Gamer Goggles

Para Bellum Wargames, the developer and publisher of the fantasy Regimental Miniature Wargame “Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings” and updated Skirmish system “Conquest: First Blood” releases a raft of new items!

GenCon will be the debut of three items in booth 3031!

The new Yoroni Oni Monstrous Cavalry brings a new look to the tables. These are cavalry units, sized in a new way that dominates the play. The perfect fusion of honor, power and ruthless force, an Oni Kishin bears different ritual weapons: unleashing the brutal impact of them with their ceremonial Yari as Raiu, the Storm; or as Kiba, Fang Horsemen, bearing an Odachi, symbolizing their hunger for challenge and glory. Demon brutes on equally ferocious “horses” makes this a must have item for Yoroni players. Look for the Raiu and Kishin on July 30th at GenCon and your favorite FLGS.

Balancing the Yoroni brutality with beauty, we bring forth the Sorcerer Kings Marid Artisan Series. Two different models, the Apsara and Shaytan, are stunning models for painting or playing. These are the expansion into the Water forces, enigmatic and reclusive, they are, however, not immune to the powers and efforts of the Water Sorcerers in enlisting their aid. When they arrive onto the battlefield, they seldom do so alone, suddenly appearing with their entire court to deal a decisive blow, enhanced by their spellcasting ability. This is an Artisan Series, which for Conquest indicates a resin model that has had exquisite sculpting, making the most of the full artistry that the original concept art launched. Available July 30th at GenCon and at FLGS worldwide.

And our GenCon Con Exclusive for summer fun is “Traveling Gillbury”! Part of our Murderous Fish Gnome army, this maintains their irreverent looks and comes with a fun “MFG” scenario game for additional play value. Fans can also use any of these in any casual game as an alternate model just for fun! The Traveling Gillbury makes sure gamers are not alone anymore as they play in the dirty world of Ea and head for the end of the round! Available during GenCon only at Booth 3031, and our E-Shop for that week. And only for that week.

Videos and images are available here!

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New Kickstarter expands the World’s Largest Dungeon with a 5E adventure, lay-flat battle map book, and professionally narrated audiobook.

World’s Largest RPGs and AudioRPG have announced Forgotten Chambers: Beyond the World’s Largest Dungeon, an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that continues the story of the World’s Largest Dungeon: 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition. Designed for 5E, the project sends adventurers beyond the walls of the dungeon to uncover isolated chambers containing extraplanar prisoners the celestials considered too dangerous to imprison alongside the rest.

Scattered across the world, these forgotten chambers hold exceptionally powerful captives, dangerous secrets, and legendary rewards. Forgotten Chambers expands the setting beyond the original megadungeon while introducing new adventures for Game Masters and players looking to continue exploring its world.

The campaign includes:

• A 48-page adventure book for 5E
• A 40-page lay-flat battle map book
• A professionally narrated audiobook produced by AudioRPG
• Hidden chambers scattered throughout the world, each containing an extraplanar prisoner considered too dangerous for the World’s Largest Dungeon
• The final opportunity to obtain campaign-limited World’s Largest Dungeon collector items at crowdfunding prices before the original books head to print
• A free Forgotten Chambers bookmark for everyone who signs up before launch and later pledges to the Kickstarter, with previous World’s Largest Dungeon backers receiving one as well

“No dungeon adventure is ever truly finished! Forgotten Chambers opens up whole new rooms for the World’s Largest Dungeon, where lurk the most terrible and diabolical traps and creatures, all with great new descriptions and maps to add to the WLD experience!” Tim Brown of World’s Largest RPGs and AudioRPG

About World’s Largest RPGs

World’s Largest RPGs creates ambitious tabletop roleplaying game experiences that celebrate exploration, memorable adventures, and premium collector products. Following the success of the World’s Largest Dungeon: 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition, the company continues to expand its flagship setting with new adventures, accessories, and projects for the tabletop community.

About AudioRPG

AudioRPG produces professionally narrated tabletop roleplaying game books that make it easier for Game Masters and players to learn adventures, settings, and rules while commuting, working, or away from the table. The studio partners with publishers to create accessible audio editions that complement traditional RPG books.

From the desk of the Paizo Press office.

July 13th – July 17th Paizo & the Seattle Mariners Present….Operation Salmon RunAugust 9th, 2026. T-Mobile Park. 1:10pm start.Join Paizo & the Mariners at T-Mobile Park for Operation Salmon Run Day! Tickets purchased for this special event include an exclusive Pathfinder Adventure module and a Mariners-themed 7 piece dice set.Get Tickets!

13 Omens Preview at Gen Con!With just two weeks left until Gen Con, we’re excited to reveal the full slate of 13 Omens Preview products available at the show! Alongside the 64 page, softcover, digest sized 13 Omens Preview Edition rulebook, we’re also releasing: Bequeathed, A 13 Omens Story by James Jacobs. The passing of the family patriarch brings the Salazar siblings home for the reading of the will, but they will soon learn that far darker secrets than wine formulas await them.13 Omens Premium Resin Dice Set & Bag. A full set of 21 six-sided dice: 8 white-inked Safe Dice and 13 red-inked Omen Dice, plus a fabric bag to conceal your dice pulls.
All of these products will be exclusively available in limited quantities at Gen Con 2026.Join the 13 Omens Mailing ListExperience the horror… LIVE!Paizo Publisher Erik Mona leads a crew of intrepid tourists on an authentically haunted tour of the Seattle Underground in the FIRST EVER 13 Omens Live Show! Featuring B. Dave Walters, Luis Carazo, Rue Dickey, and Maya Coleman.Get Tickets!Paizo Printables Season 2: High Seas!Find your sea legs or walk the plank!

This month launches Season 2 of Paizo Printables, our monthly STL miniature subscription. Season 2’s theme, High Seas, focuses on nautical creatures, characters, and adventures!Join on PatreonJoin on MyMiniFactory!News from Paizo PartnersBring immersive audio to your table with Syrinscape! Join today to try Syrinscape Nova, a new toolset in early access!Shop NowStart playing Starfinder with professional GMs today on Start Playing Games! Sort games by time, VTT platform, theme, and more!Join a Game!

From the Gen Con Press info.

We’re Spreading Our Wings!Downtown Indianapolis is growing—and fast. From new hotels and expanded infrastructure to refreshed public spaces, the city is transforming in big ways. Here’s a closer look at what’s underway, why it matters, and how you can navigate the changes.When you arrive at the Indiana Convention Center this coming July 30 through August 2 for The Best Four Days in Gaming, you’ll notice ongoing construction work in the building and all-around downtown Indy as improvements continue to expand and enhance the future of tourism and hospitality in our host city.Most notably, during Gen Con, you will see:A near-completed 38-story high, 800+ room Signia by Hilton hotel adjacent to the ICC, which will provide an additional 143,000 square feet of convention center space in 2027.Construction work inside and outside the convention center’s Georgia Street entrance (aka The Glass Cube) as crews are building a new skywalk connecting the Signia to the ICC.Continued construction work on Georgia Street, where work is underway to redesign the street to be more pedestrian and event-friendly along the west block.Circle Center Mall’s continued renovations into a mixed-use development called Traction Yards, which will feature an open-air promenade.
Things will look and sound a bit different than what you’ve seen at Gen Con in years past, but we hope you share in our excitement with how this expansion will allow for new possibilities and enhanced experiences for our attendees, partners, and exhibitors as we spread our wings into Gen Con’s 60th anniversary, taking place in August 2027!For more information on Indy construction updates and redevelopment projects, visit here. Stay tuned to our newsletters, Facebook, and Instagram channels for further updates.

With the refit upon us I have decided to do a week of BattleTech. This week Through Wargaming Goggles will bring you Product unboxings on The Starter Box, The Core Box, The Leopard Class and Union Class Dropships. A Flip Through on the Core Rule Book. Plus reviews and comparisons of which products are the right ones for you.

Check back daily for more content!

There has been a lot going on this summer. I have been busy helping my father, writing and filming. TWGG currently has fourteen #Starwarslegion box breakings in the Que, and this week is BattleTech Refit week. You can expect to see one new video a day plus written content written throughout the week. Plus, next week is Gen Con! If you have anything you want me to ask at Gen Con or look into please let me know.

From the desks of Free League Publishing.

Pre-orders with bundle discount and immediate PDF access are now live for the thrilling new expansion alongside Evolved editions of earlier ALIEN RPG fan favorites Today, Free League Publishing announced a slew of new upcoming releases for ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition, headlined by the cinematic adventure Operation Leading Edge and an accompanying Miniatures Set, all published in partnership with 20th Century Studios.

These items are now available for pre-order in the Free League webshop with immediate PDF access ahead of their Q4 release, alongside a new dedicated dice tray for the ALIEN RPG and Evolved Editions of the fan-favorite cinematic adventure Chariot of the Angels and the major campaign books Colonial Marines Operations Manual and Building Better Worlds.
Fans who pre-order a least 5 of these new products in the Free League webshop qualify for a 20% bundle discount (deducted at checkout). More information about each title is available below.

Today, Free League Publishing launched a pre-order for Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying. The official tabletop RPG, based on the groundbreaking comic book and animated tv series Invincible, and voted one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2026, will be officially launched on July 30 at Gen Con and in hobby stores everywhere. Pre-orders in the Free League webshop give immediate PDF access.

The launch includes no less than five items, all detailed below.

Also, fans going to Gen Con can sign up to play the brand new adventure Superhero Season. This intense 2-hour thrill ride throws the heroes into a deadly predicament as a massive bounty is placed on their heads. Tickets are going fast but there are still some slots left on Saturday. And even fans who don’t play can get printed booklets of Superhero Season at the Free League booth #2449.

© 2026 Skybound, LLC. Based on the comic book Invincible® by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. INVINCIBLE and any related logos are registered or otherwise protected trademarks of Robert Kirkman Inc. All Rights Reserved.

From the halls of Gen Con


Last month, Gen Con fans chose the name. Now we’re excited to reveal the beer behind it. Introducing Rage Quit, the Official Beer of Gen Con 2026. Rage Quit is a light and crisp cherry and lemon-lime ale created by Sun King Brewery.Along with the official can art reveal, Rage Quit is shaping up to be the perfect companion for summer gaming, convention adventures, and long days spent exploring the Best Four Days in Gaming.Attendees will be able to enjoy Rage Quit throughout Gen Con weekend, including at the Gen Con Block Party beginning with Wednesday’s Kickoff and continuing through Sunday.Check out the official Sun King x Gen Con page for more information leading up to Gen Con, including Sun King Block Party updates, brewery happenings and more.

Veteran World of Darkness publisher and former White Wolf business development lead joins Renegade to help steward its rapidly expanding RPG portfolio ?Renegade Game Studios is an award-winning publisher of tabletop games and roleplaying games, known for brands including Heroscape, Axis & Allies, Vampire: The Masquerade, G.I. JOE, Transformers, and Power Rangers. Most recently, Renegade launched the Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game, which became the most-funded game in BackerKit history.De Vir brings more than fifteen years of experience in roleplaying game publishing, licensing, and business development, with deep roots in the hobby.Early in her career, De Vir founded Biblioteca Oscura, the Spanish-language licensed publisher for various World of Darkness lines. Under her leadership, the company published more than 35 titles and ran a V20 crowdfunding campaign that became the fifth most-funded crowdfunding project in Spain across all categories. She also distributed the Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Deluxe books across Europe after founding the V20 Europe initiative, and produced a 1,200-person Vampire: The Masquerade event in Madrid.Recently, De Vir has held business development and partnerships management roles at Paradox Interactive and White Wolf where she led the international expansion of World of Darkness roleplaying games across languages, territories, and licensing partners. She also co-created and spearheaded the Storytellers Vault, a community content platform that opened new ways for fans to create, share, and publish material for World of Darkness. She is also an advocate for the ethical use of AI through the AI Ethics Alliance, which she founded in Brussels. Through this alliance, she works to shape responsible AI practices by connecting education, governance, and cross-sector collaboration, with a focus on helping organizations and communities understand and adopt AI in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and socially beneficial.“Dhaunae has spent her career building real, lasting communities and partnerships.” said Scott Gaeta, President & Publisher at Renegade Game Studios. “Our RPG business has rapidly expanded, and Dhaunae is exactly the kind of leader we need to help steward that growth while strengthening the relationships that make these games thrive.”“I am thrilled to join Renegade as Director, RPG Brand,” said De Vir. “I have spent much of my career working with roleplaying communities, licensed worlds, and passionate fanbases, so this role feels like a natural next step. Renegade has shown real care for the brands it publishes, and I am excited to help grow these lines while honoring what makes them meaningful to players.”De Vir’s arrival comes as Renegade continues to grow its RPG division. With upcoming 2nd Editions of its Hasbro RPG line just announced, the EXODUS RPG in partnership with Wizards of the Coast and based on the upcoming video game from Archetype Entertainment, and as it prepares to release the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG based on Matt Dinniman’s smash hit LitRPG series of the same name.Fans should also look for an announcement very soon about a new franchise joining the Renegade RPG line-up.

It doesn’t matter if this is your first Gen Con, your last, or if you’re a veteran; there is something here for you. Lisa and I are well-seasoned veterans of not just Gen Con but many conventions, thanks to our volunteer and judging experience. I have been attending Gen Con since 2002, and Lisa hasn’t missed since 2018. Which has positioned us to be your travel advisors, well, not really, but we can certainly share a lot of information from packing to the return trip home that we have learned over the last twenty years.

One of the first things I would say you might want to look at is your budget. This is something I learned the hard way. I used to travel blindly (not just to Gen Con) with extra Magic the Gathering cards to pay for my way and hopefully not have any out of pocket expenses – that I didn’t have money for. I was foolish. I hope I can give you a lot of wisdom with this. I have learned to look at conventions the same way I was taught to look at survival – food, water, and shelter. If you take those three things to heart, your Gen Con experience will be much more enjoyable. Of the three, water and food are the two easiest to take care of, especially if you drive to the show as we do. Even if you are flying, you can pack enough snacks and protein that you can survive. Shelter is a big expense and could be difficult to obtain. With that said, I have never used the room draw, and we usually manage to stay out by the airport or within twenty minutes.

If you take water with you, it will help you save money and it will make you feel much better mentally and will help with those aches and pains. Dehydration is probably a gamer’s biggest demon; it sneaks up on you, fogs your brain, makes you ache, changes your blood flow, and much more. I try to drink 20 oz. or more of water every hour when I am as active as I am at a convention. The fact is, Gen Con is as much work as it is a vacation for me. It is often hot, I drink, and I am physically. All of which help set me up to be dehydrated. So please, pack yourself one water bottle or refill one at the water stations that are all over the convention center. This also saves you space – one water bottle over a case is a lot less to pack. Bonus Drip Drop hydration packets go a long way to keep you hydrated and alert

Food is a much bigger monster to tackle because there is so much to consider. It comes down to what you are interested in: food trucks, local restaurants, or cooking in the room. I will speak a lot more on food in the future, but we think that balance is a good thing. Lisa and I really try to maintain a budget when we travel. One of the best ways we do that is with what we eat. For us, the first thing we look for is a Hotel with breakfast, preferably a hot one. I can’t tell you how important this meal is for me at a convention. If I don’t eat a good breakfast, I get tired fast. We almost always complement our hotel breakfast with a protein shake. If you can’t get a hotel with breakfast, make sure you get a microwave. You can always hit a grocery store and cook your own eggs – just make sure you pack the needed utensils. If you’re staying downtown, there is a Whole Foods a couple of blocks from the Indiana Convention Center. After that, we pack our lunches – we almost never pay for our lunch. In most of our travels, we ate out of cans, usually tuna or salmon and canned vegetables, but we are evolving, and now we do prepare everything from meat and cheese boards to chicken pesto salads. It doesn’t stop there, we reward ourselves every night with dinner. We only eat out two times over our six days at Gen Con. On the other nights, I cook us a relaxing meal in the room. This year or hotel menu is going to include Mediterranean power bowls, black bean and and corn quesadillas, and a stir fry. I know those aren’t all easy to do in a microwave, and I am not only going to use a microwave this year. I got an induction burner for Father’s Day this year, and it’s a perfect hotel cooker. There are a million things you can cook in your room if you are responsible with your time, like chilis and stews. If any of you want tips or ideas for your hotel room meals – just ask. The only thing I didn’t touch on is snacks. We pack protein bars, Epic bars, a high-protein trail mix with nuts and dried fruit, and usually some pork rinds.

It doesn’t matter if you are walking to your hotel, driving, or getting a cab, it’s important that you learn the area. I highly suggest you get a local map of the downtown area. I don’t trust GPS in the city of Indiana. I can’t tell you how many appointments I missed because my GPS couldn’t find me. If you are walking, know how much time it takes to walk from A to b and plan for extra time just in case something goes wrong. If you are traveling at night, pay attention, and if possible, use the buddy system.

When packing, before you leave for Indy, consider your comfort. A good pair of shoes is a key to success. I buy fresh socks and underwear for every show I attend. I bring a rice pack and a heating pad. If you are flying and need a special pillow, then by all means bring it, these things make your mental health well healthy. Whenever I travel, I take two extra pairs of socks and underwear, a t shirt for everyday, at least one button down shirt, and one extra pair of pants. Beyond that, I bring along all of the standard hygiene stuff. Please, make sure you shower. You may not always be alone in the space that you call yours. Besides, I find that a nice shower to end the day is often relaxing. With that said, if you are worried about germs, I find the restrooms outside of the convention center to be less crowded and therefore more likely to have less germs.

Up to this point everything has been about what to pack, but once you arrive at Gen Con, I suggest you explore. Every year I arrive on Wednesday and walk my trail. That is, I take may schedule and walk it from each event, and interview that is on my schedule so I have an idea of where I need to be. This does two things for me: one, it allows me to take in some of the surroundings before I really start, for example, I may stumble across a tournament area that I was thinking was elsewhere. Two, it allows me to scout, take notes, and pictures of things I may want to do. In other words, explore, stop and listen to one of the performers, check out some miniature terrain, participate in paint and take, and parous Authors Alley. Gen Con is so big, and it is really easy to put the blinders on. I know from experience it is really easy to miss something I wish I had seen – I do it almost every year.

A trip to Gen Con wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Vendors Hall. Here is what every attendee should know. One, they no longer allow carts/dollies in the hall except for special needs. Two, use the map to scout your targets before the show and plan you entry points. If you come in the wrong door, it can add five or even ten minutes to your trip. Three, respect the space of others. I shouldn’t have to say this, but every year I see something happen, like cutting people off, or not paying attention, and knocking something out of a booth. Remember, everyone is there to have fun.

If you are going to try and see the entire exhibitors hall there are a few things that I think should never be over looked. Entrepreneurs Avenue is where the newest game companies can be found. And if you move through it on Sunday, you might just stumble across that crazy deal. While moving through and playing the demos, don’t forget about the coupon book – some really good deals. Keep in mind the hall is broken down into blocks like the family fun zone and the RPG aisle. If you play every demo and check out every booth, you can make the exhibitors hall a four-day trek.

I hope this brings some basic principles, like food, shelter, and water, to the forefront of not just your Gen Con travels but all of your travels. If I have given you ideas about food for your trips, I would love to hear about them. Again, if you want some ideas about lunches and/or hotel dinners, just reach out.

Matt Lemke

This is one of the best ways to plan for Gen Con!

The BGG Gen Con Preview is live!Coming to Gen Con? BGG creates a “Gen Con Preview” list of all the hot new releases. You can check out the full list here, or just the Allplay titles here.

Even if you aren’t going, the Preview is a great place to see what’s coming out so that you can add games to your wishlist from home. We have 21 New Games since last Gen Con, so go check it out!

As you browse, we’d love for you to give the Allplay games a thumbs up (by clicking the thumb to the left of each game’s image). This lets us know what you’re excited for and helps other gamers know what to look out for!See The Allplay TitlesSee The Full Gen Con PreviewComing To Gen Con: “It might well be one of the most exciting games you’ve ever played. It is superb. It is awesome.”
-Shut Up & Sit DownContainer – One of the greatest economic games of all time. Build factories, produce containers, set prices, negotiate with your rivals, and sail across the sea to trade. Obviously, buy low, sell high. But, can you make it happen?See The Gen Con Preview
“Every time you think you’ve seen what this box can do, it opens up your mind again.” – Lincoln Hoppe | The Game BardMountain Goats: Legacy – The goats are back! Roll and combine dice to race up the mountain. Get to the top to score, but don’t get knocked off! As your story progresses, you’ll unlock special ability and face tougher challenges. The mountain itself might even transform beneath your hooves.See The Gen Con Preview“It’s got a really satisfying puzzle. Every time I play this, the first thing I want to do after seeing my score is to try again and get a better score… but it never feels overbearing. It always retains that cozy vibe” – Ezeekat Enchanted Ivy– Our very first dedicated solo game! Expand your inn, place guests based on their preferences, and connect the magical ivy to have the perfect stay. See The Gen Con Preview“Absolutely fantastic game! Very simple concept with a real fun twist that always causes uproars and hysterics.”
– BGG User ItcantstormJibber Jabble – A cooperative, word-association party game. Players spells one letter each. The catch? They aren’t allowed to discuss what your clue they’re trying to spell. The first time you have a perfect clue in mind, but the person next to you says a letter you weren’t expecting at all… well, that’s Jibber Jabble.See The Gen Con Preview “Phantom Ink has gone down brilliantly every time I’ve played it, and it may even replace our other similar games… Teaching the game takes a matter of minutes and it plays well with a wide range of player counts and ages”
– PROFDECUBE, Zatu GamesPhantom Ink – Commune with your clue-givers to decipher a secret word before the other team! Answers from beyond the grave are public, but the questions are private. If you’re on the same wavelength as your spirit, stop the answer mid-spelling.See The Gen Con Preview Manipulate the meme market in real time in Stonk Market. Run the best television network in The Networks: Primetime. Frantically yell breakfast items at your teammates in French Toast.

You know that we always come to Gen Con with a truckload of new titles. We can’t wait for you to try them!See The Gen Con PreviewLet’s all play.

The monsters keep getting bigger, and we’re running out of time…
Soothwardens by Navaar Seik-Jackson is in its final 48 hours on BackerKit! Back now You are receiving this email because you signed up, made a purchase, or have been part of a crowdfunding fulfillment campaign. What is Soothwardens? Navaar Seik-Jackson brings his renowned love of larger-than-life fights and his fascination with the unique connections that bind both communities and individuals together to Soothwardens: 200+ pages of rich, vibrant non-Eurocentric fantasy worldbuilding and deep-layered mechanics around tracking, learning about, and battling the mysterious colossal monsters who keep forcing their way into the realm. 
Protect against colossal monsters In Soothwardens, you play as one of the many gifted protectors of reality. Traversing Nyobekeer, a world split apart and reshaped into a ring-like continent by mages long past, you will encounter the many peoples and creatures of the land. Like you, monsters on a separate plane of existence roam, looking for cracks in reality to break through. When these Breakers find their way in, it is your job to hunt them down alongside your partner. Together you will protect, together you will fight, because what you do cannot be done alone. 
Rely on skill, connections, and resources, not luck
Soothwardens is a Luckless game, meaning there are no dice, no cards, and no random outcomes. Using two resource tracks, you will investigate, hunt, and fight Breakers. Throughout every aspect of play, Wardens will also deal with the Link to their partner(s), explore the world, and help communities along the way.  Explore the strange magic connecting you to each other and the realmWardens operate through an intense and intimate magick called a Link. This connection allows for two things that a Warden needs. One: it is a tether to reality, allowing them to return safely while fighting in the Break. Two: it allows the Linked Wardens to sense how the other is faring in their fight. They feel their pain, they sense their emotions, and they use this Link to heal and care for each other. Wardens are each other’s spear and shield. A confidant for the words they’ll never say. A union, and one no Warden would wish to have ripped from them in the midst of a fight against the Breakers.
Brought to life with a powerhouse teamAdditional story writing by award-winning horror and TTRPG creator Josephine Kim. The bold and colorful afrofantasy art of Barbados-based illustrator Joshua Clarke. The evocative set design inspired the architecture and textile renderings of LA illustrator Zakiya Goggins. 
 

PLEDGING OPEN: GURPS Ring of Fire Steve Jackson Games
Pledging has begun for a new GURPS book on BackerKit

AUSTIN, TX 6/10/2026 – The year is 2000, and the residents of the quaint and quiet town of
Grantville, West Virginia, are in for the surprise of their lives. On what they assumed would be a
normal day, the town was suddenly surrounded by a mysterious, otherworldly ring of fire that
transported everyone to 1630s Germany and the Thirty Years’ War. The residents survived –
and changed the world.
GURPS Ring of Fire, created with Baen Books, is based on the collaborative Ring of Fire
series initially penned by Eric Flint. The largest alt-history setting ever created, it encompasses
hundreds of books, anthologies, and magazines. GURPS Ring of Fire draws on these sources
to create a thrilling TTRPG experience featuring contributions from a number of writers of the
series – Griffin Barber, Charles E. Gannon, Walter H. Hunt, and Robert E. Waters. William H.
Stoddard, a fan-favorite award-winning GURPS author, edited and adapted the Ring of Fire
series to be compatible with GURPS Fourth Edition, while Larry Elmore created the cover art.
The timeline runs from 1632-1637 and includes descriptions for nine famous organizations and
dozens of notable individuals. Character-creation rules will help players to explore this new
frontier of unlimited possibilities. A system is in place for reinventing or copying uptime gear, and
players will find notes on weapons, vehicles, and key equipment. The book is visually enhanced
with maps of important regions, not only in Grantville, but also beyond.
The BackerKit campaign for GURPS Ring of Fire is now open for pledging. GURPS Ring of
Fire requires GURPS Basic Set to play, and players who do not have a copy or wish to upgrade
can secure their copy of the upcoming GURPS Basic Set, Fourth Edition Revised book in the
campaign, but it will also be available late this summer on Warehouse 23.
About Steve Jackson Games: Based in Austin, Texas, Steve Jackson Games has published
games, game books, and magazines since 1980. Its catalog of hits includes Munchkin, Zombie
Dice, Car Wars, the GURPS roleplaying system, Ogre, Illuminati, and more. Munchkin, Ogre,
and Illuminati also have digital versions on Steam and other platforms, bringing tabletop
classics to a new generation of fans. In 2025, SJ Games welcomed Possum Creek as an
imprint. Possum Creek has created the award-winning Wanderhome, Yazeba’s Bed &
Breakfast, and the upcoming Seven-Part Pact.