ZONE 17

Zone 17 is One Small Step’s new role-playing and miniatures game. Set about 50 years in the future, characters work as mercenaries and agents for megacorps or (other) criminal organizations. The game features cinematic action in a high-tech world, and is inspired by the classic science fiction TTRPGs of the 70s and 80s.

The titular Zone 17 is a contested area in Asia, the primary hotspot during the Rain Wars — a decade-long series of small conflicts, proxy wars, and skirmishes. Although the game is named after Zone 17, the action can take place anywhere on the planet . . . or beyond.

Zone 17 has two aspects — Role-playing and Miniatures. Zone 17 also has two scales — Agent Scale and Battle Scale. Player characters crack security systems, prosecute running gun battles/fist fights, and engage in car chases at Agent scale. Battle scale provides the framework for characters to settle differences using high-tech tanks, mecha, and other military vehicles.

Players are welcome to play the game using whatever mix of aspects and scales desired. Knock yourselves out. We don’t judge.