe what action you want your character to take. Third, the GM decides and describes what happens next. Repeat. Modern congas tend to fall into one of three broad categories: crunchy, gritty, and sticky. Crunchy congas focus on tactical combat. They're "crunchy" because they tend to involve "number crunching," i.e., doing math. Examples include Lancer , Fabula Ultima , and modern editions of Dungeons & Dragons . You might enjoy crunchy congas if... You enjoy a good tactical challenge in-game and the "lonely fun" of building out your chara