News – Magpie Games

Nov 23, 2025

Black Friday 2025!

by Magpie Games

Magpie Games’ Black Friday sale runs November 25–December 1, with early access available on November 24 for those who join the mailing list. Shoppers can enjoy major discounts up to 80% off and receive a free Root RPG quickstart booklet with any physical purchase.

Oct 09, 2025

Algiers & Angels—Supporting Gaza

by Magpie Games

In order to support efforts toward an end to the genocide in Gaza, Magpie Games will donate an amount equal to 10% of the total funds raised for Urban Shadows: Algiers & Angels to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).

Aug 20, 2025

Avast, Me Hearties: Rapscallion is Now Available for Purchase!

by Magpie Games

Sail the Weird Sea with Rapscallion- now available to purchase!

Jul 31, 2025

Magpie Games Announces Upcoming Games Slate, including Temeraire RPG & Second Edition of Masks!

by Magpie Games

Coming soon: three card-based horror RPGs, Masks 2e, and Temeraire: the RPG!

May 08, 2025

Voyage of the Unity: A Premium Avatar Legends Campaign Experience

by Magpie Games

Voyage of the Unity, our collaboration with Beadle & Grimms, is launching May 20th!

Apr 23, 2025

Spring Fling 2025

by Magpie Games

25% Off Select Games (including Urban Shadows) Through April 30

Mar 10, 2025

Last Chance to Back Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter!

by Magpie Games

Last chance to back Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter before the campaign ends March 13th!

Feb 11, 2025

Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game is Live on Kickstarter!

by Magpie Games

Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game is now LIVE on Kickstarter until March 13th, 2025!

Feb 04, 2025

Magpie Games Sets Date for Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game Kickstarter—Feb 11th, 2025

by Magpie Games

The Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game Kickstarter will go live on February 11, 2025 at 10am Eastern.

Dec 05, 2024

Holiday Update

by Magpie Games

Check here for holiday shipping deadlines and Magpie Games' holiday break dates.

Nov 25, 2024

November Holiday Sale - BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY

by Magpie Games

DEEP DISCOUNTS*November 25th, 12 AM ET - December 1st, 11:59 PM ET For the final week of our Black Friday/Cyber Monday month, we're offering storewide savings of up to 80% off select products. This is your last chance to take...

Nov 18, 2024

November Holiday Sale - Week 3

by Magpie Games

NEW Exclusive Bundles and 10% off Existing Bundles*November 18th, 12 AM ET - November 24th, 11:59 PM ET Coming up next is our third week-long sale of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday month: NEW exclusive bundles and 10% off existing bundles!...

Nov 11, 2024

November Holiday Sales - Week 2

by Magpie Games

40% off Supplements and Expansions*November 11th, 12 AM ET - November 17th, 11:59 PM ET Our second week-long sale of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday month: get 40% off select supplements and expansions! Expand your gaming experience with new adventures, character...

Nov 04, 2024

November Holiday Sales - Week 1

by Magpie Games

Check out our amazing November deals! This week - 50% off dice and accessories + special month-long savings.

Aug 26, 2024

Website Refresh

by Magpie Games

We've updated our website! Enjoy a fresh new look and seamless shopping experience.

Jul 29, 2024

Magpie Games at Gen Con: Check out the Nest!

by Kate Bullock

An exciting new addition to Gen Con - introducing The Nest, a one-stop shop for everything Magpie.

Mar 23, 2024

Humble RPG Bundle: Best of Magpie Games - Redemption Instructions

by Magpie Games

We've partnered with Humble Bundle! Check out the Best of Magpie Games bundle.

Feb 22, 2024

Flash Sale: Avatar Legends Starter Set Is 40% Off Today!

by Christopher Samson

Get the Avatar Legends Starter Set at 40% Off! Today Only! Hello Team Avatar!Are you ready to master the Four Elements and bring the Avatarverse to your table? Now is your chance—the Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game Starter Set is...

Feb 20, 2024

Join the Corvid Collective!

by Kate Bullock

Become a fellow corvid and join the flock, an amazing group of community GMs running Magpie Games games at conventions, community events, and FLGS! Connect with your fellow games enthusiasts, get access to support, and amazing rewards for doing what you love:...

Jan 30, 2024

Uncle Iroh's Adventure Guide Coming Soon!

by Kate Bullock

Magpie Games will release Uncle Iroh’s Adventure Guide in September 2024 – a collection of adventures and custom mechanics focused on Jasmine Island, the legendary home of a special type of jasmine tea beloved by Uncle Iroh from Nickelodeon’s Avatar:...

Jan 17, 2024

5 TTRPG Gamer Goals for 2024!

by Kate Bullock

Happy New Year, gamers! We’re excited to be back in the office at Magpie Games HQ and have been plotting our 2024 goals! While ours are focused on making games, we have been pondering what we want to do as...

Dec 06, 2023

Bringing Scenes to Life: The Drill

by Kate Bullock

(On Netflix, the scene starts at around 29:50 in “The Secret of the Fire Nation,” the combined two-parter that includes the aired episodes “The Serpent’s Pass” and “The Drill.” The scene in question occurs in S2 E13 of the aired...

Dec 04, 2023

5 Games to Play this Holiday Season

by Kate Bullock

The winter holidays are fast approaching! I don't know about you, but they seem to me like a great opportunity to try a cool tabletop RPG with your friends and loved ones! Here are five game recommendations (and some adventure...

Dec 01, 2023

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

by Magpie Games

Happy holidays, gamers! With the winter holidays right around the corner, here are our recommended order-by deadlines to receive your game before December 24, 2023*. Region Order By Domestic (US Only) 12/12/23 Canada 12/12/23 Europe 12/4/23 Australia/New Zealand 12/4/23 Thank...

Nov 15, 2023

5 Great Hooks for Starting Your Rapscallion Game

by Kate Bullock

Rapscallion is a daring pirate fantasy game filled with swashbuckling and frightening sea magic that takes the players and GM on a wild ride through the World of Law and the vast Great Sea. For some GMs—especially new ones to...

Nov 01, 2023

Bringing Scenes to Life: The Car Chase

by Kate Bullock

In Legend of Korra, Season 4, Episode 7, Mako, Korra, and Asami reunite in a restaurant after years apart…and Mako brings Prince Wu, whom he is supposed to be protecting. During the reunion, Korra confesses that she wrote letters to...

Oct 18, 2023

5 Tips for Horror GMing

by Kate Bullock

Hello future Scare Masters! If you want to learn how to terrify your friends, horrify your peers, and give cold shivers to the casual acquaintances that you sometimes play TTRPGs with then I have some wonderful news for you, check the title reader, this article is going to help you do all of those things and more.

Sep 20, 2023

GM Tips: Fending Off Burnout

by Kate Bullock

Hello Game Masters, Facilitators, and Storytellers! Running games for friends and strangers is a creatively and socially rewarding experience. There are few experiences I enjoy more than setting up a truly magical moment for my players. That said, running a...

Aug 30, 2023

Avatar Legends: The RPG Is 20% Off This Week! Get Ready to Glow It Up!

by Christopher Samson

All Avatar Legends: The RPG products are 20% off, and we're offering a special promotion for exclusive dice on domestic orders $100 or more!

Jul 31, 2023

Avatar Legends: The RPG - An Urgent Request Available Today!

by Christopher Samson

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is the officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of the critically acclaimed series’ Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game was made possible through the...

Jul 12, 2023

Defiant RPG Now Available!

by Kate Bullock

We are excited to announce that Defiant is now available! Defiant RPG is an urban fantasy game about the mighty, modern-day supernaturals who rebelled against their destiny and, instead of destroying the world, decided to protect it. By enforcing a demanding...

Jul 12, 2023

Love Letters in Urban Shadows

by Kate Bullock

Urban Shadows weaves a complicated, nuanced tale of factions, circles, communities, and their conflicts. Each archetype is deeply connected to those around them. Naturally, Urban Shadows thrives in campaign play where these relationships and conflicts grow and change. In a...

Jun 08, 2023

Five Tips for Running Great Combat in Avatar Legends

by Kate Bullock

As a game about martial artist heroes, action scenes—especially those that involve fights of some kind—are a key component of the narrative of Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game (AL). Its unique combat system can present unique challenges for first time...

May 03, 2023

5 Tips for New PbtA GMS!

by Kate Bullock

Hello GMs! Are you eager to run your first Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA) game, but aren’t sure where to start? Are you an experienced game master for traditional games —like the ones with dragons—but looking to try something new?...

Apr 12, 2023

Avatar Legends: The RPG Starter Set Available Internationally!

by Christopher Samson

Magpie Games is excited to announce that the Avatar Legends RPG Starter Set is now available for international customers! The Starter Set is an one-in-all box set to provide everything you and your friends need to embark on adventures throughout...

Mar 29, 2023

Five Dramatic Tips For Your First Game of Pasión de las Pasiones

by Christopher Samson

Magpie Games' CPP GM Kristina provides a list of tips and tools to bring more drama to the table when playing Pasión de las Pasiones!

Mar 09, 2023

A New & Free Rapscallion Quickstart Is Available Now!

by Christopher Samson

Ahoy!!! Have you longed to assemble a crew of rebellious scallywags and find adventure on the Great Sea?Are you willing to brave the vast oceans, witnessing the strange and the weird in equal measure while evading the long reach of...

Feb 14, 2023

An Interview with Brandon Leon-Gambetta - Designer of Pasión de las Pasiones

by Christopher Samson

¡Feliz Día de San Valentín, mi corazón! Are you ready for life-changing passion? For broken hearts and stolen moments? For scandalous reveals and scintillating drama?Pasión de las Pasiones is now available! We are excited to announce that this incredible game by...

Jan 24, 2023

5 Tips for GMing Avatar Legends: the RPG

by Christopher Samson

Hello, GMs! Are you excited to run your first game of Avatar Legends but you’re not sure where to start? Have you run a game already and want to make your next session sing?This article is for you!Avatar Legends has some...

Jan 12, 2023

Pasión de las Pasiones Preorder Begins Today!

by Christopher Samson

Pasión de las Pasiones preorders begin on January 10th, 2023!

Dec 15, 2021

Root: The RPG Now Available via PDF/Preorder!

by Magpie Games

The time has come to join the Woodland War! Root: The Roleplaying Game is now available via PDF and Preorder! Go to DriveThruRPG to download your PDF, or preorder your physical copy from our webstore today.

Apr 13, 2021

Celebrating 10 Years!

by Valerie Vallejos

We’re excited to announce a bunch of fun 10th anniversary events, sales, and games!

Mar 02, 2021

New RPG Set in World of Avatar: TLA & TLoK

by Magpie Games

Magpie Games has secured a multi-year licensing agreement with ViacomCBS Consumer Products to produce a tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Nickelodeon’s animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.

Feb 23, 2021

New Magpie: Liz Chaipraditkul

by Valerie Vallejos

We’re excited to welcome another member to the Magpie team: Liz Chaipraditkul

Nov 24, 2020

Magpie Games Holiday Shipping

by Valerie Vallejos

Magpie Games black friday and holiday shipping details.

Nov 23, 2020

Urban Shadows 2E Kickstarter Wrap-up

by Valerie Vallejos

The Urban Shadows 2E Kickstarter was a huge success from the start! It was completely funded in mintues!

Nov 23, 2020

Magpie Games Black Friday Sale

by Valerie Vallejos

Magpie Games host huge Black Friday Sale with new releases and new products!

Nov 23, 2020

The Scoop on Sharang

by Valerie Vallejos

We catch up with Sharang to get his perspective on the CPP & learn about his life outside of Magpie Games!

Oct 30, 2020

Urban Shadows 2E Funded in 12 Minutes!

by Valerie Vallejos

Urban Shadows 2E went live on Kickstarter yesterday (Oct 27, 2020) and was fully funned in minutes!

Oct 27, 2020

Outgrowing the Nest

by Valerie Vallejos

We’ve outgrown The Nest and it's time we move towards spaces that are a better fit for our needs!

Oct 12, 2020

Happy Holidays from all of us at Magpie Games!

by Valerie Vallejos

We’re wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season, from the whole Magpie family.

Sep 24, 2020

Looking In On Landon

by Valerie Vallejos

We're catching up with our veteran GM Landon Cornell to see what's been going on in their neck of the woods!

Sep 22, 2020

New Magpies: Kate Bullock & Valerie Vallejos

by Valerie Vallejos

We're proud to announce two new Magpie's to our team.

Aug 25, 2020

Curated Play September Drawing

by Valerie Vallejos

Mark Diaz Truman, one of the co-creators of Urban Shadows, will be hosting our first ever test play campaign.

Aug 19, 2020

Bee Prepared

by Valerie Vallejos

Bee Zelda tells all about Curated Play Program and what they have been up to!

Aug 18, 2020

Magpie at UK Games Expo (UKGE)

by Valerie Vallejos

Another convention online during 2020, but we refuse to miss out on the fun!

Jul 24, 2020

Magpie Games at GenCon 2020

by Valerie Vallejos

We’ve got all you need to know about everything Magpie Games is hosting at GenCon 2020.

Jul 21, 2020

What Simon Says About Curated Play

by Valerie Vallejos

Simon Moody has been a storyteller for years. Hear what he has to say about our Curated Play Program!

Apr 20, 2020

NEW: Magpie Games Curated Play Program

by Valerie Vallejos

Magpie Games Curated Play Program, gives players a chance to play online and led by our gamemasters.

Nov 26, 2019

2019 Holiday Sales!

by Sam Saltiel

Starting with Black Friday and followed by Cyber Week specials plus special holiday BOGO, these are the best sales of 2019!

Nov 18, 2019

Our Week of Adventures

by Magpie Games

See what Magpie Games has been up to while on the road!

Nov 12, 2019

Post-PAX & Vacation Time!

by Sam Saltiel

How PAX Unplugged was amazing, and we're looking forward to next year!

Nov 07, 2019

Magpie Games: Gen Con 2019

by Magpie Games

Everything you need to find us and more at the biggest convention of the year!

Nov 07, 2019

Magpie Games at Gen Con

by Magpie Games

Since 2018, we fought the undead, saw aliens crash landing on Earth, and sailed the stormy seas. Now we’re getting geared up for an even more thrilling adventure: Gen Con 2019! This year we’re back and bigger than ever, with...

Oct 07, 2019

Welcoming Newest Magpie, Sam Saltiel!

by Magpie Games

Magpie Games has a new Director of Marketing and Sales, Sarah "Sam" Saltiel!

Oct 07, 2019

Magpie Games Announces New Director of Marketing and Sales: Sam Saltiel

by Magpie Games

We’re thrilled to announce a new Magpie is joining the team at Magpie Games HQ here in Albuquerque, NM. Sarah "Sam" Saltiel is a writer, artist, and game designer who recently graduated from the University of Chicago. Her art focuses...

Sep 16, 2019

Calling All Game Masters!

by Sam Saltiel

Get all the info for running Magpie Games at PAX Unplugged 2019!

Aug 22, 2019

Return from Gen Con 2019

by Magpie Games

This year at Gen Con was our biggest yet, and you can read about it here!

Jul 31, 2019

Gen Con 2019 Raffle

by Sam Saltiel

Figure out how you could win a Magpie Game of your choice by posting a selfie on social media!

Jul 31, 2019

Gen Con 2019 Social Media Raffle

by Sam Saltiel

Going to Gen Con 2019? You could win your choice of a Magpie Games product by posting about Magpie Games on social media! Just tag us in a post on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the hashtag #LoveMagpieGames, and you’ll...

Jul 16, 2019

We've been nomiated! Vote for Us in 2019!

by Sam Saltiel

Magpie Games has been nominated for ENnie & Indie Groundbreaker Awards, for our work on Bluebeard’s Bride!

Mar 08, 2019

All Gen Con 2019 Announcements

by Sam Saltiel

Check here for links to all of the announcements made at this year's Sneak Peek panel!

Feb 08, 2019

Gen Con Announcement: Urban Shadows Second Edition

by Sam Saltiel

To heighten the drama and darkness inside Urban Shadows, new playbooks and game tweaks are in the works!

Jan 08, 2019

New at Gen Con 2019!

by Sam Saltiel

Learn where to find our spaces at the convention center, plus a few new products we're bringing with us!

Jan 06, 2019

Trip to the Printer!

by Marissa Kelly

This May, Mark and I took a trip to the printer where our tabletop RPGs come to life! We have been working with Taylor Specialty Books for a long time and this was an exciting opportunity to see how it...

Dec 07, 2018

Urban Shadows: Los Cazados now on DriveThruRPG

by Magpie Games

Los Cazados is a 5 page, stand alone minigame set in the world of Urban Shadows is now on DriveThruRPG!

Dec 04, 2018

The Dragon is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

Urban Shadows, The Dragon is a limited edition playbook for Urban Shadows.

Nov 04, 2018

The Adventure Zone: Dust!

by Magpie Games

The Adventure Zone ran a whole arc based on Urban Shadows, and it was amazing! The Adventure Zone is an awesome and joyful RPG podcast featuring the inestimable McElroys—specifically, Clint, Griffin, Justin, and Travis. They played a long, long campaign...

Oct 26, 2018

Leder Games Awards Root Roleplaying Game License to Magpie Games

by Mark Truman

Root RPG Kickstarter scheduled for mid-2019, followed by full retail release in early 2020 Magpie Games has reached a multi-year licensing agreement with Leder Games to produce a tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Root: A Game of...

Aug 16, 2018

The Book of Lore is now in splendid print!

by Magpie Games

The Book of Lore is a fiction supplement for Bluebeard’s Bride, is now available in print!

Jul 31, 2018

New Magpies: Sarah Saltiel & Miguel Angel Espinoza

by Sarah Doombringer

In the midst of working on Masks: A New Generation, Bluebeard’s Bride, Epyllion, Urban Shadows, Cartel, Zombie World, and more...we here at Magpie HQ have had the honor and the privilege to welcome two new members onto our team for...

Jul 27, 2018

New at Gencon

by Magpie Games

With Gen Con right around the corner, we wanted to tell you about all the things that we’ve been doing in the past year. We’ve been busy and have a bunch of new products that we’re so excited to share...

Jul 23, 2018

Games at GenCon 2018

by Magpie Games

The day is drawing near! We are so excited to all of you at Gen Con in August. We’ve been busy getting ready for all of the things that we have to share with you and so we have a...

May 18, 2018

The Immortal is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

The Immortal is a limited edition playbook for Urban Shadows, an urban fantasy tabletop roleplaying game

Mar 21, 2018

The Rebellion of Nakia Alights!

by Magpie Games

And our last Black Panther playbook for Masks arrives! Here comes one of the best fighters in Wakanda! Check out our post with T'Challa, our post with Shuri, and our post with Okoye for the first three playbooks in this...

Mar 17, 2018

The Trials of Okoye Commence!

by Magpie Games

A third Masks - Black Panther playbook, vaulting your way, spear in hand, badass stare primed and ready! Check out our post with T'Challa and our post with Shuri for the first two playbooks in this series! Like those, this...

Mar 16, 2018

GenCon 2018 Game Room

by Magpie Games

Gen Con approaches, and we at Magpie Games are putting together our most ambitious game room yet—and we want you to be a part of it! If you’ll be at Gen Con 2018 and want to run some games of...

Feb 15, 2018

Happy Valentine’s Day & Black Panther Premiere!

by Magpie Games

While some of us haven’t been able to see Black Panther yet, all of Magpie has been looking forward to it! There also aren’t a lot of traditional romantics on staff (just Brendan), but put love with superheroes and something’s...

Jan 03, 2018

The Reign of Shuri Begins!

by Magpie Games

So, now that the whole world has seen Black Panther (right? right?) and we're all still basking in the glow of the movie's awesomeness and success, it's time to reveal our next Masks - Black Panther playbook! Just like our...

Dec 14, 2017

Happy Holidays from Magpie Games!

by Magpie Games

The holidays are a comin’, and we’re getting ready to hibernate in our magpie ice caverns before the terrible yellow-breasted grackle comes hunting for us. (We have at best a tenuous grasp on actual ecology concerning magpies.) But before we...

Game with the Magpies at Gen Con 50! 2017

Dec 08, 2017

Play Games With the Magpies at Gen Con 50!

by Magpie Games

It’s a big year for Gen Con, and a big year for Magpie Games as well! For the first time all of our games will be consolidated in one room, and we’ll have hosts to direct you to your games...

Dec 07, 2017

Tell Amazing Stories and Get Free Stuff!

by Magpie Games

We still have a few GM slots for GenCon, and we’d love to see you there! If you’ll be at GenCon and would be able to run some games of Bluebeard’s Bride, Dungeon World, Epyllion, Masks, Undying, or Urban Shadows,...

Nov 22, 2017

Metatopia 2017 Recap

by Magpie Games

Brendan went to Metatopia on November 3rd and had all his games ripped to shreds by the merciless hordes had a great time! He brought three games, participated in two panels, played in a few other games, and had all...

Oct 19, 2017

RinCon 2017 Recap

by Magpie Games

Mark and Brendan went out to RinCon 2017 between September 29 and October 1, and they had an awesome experience meeting people, playing games, and fighting gazebos! RinCon is in Tucson, Arizona, and features a combination of board games and...

Halcyon City Herald Collection Masks: A New Generation 2017

Sep 29, 2017

Halcyon City Herald Collection now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

I’d be nothing without them. They’re my partner, my sibling, my friend, my rival, my other half. Our powers are tied together, and so are we, through and through. We’ve known each other forever, and I can’t imagine life without...

Sep 08, 2017

New at Gen Con 50!

by Magpie Games

We’re thrilled to have the following games available for the first time at Gen Con 50! You may have played them, perused the PDFs, or paged through your friend’s copy, but now you can pick up your own! Find us...

Sep 06, 2017

Magpies Landing At Origins Game Fair

by Magpie Games

The Magpie crew will be at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio from June 14th to 18th, and we hope to see you there! Make sure to stop by the IGDN booth to say hi to Marissa (as well as...

Aug 30, 2017

Gen Con 50 Highlights

by Magpie Games

We’re back and (mostly) recovered from Gen Con 50, and what a time was had! From the ENnies to the Indie Groundbreakers to the Magpie Game Room to the Booth to everything else that was Gen Con, it was overall...

Jul 19, 2017

Dragons & teen superheroes at the ENnies!

by Sarah Doombringer

Epyllion & Masks: A New Generation up for an ENnie! The ENnie nominations are up, and Epyllion: A Dragon Epic and Masks: A New Generation are in the running for Best Family Game. Please also remember Magpie Games in the...

Jul 07, 2017

Which Hero Are You?

by Magpie Games

We saw Spider-Man: Homecoming, and loved it! We were wondering though, do you think Spider-Man is a Janus...or a Protégé? Wake up. Breakfast. School. Work. Homework. Sleep. Repeat. It burns me up, being stuck in this life, unable to make...

Jun 20, 2017

Where do Gamemasters Get Their Fun?

by Brendan Conway

Every single RPG with a GM has a motivation to run the game, an agenda, for the GM. Most of those games would be better if they stated that agenda explicitly. Because beyond telling the GM what to aim for,...

Apr 05, 2017

May the 4th Be With You

by Magpie Games

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… The galaxy is under threat from a terrible menace. A shadowy empire, led by a dark lord, is bent on subjugating the free peoples of countless worlds to a new...

Jan 19, 2017

A Look Back at 2016

by Magpie Games

As we advance steadily into 2017, we wanted to do a quick look back over some of the best parts of 2016, and look ahead to what they could mean for us moving forward! The Magpie Nest Grew Over the...

Jan 09, 2017

Masks Won Silver in Best Family Game!

by Magpie Games

I didn't have to do this. I could probably have had a safe, decent, simple life. It'd have been nice, but...come on. Come ON. SUPERPOWERS! ALIENS! WIZARDS! TIME TRAVEL! SOMETIMES ALL OF THEM AT ONCE! Sure, I'm out of my...

Nov 02, 2016

Fight, Party, and Save the World with Brendan!

by Sarah Doombringer

Brendan Conway will be at Dreamation 2016, running both his game Masks as well as Wicked Fate. Dreamation runs from Thursday, February 18th through Sunday, February 21st in Morristown, New Jersey, and you will have FIVE chances to play with...

Oct 06, 2016

2016 Origins Roundup

by Marissa Kelly

Hey Origins Attendees! Magpie Games is excited to support Games on Demand at Origins 2016. We've got a whole bunch of new stuff to show off, as well as opportunities to play Urban Shadows, Epyllion, and Masks! Here are a...

Oct 03, 2016

Podcast and Video Roundup

by Sarah Doombringer

Although all of us here at Magpie Games keep ourselves pretty busy writing, designing, and publishing games, sometimes we get the chance to talk about them as well! Several of us here have been on podcasts and YouTube videos to...

Sep 12, 2016

Games of 2016: Pandemic Legacy

by Brendan Conway

It’s the end of the year! And that means it’s time to talk about end of year assessments of the most important piece of culture: GAMES! I might come back to this, so I’m not going to cap myself at...

Aug 26, 2016

Gen Con Highlights

by Brendan Conway

It’s been a bit since GenCon closed off, and we want to cap off how grateful we are for such an awesome convention! Thank you to everyone who came by to the IGDN booth and said hi! Here are some...

Aug 07, 2016

Con Report! - Origins

by Brendan Conway

It’s been two weeks since Origins Magpie had a whirlwind of a time, and we wanted to look back on some of the awesome games and events we’ve had! We had a blast running a smorgasbord of games! We had...

Jul 31, 2016

Two Minutes Hate: FAQ

by Mark Truman

Since posting “Two Minutes Hate,” I’ve received dozens of emails, read hundreds of comments, and spent 20+ hours talking on phone/Skype with people from multiple communities. After those conversations, I feel I need to both make some apologies and clarify...

Jul 26, 2016

Two Minutes Hate

by Mark Truman

UPDATE: I wrote this post in 2016. In the wake of information that has since come to light, including Mandy Morbid’s post <LINK>, it has become apparent to me that I was wrong. I’m leaving the post up so that...

May 13, 2016

Enjoyment vs Experience: The Dark Souls Dilemma

by Brendan Conway

Dark Souls 3 came out recently, spurring much writing on it and the Dark Souls series. In particular, this pair of articles, one from Adam Smith of Rock Paper Shotgun, one from Rob Fearon on his blog We Make The...

Picking the Right GM Move in PbtA Part 2

Mar 31, 2016

Picking the Right GM Move in PbtA: Part Two

by Brendan Conway

You can read part 1 here. Navigating the Territory In the first post of this series, I talked a lot about harder moves and softer moves, how to make them, and what those terms mean. I argued that any move...

Mar 17, 2016

Picking the Right GM Move in PbtA: Part One

by Brendan Conway

In the Powered by the Apocalypse community, we’ve gotten used to a few pieces of terminology we use regularly—in particular, we talk a lot about soft and hard moves. Steve Segedy of Bully Pulpit Games wrote a post all about...

Mar 03, 2016

Tabletop Mashup: XCOM 2

by Brendan Conway

In this series of posts, Brendan will tackle games outside of the tabletop RPG realm, dissecting them for any useful tidbits to apply to tabletop RPG design. XCOM 2: a game of soldiers, aliens, bad calls, upsetting mistakes, a really...

Feb 26, 2016

Your Next AW NPC is going to be awesome

by Sarah Doombringer

Vincent Baker gives some excellent advice about making Non Player Characters in the Principles section of Apocalypse World: “Name everyone, make everyone human”. He instructs you to give them straightforward, sensible self-interests to help drive the fiction, so your players...

Feb 18, 2016

Art Director: Process Outline

by Marissa Kelly

In this piece I will outline a very basic structure of what an art director responsibilities are in the tabletop RPG scene. I thought I would take some time to explain what it is that I do, so others can...

Feb 08, 2016

GenCon Round-up

by Brendan Conway

GenCon is this week, and we’ll be there running games and standing in the IGDN booth in the exhibition hall. We’re all excited to be there! We’re bringing a bunch of the awesome books we’ve made, including Urban Shadows, all...

Jul 30, 2015

The Cartel Ashcan Arrives At GenCon!

by Brendan Conway

¡Hola, amigos! Magpie Games is proud to announce the release of Cartel: Ashcan Edition at GenCon 2015. This 48-page rulebook contains everything you need to run sessions of Cartel, including setting information, playbooks, and MC advice! If you're at GenCon,...

Oct 13, 2014

GameTech: Win Conditions

by Brendan Conway

I want to talk about winning, win conditions, and whether RPGs can accommodate them. And perhaps more importantly, whether RPGs should incorporate win conditions. The idea of "winning" and "win conditions" came up in my work on a Fate Codex...

Sep 09, 2014

The Sentinels of the Stars: Jason Penn, Spaceprince

by Brendan Conway

Atomic Badger. Quirt. Annihilator Arcryx. Kagápe. And now, the final Sentinel of the Stars. Their de facto leader. Maybe. Kinda. Human. Master-ish space adventurer. I give you Jason Penn, Spaceprince. Jason Penn – Spaceprince Jason Penn is an earth kid,...

Aug 09, 2014

The Sentinels of the Stars: Kagápe

by Brendan Conway

We've had a cybernetic badger with huge guns; a water elemental with a heart of gold; and a psychotic axe-wielding "alien." Next up in my Atomic Robo RPG versions of the Guardians of the Galaxy is our fourth Sentinel of...

Jul 31, 2014

GameTech: Push Your Luck

by Brendan Conway

For this series of articles, I'm interested in actively trying to repurpose ideas from other kinds of games into RPGs in the hopes of discovering some new and interesting mechanics. It doesn't mean something good will come from it, or...

Jul 23, 2014

Brendan Conway Joins Magpie Games as Assistant Developer

by Mark Truman

We are very excited to announce that we have a new member of the Magpie Games team! Brendan Conway, long-time Magpie Games contributor and collaborator, has accepted a position as Assistant Developer! We've had a lot of exciting success lately...

Apr 09, 2014

The Sentinels of the Stars: Annihilator Arcryx

by Brendan Conway

Continuing my Atomic Robo RPG versions of the Guardians of the Galaxy! Our third Sentinel of the Stars after Atomic Badger and Quirt is our murderous good friend: Annihilator Arcryx. Annihilator Arcryx Annihilator Arcryx is a bit of an odd...

Mar 09, 2014

The Sentinels of the Stars: Quirt

by Brendan Conway

Continuing the Sentinels of the Stars, my Atomic Robo RPG versions of the Guardians of the Galaxy, from Atomic Badger, here's our next Sentinel: Badger's best friend, Quirt. Quirt Quirt is one of the strangest of the Sentinels, and that's...

Feb 09, 2014

The Sentinels of the Stars: Atomic Badger

by Brendan Conway

In honor of a movie that came out this summer that I really really loved, I decided to make a few Atomic Robo characters inspired by the protagonists. So, without further ado, I give you -- The Sentinels of the...

Dec 20, 2013

Superheroes - TPTT

by Marissa Kelly

An Alternate Script for The Play's The Thing, by Brian Engard, has just been released! It's time to put on the mask and imagine yourself changing the life of your city. This script also has a new character type: the...

Dec 07, 2013

Our Last Best Hope Expansion

by Marissa Kelly

The Expansion Book is now Available! Hello folks! After much hard work and sustained effort, the Our Last Best Hope Expansion Book has been released to backers via DriveThruRPG.com and the books have been shipped out! We're really proud of...

Jun 08, 2013

GenCon 2013 Booth #571

by Marissa Kelly

Come Visit us at booth #571! GENCON 2013 is almost here and Magpie Games will be at the Indie Game Developer Network's booth again this year! August 15th - 18th Demos & sales at Booth #571 Play our games at...

Apr 01, 2013

We Are Dust Proof Has Arrived

by Marissa Kelly

Hey folks! The We Are Dust proof is here. And it looks awesome. I got a chance to curl up with it last night (I'm a sucker for physical non-digital reading!) and I'm so excited by how it all came...

Mar 14, 2013

Eternity Condensed Ruleset Released

by Mark Truman

Try Eternity for yourself! So... I've put this off long enough. I've been working on my epic, long-form, GM-less roleplaying game since early 2011, and it's time for me to finally put something out there. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give...

Mar 09, 2013

GenCon 2013 was Great!

by Marissa Kelly

Thanks for all of your support this GenCon! We joined forces with the IGDN again, this year, and we did better than ever! Marissa worked the booth while Mark and Derrick ran games all weekend. This year we had the...

Feb 27, 2013

Kristacon Pitches: Alternate Systems

by Mark Truman

This past weekend, I went to Dreamation 2013 and helped to run Kristacon, a long-form convention gaming experience using the Marvel Heroic System. Brennan Taylor also ran a Bulldogs event as well using the same kind of ideas, so we...

Jan 31, 2013

We are Dust is out to Kickstarter Backers

by Marissa Kelly

It's official: all of the short story anthologies have shipped. Given that we are a bit behind on getting the Expansion book out to folks, we went ahead and shipped copies of We Are Dust to all backers at the...

Jan 25, 2013

Timeworks Training Manual Excerpt

by Mark Truman

Hey folks! As you may remember from my post last month, I'm producing a setting for Fate Core called Timeworks. The setting will be part of one of the Fate Worlds books that the Evil Hat Crew is putting together...

Dec 19, 2012

We Are Dust is Finished!

by Marissa Kelly

It's official. We Are Dust is finished! Pick up your copy and sread the word! Let your friends and neighbors know that the file is available via DriveThru here: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/109313/We-Are-Dust We'll be sending the book off to the printer at...

Oct 29, 2012

Indie+2 Indie Game Design Panel (Live)

by Marissa Kelly

Join us for one of the opening panels at the Indie+2 Game Convention. Mark Truman hosts a G+ panel about Indie Game Design LIVE at 6:00pm-Eastcoast time. Watch live and ask some questions or watch it later on YouTube. Check...

Oct 18, 2012

Stretch Goal Progress

by Marissa Kelly

OLBH Stretch Goal Progress - October 2012 Hey folks! We've been hard at work these last two months on our promised stretch goals, recording QR code videos, playtesting hacks, and working with our contributors for both the short story anthology...

Oct 09, 2012

PAX Prime 2012

by Marissa Kelly

First time at Pax Prime! Mark and I had a wonderful time in Seattle for PAX Prime. We walked the exhibit halls a couple times, but primarily spent our time at Games on Demand running and playing games. Dungeon World...

Sep 26, 2012

Developer's Notes Never Looked so Cute

by Marissa Kelly

Here is a sneak-peek of MK's new game in development. "Think: the epic (LOtR) feel of Spiro the Dragon meets My Little Pony: Frendship is Magic." ....Are you as excited as we are?

Sep 20, 2012

See us at RINCON 2012

by Marissa Kelly

Special Guests @ RinCon 2012 Headed to the SouthWest this September?... Mark and I will be special guests at Arizona's Rin Con the weekend of the 28th! We are honored to be invited to RinCon and will be on a...

Aug 20, 2012

GenCon 2012 with the IGDN

by Marissa Kelly

GenCon 2012 This was the first year that Magpie Games was an exhibitor at GenCon! Thanks to the combined efforts of the IGDN, we were able to get a booth and put The Play's the Thing, By No Means Vulger,...

Jul 05, 2012

Pocket Marvel Patrol! and Balance in Game Design

by Mark Truman

Last night I got together with a few non-gamer friends who had just seen the Avengers. I was thinking that we would play the new Marvel RPG, but they didn't have a printer at their house to print up Marvel...

Jun 12, 2012

Fate Core Kickstarter: Timeworks

by Mark Truman

The latest Evil Hat Kickstarter went up on Tuesday (i.e. yesterday!). At the time I'm writing this, it's already got nearly $75,000 in pledges. Yup, that's right: The Fate Core Kickstarter is up and running! Within a few house of...

Jun 08, 2012

GenCon Events for Magpie Games

by Marissa Kelly

Hey folks! For those of you headed to GenCon next week (it's soooo soon!), we have an exciting announcement. Magpie Games will be hosting over thirty hours of scheduled Magpie Games' gaming at the Games on Demand room at GenCon!...

Jun 04, 2012

Magpie Games at PAX East 2012

by Mark Truman

Preparing for Gaming! While we won't have a booth at PAX East this year, Magpie Games is helping out at the Games on Demand room. We'll be STing all kinds of games, including The Play's The Thing and Eternity, from...

Jun 03, 2012

Cry "Havok!" and release the PDFs...

by Mark Truman

The time has come! While we wait for the print proof from our printer (it should be here soon!), we've gone ahead and released The Play's The Thing on PDF via RPGnow.com. If you're a backer, we've gotten your PDF...

May 30, 2012

Our Last Best Hope Kickstarter Launch

by Mark Truman

Today, Magpie Games launched our second Kickstarter, Our Last Best Hope. Our Last Best Hope is tabletop roleplaying game for three (3) to five (5) players that takes about two hours to play. During the game, you and your friends...

May 17, 2012

Something You May Know Clue from Magpie Games

by Mark Truman

Hey Magpie Fans! Next week, on May 23rd at 9pm EST, we're going to be appearing on an internet game show called "Something You May Know." Of course, we want you to come play, and you can win prizes ($$)...

Apr 22, 2012

Actual Play: Dog Eat Dog (Asaali and the Dynasts)

by Mark Truman

Last month, Liam Burke launched a Kickstarter for his new game, Dog Eat Dog. I think it's best to let Liam explain what the game is about: Dog Eat Dog is a game of colonialism and its consequences. As a...

Apr 20, 2012

Game Chef Review: Monsters of Glam

by Mark Truman

Monsters of Glam by Matthew Sullivan-Barrett Documenting the last tour of a rock megaband, Monsters of Glam is an awesome ride through the world of rock stardom. From the creation of your band's album to the last show you play...

Apr 19, 2012

Game Chef Review: Rage, Rage by David Miessler-Kubanek

by Mark Truman

Rage, Rage by David Miessler-Kubanek Rage, Rage is a game about the "last chance for hope in the face of futility and madness," and the game delivers by using a variety of fears, hopes, and madness-inspired mechanics to draw out...

Apr 19, 2012

Game Chef Review: Kobold Engineer by Laura Simpson

by Mark Truman

Kobold Engineer by Laura Simpson The central idea for Kobold Engineer rocks. In it, you play a lowly Kobold who wants to climb the dungeon management ladder by serving his master, Coyote. Coyote, of course, wants the Kobolds to prove...

Apr 19, 2012

Game Chef Review: Into the Void by Kira Scott

by Mark Truman

Into the Void by Kira Scott Into the Void employs some great, simple mechanics to tell the story of a doomed crew on a mission to save Earth from catastrophe. Each player manages a collection of traits to forestall madness,...

Apr 18, 2012

Game Chef 2012: Magpie Games Review Assignments

by Mark Truman

Now that we've finished with the submission process for Game Chef 2012, it's time to get reviewing. As in past years, each person who submits a game to Game Chef reviews four of the other games and select one to...

Apr 16, 2012

Magpie Games Online Store and Free Downloads

by Mark Truman

Hello Magpie Fans! We're proud to announce today that we have two new features on the site. First, we've added an online store for Print and Print+PDF Bundles of our games: http://www.magpiegames.com/products/ If you wanted to get a print copy...

Apr 16, 2012

Game Chef 2012: Our Last Best Hope

by Mark Truman

Hey Mapgie Fans! Each year, Game Chef gives roleplaying game designers a challenge: produce a fully functional roleplaying game in just one week, using the ingredients given by the Master Game Chef. It's been a year since our last Game...

Mar 08, 2012

The Proof is Here!

by Marissa Kelly

After much slaving, toiling, and sweating (in the Houston heat!) our proof of Our Last Best Hope arrived today via UPS. And it looks great! We put in our rush order for books today, giving us just enough time to...

Feb 22, 2012

Teacher's Guide for The Play's The Thing

by Mark Truman

As we wait for the final touches to be made to the layout for the book, we've been working on finalizing the teacher materials for The Play's The Thing. Our awesome teacher consultant, Pete Figtree, has put together an awesome...

Feb 15, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day from Magpie Games

by Mark Truman

We hope you're having a great Valentine's Day! Marissa and I are celebrating with cupcakes, and some exciting production notes for The Play's The Thing... First, we've got a special announcement about the design for the book. We are extremely...

Feb 10, 2012

RINCON 2012

by Marissa Kelly

RINCON 2012 was a blast! Thursday night Mark and I flew in to Tucson where Matt Nielson was nice enough to pick us up and take us to the Hotel. Before bed we scoped out the lovely con space and...

Jan 22, 2012

Playtesting The Play's The Thing In The Classroom

by Mark Truman

As we get ready to release The Play's The Thing, we're working hard on the assorted accompanying materials, including the Teacher's Guide for the game. We're thrilled to have Pete Figtree, veteran geek/teacher, putting together a document for us that...

Jan 19, 2012

Magpies at Work on The Play's The Thing

by Mark Truman

Whew! The Play's The Thing is almost done! After receiving so much fantastic support for the Kickstarter last month, we've been hard at work putting together the final draft of the book for our backers. We've still got a little...

Jan 05, 2012

Electronic Copies of "By No Means Vulgar" Now Available

by Mark Truman

We are proud to announce today that the PDF/Mobi/ePub versions of By No Means Vulgar are now available for sale through DriveThruFiction.com: By No Means Vulgar - Edited by Mark Diaz Truman BY NO MEANS VULGAR is a collection of...

Jan 04, 2012

The Books Have Left The Building

by Mark Truman

As of 3pm EST today, all domestic, international, and teacher packages have been shipped! Whew! It was a big day. But we aren't quite done yet. Preparations are being made to send our short story collection, By No Means Vulgar,...

Nov 24, 2011

The Play's The Thing is 550% Funded and We've Gotten Some Great Press

by Mark Truman

With a little more than two weeks to go, we've hit over 550% funding on our first Kickstarter project, The Play's The Thing! As we said in our last update, we are just totally blown away by the response we've...

Nov 14, 2011

The Play's The Thing is 400% Funded...and Climbing

by Mark Truman

Wow. WOW. We are so blown away by the response to our first Kickstarter project. We hit 100% funded in just 2 days, 200% funding in just one week, and 400% funding in less than a month! Our backers are...

Oct 06, 2011

Eternity Sneak Peak: The Vast

by Mark Truman

Magpie Games is proud to present Eternity, our first release scheduled for the Fall of 2011. Over the next few months, we will be releasing sneak peaks of Eternity's art, fiction, and setting. We welcome your comments and critique and...

Jul 27, 2011

Game Chef 2011: Magpie Games Reviews "Planet Tempest"

by Mark Truman

As part of Game Chef 2011, Magpie Games is reviewing a few of the other entries and recommending one go on to the "Final Round." Our entry, The Play's The Thing is also under review and we hope to post...

Jul 25, 2011

Game Chef 2011: Magpie Games' Submission is "The Play's The Thing"

by Mark Truman

We did it! Despite the short turnaround time (7 days!) and the even shorter word count (3,000 words!), Magpie Games officially submitted our Game Chef 2011 entry, The Play's The Thing. Mark Truman burned the midnight oil all week, and...

Jul 18, 2011

Game Chef 2011: The Play's The Thing

by Mark Truman

Hello Gamerati! As many of you know, the annual Game Chef contest is up and running! Since this year's theme is Shakespeare, I'm really excited about putting something together. I'll be posting notes and ideas as I think of them...

Jul 06, 2011

Experienced Alpha Playtest Group

by Mark Truman

Hey all! I started designing Eternity over a year ago. Over the last six months, I've hammered out a lot of the specifics in the rules with playtest groups, but I've still had a few holes that have plagued me....

Jun 27, 2011

Eternity Sneak Peak: The Appointed

by Mark Truman

Magpie Games is proud to present Eternity, our first release scheduled for the Fall of 2011. Over the next few months, we will be releasing sneak peaks of Eternity's art, fiction, and setting. We welcome your comments and critique and...

Jun 13, 2011

Eternity RPG: Call for Short Fiction

by Mark Truman

We're launching a game called Eternity that needs some short fiction. In short, we'd like to get a 1,500 to 2,500 word short story that will act as introductory fiction to the book. At the same time, we think that...

Jun 07, 2011

Awesome Character Creation: Three Keys to a Winning First Session

by Mark Truman

Keeper of the Secret Fire! Since Marissa and I are about to move out East, we're trying to fit in a lot of gaming with old friends this month. I've wanted to run a Houses of the Blooded game for...

May 12, 2011

Easy Like Shakestreet: 3 Days to Go On The Play's The Thing Kickstarter

by Mark Truman

Thank you all so much for your support so far! Marissa and I never imagined that this project would catch on the way it has. Not only have we secured a deal with Alliance that will put our books into...

Apr 06, 2011

Magpie Games Official Launch

by Mark Truman

After much discussion and delay, Marissa and I have finally launched Magpie Games! We're really excited about the possibilities that Magpie has to offer. We're specifically committed to putting out our first game, Eternity, by the beginning of Fall 2011....

Jan 07, 2011

Eternity Sneak Peak: Beasts

by Mark Truman

Magpie Games is proud to present Eternity, our first release scheduled for the Fall of 2011. Over the next few months, we will be releasing sneak peaks of Eternity's art, fiction, and setting. We welcome your comments and critique and...

Aug 30, 2019

Our Interview with Sam about Passing

by Magpie Games

We caught up with Passing author, Sam Saltiel, to talk more about the game and her artistic career as a whole.

Sep 08, 2018

New Release: Crossroads Carnival!

by Magpie Games

We partnered with Kate Bullock to release Crossroads Carnival, which creates stories of outcast souls.

Oct 06, 2020

Roll The Dice With Role

by Valerie Vallejos

Magpie Games partners up with Role to bring a new rpg-centered online gaming platform to life.

Jun 24, 2020

Curated Play One Shot Raffle: June 2020

by Valerie Vallejos

We've decided to do something special for July’s Curated Play Schedule!

Dec 04, 2019

The Joined for Unbound & Secrets of A.E.G.I.S

by Dakota Davis

Magpie Games provides advice and guidelines on how to use the Joined with the remaining 5 playbooks.

May 07, 2019

Which Masks Playbook is Spiderman?

by Brendan Conway

We wanted to take a look at this version of Spider-Man through the lens of Masks & explain the playbooks.

Jan 05, 2019

Future Shock, A Masks Miniseries

by Dakota Davis

Magpie Games sponsors Masks: A New Gen Coneration miniseries on Twitch with the Theatre of the Mind Players.

Oct 23, 2018

Masks: Unbound Now Available as PDF and Pre-Order!

by Dakota Davis

The Oneirocosm’s infinite eyeless gaze swept out across the Multitudes of Pancreation, the Omniversal Sea, the Floes of Instilled Existence, and what the Transcendental Being saw both pleased and worried them. ...there, Rena Massey leads her team on a daring...

Secrets of A.E.G.I.S. Masks: A New Generation 2018

Jun 21, 2018

Masks: Secrets of AEGIS Now in Our Store!

by Magpie Games

Director Russell Sun pressed a button and the files sprang to life in the air around him, glowing digital readouts illuminating his face with a green tinge. His eyes flickered over the screens. News reports. Statistical analyses. Agent assessments. A...

Masks Playbook Edition Masks: A New Generation 2018

May 25, 2018

Masks: Playbook Edition Now In Store!

by Magpie Games

We’ve gotten in new copies of the Masks: A New Generation core book, in softcover and hardcover, and in a slightly altered version—the Playbook Edition! The Playbook Edition has what a lot of fans have been asking for—the playbooks inside...

Mar 23, 2018

The Halcyon City Herald Collection Now Available in Print!

by Magpie Games

Halcyon City has so many stories in it. Sharks on legs walking through the sewers. A sky full of armored giant heads who talk in all-caps. A glowing woman who shows you your future when she touches your hand. A...

Secrets of A.E.G.I.S. Masks: A New Generation 2017

Mar 05, 2018

Secrets of A.E.G.I.S. is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

A.E.G.I.S., the Advanced Expert Group for Intervention and Security, is the premiere superhero law enforcement agency in all of Halcyon City. Its power is enormous; its actions, dangerous; its goals, secret. The agency is both respected and feared in equal...

May 06, 2017

Masks: A New Generation Dice & Decks Now Available!

by Magpie Games

The Deck of Influence, Deck of Villainy, and custom Masks dice are now available for purchase in our store! Read on to see how these cards can help you at the table, as well as how the dice can bring...

Jul 10, 2015

Masks: A New Generation, on Kickstarter now!

by Brendan Conway

Masks: A New Generation, a tabletop RPG of young superheroes, is up on Kickstarter now! The game is all about playing young adult superheroes, growing up in Halcyon City and trying to figure out who they are. The adults, hero...

Sep 21, 2023

Crafting Epic Adventures in Avatar Legends

by Kate Bullock

Every roleplayer wants an epic campaign! It doesn’t matter the genre, everyone from the most experienced veteran to the brand new roleplayer wants grand adventures they can talk about for years to come, larger-than-life stories to share with their loved ones, and the opportunity to create something great together.

Aug 21, 2023

Avatar Legends: Why the Korra Era is Such a Great Era for Play

by Kate Bullock

The Legend of Korra is the beloved sequel to the award-winning Avatar: The Last Airbender television series. Set 70 years after the end of the original series, The Legend of Korra follows the story of Korra—the new Avatar

Jul 31, 2023

Avatar Legends: The RPG - An Urgent Request Available Today!

by Christopher Samson

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is the officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of the critically acclaimed series’ Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game was made possible through the incredible support of fans who made it one of the most successful tabletop roleplaying game Kickstarters ever, raising over $10 million through Kickstarer and late pledges.

Jul 09, 2023

Start your Epic Journey with the Avatar Legends: Starter Set

by Magpie Games

The Avatar Legends: Starter Set is the perfect introduction for you and a group of friends/loved ones to the world of tabletop roleplaying games—and, no less, in the beloved world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra! In this box, you’ll find all you need to experience this wonderful fantasy world.

Jun 15, 2023

A Guide to the Avatar Legends The Roleplaying Game Character Sheet

by Kate Bullock

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is a popular tabletop RPG that allows players to create unique characters and embark on epic adventures in the world of the popular TV shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. A key component of this game is its character sheet, which serves as a record of your character

Jan 24, 2023

5 Tips for GMing Avatar Legends: the RPG

by Christopher Samson

Hello, GMs! Are you excited to run your first game of Avatar Legends but you’re not sure where to start? Have you run a game already and want to make your next session sing?This article is for you!Avatar Legends has some fantastic advice for...

Oct 12, 2022

Magpie Games Secures Demiplane as the Official Online Toolset Provider for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game

by Magpie Games

Albuquerque, NM – October 12, 2022 – Magpie Games partners with Paramount Consumer Products and Demiplane as the official provider of online digital tools for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, with the Avatar Legends NEXUS going live at 10 AM...

Oct 07, 2022

Magpie Games Announces Preorder and Upcoming Product Release Schedule for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game at New York Comic Con

by Magpie Games

Albuquerque, NM – October 7, 2022 – Magpie Games in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products announced the preorder and publication street dates for the Avatar Legends tabletop roleplaying game and its initial product line at the Water, Earth, Fire and...

Aug 12, 2021

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter Aug 3rd!

by Valerie Vallejos

Magpie Games will launch a Kickstarter on August 3rd of this year for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game!

Aug 03, 2021

Avatar Legends: The RPG Funded in 16 Minutes!

by Magpie Games

Today is the big day! The Kickstarter for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is live and fully funded, thanks to our AMAZING backers. We hit our goal in 16 minutes and have already unlocked several stretch goals, in addition to all...

Aug 26, 2021

BOO-beard's Bride Halloween Sale!

by Sam Saltiel

All things Bluebeard's Bride are on sale for the week of Halloween!

Aug 02, 2019

Deck of Objects and Tarot of Servants out Now!

by Dakota Davis

The release of these Bluebeards Brides decks allow you to expand your stories to new depths!

Jan 24, 2019

Book of Mirrors Now Available as PDF and Pre-Order!

by Dakota Davis

The book of mirrors sends players into new versions of Bluebeard’s Bride, throughout history & horror.

Bluebeard's Bride: Book of Lore Bluebeard's Bride 2018

Aug 26, 2018

Bluebeard's Bride: Book of Lore is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

In a village on the edge of nowhere and everywhere lived a woman with good breeding but little money. She lived in a small cottage covered in roses in the summer, along with her two daughters. The elder daughter was...

Bluebeard's Bride Icon Bluebeard's Bride 2018

Aug 26, 2018

The Book of Rooms is now in glorious print!

by Magpie Games

The wooden frame is decorated with dark repetitive patterns arcing over the curved-top door. Two small rings serve as door handles, opening inwards, splitting the door in two. The room beckons. You enter, and the door closes behind you. The...

Aug 26, 2018

The Book of Rooms is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

The redwood double doors are embedded with rubies in a pattern that reminds you of a pomegranate split in half. They glitter in the light, while the black iron handles sport thorns that threaten to pierce your skin. The room...

Aug 26, 2018

Bluebeard's Bride now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

WILL YOU OPEN THE FINAL DOOR?A young bride is wed to an ugly, but powerful man with a blue beard. He invites her to explore the house...but one room is forbidden. Eventually, the young bride falls prey to her curiosity and opens it, discovering the gruesome display of former brides murdered...

Sep 16, 2020

Mark Diaz Truman Speaks About Creating Cartel

by Valerie Vallejos

We sat down with Mark Diaz Truman to talk to him about the design process that when in to creating Cartel.

Feb 08, 2019

Gen Con Announcement: Cartel

by Sam Saltiel

We’re excited to say that the full version of Cartel, the Mexican narcofiction game is almost here!

Jun 03, 2018

The Cartel Kickstarter Is Live!

by Magpie Games

Cartel, the Mexican narcofiction game is live on Kickstarter!

Mar 21, 2018

AMA with Mark Diaz Truman

by Magpie Games

Our very own Mark Diaz Truman will be doing an AMA about our latest Kickstarter, Cartel. Come join us.

Mar 15, 2018

Cartel Actual Play Contest

by Magpie Games

We’re putting together this Actual Play contest to get the game into your hands and playing straight away!

Mar 22, 2019

Wicked Fate Now Available as PDF and Pre-Order!

by Dakota Davis

Wicked Fate is packed with adventure, politics, and mystery while you explore the world of Estevere.

Aug 29, 2018

The Trickster is now on DriveThruRPG!

by Magpie Games

The Trickster is a Limited Edition playbook for Epyllion: A Dragon Epic, a tabletop roleplaying game.

Apr 19, 2018

The Encyclopedia Draconica Available in Print!

by Magpie Games

The Encyclopedia Draconica Volume 1: Tales & Stories is now available in print + PDF!

Mar 07, 2018

Vampires at Gen Con 2018

by Magpie Games

Come join us as we’ll be offering Undying along with other many fan favorites in our 2018 Gen Con Game room.

Mar 06, 2018

Check out Chaos World at Gen Con 2018

by Magpie Games

You can explore our Chaos World settings, our own spin on Dungeon World.

Feb 22, 2018

The Encyclopedia Takes Flight!

by Magpie Games

The Encyclopedia Draconica, Volume 1: Tales & Stories is a supplement for Epyllion is now available

Aug 06, 2017

Are you a predator? Or prey?

by Magpie Games

A predator is made by first selecting the chosen. From among the prey, the one that exhibits the most prized traits is taken. Finding your chosen requires patience and resolve – and may require a guiding hand for them to...

Oct 05, 2016

Undying Comes to Magpie Games!

by Mark Truman

Magpie Game is proud to announce that we’ve formed a joint publishing partnership with Paul Riddle and Enigma Machinations to bring Undying to Magpie Games. Starting today (October 5th, 2016, Undying will join other Powered by the Apocalypse

May 26, 2016

Codex Machina now live!

by Sarah Doombringer

If you’re a fan of the Fate roleplaying system, and have checked out the Fate Codex we run through Patreon, you may have heard that we’ve added a new feature - a podcast called the Codex Machina. The Codex Machina...

Jan 24, 2016

Last Day of the Bundle of Holding!

by Brendan Conway

Grab the Dungeon World +2 Bundle of Holding in its last day (https://bundleofholding.com/presents/DungeonWorld2)! The Bundle is a great deal at this point, featuring Dungeon World, Iron Edda: World of Metal and Bone, Plague of Storms, The Green Scar, and Dangerous...

Aug 04, 2015

Epyllion: A Dragon Epic RPG, on Kickstarter now!

by Brendan Conway

The Epyllion Kickstarter is here! Marissa Kelly has been working on this project for over a year now, and it's been revamped, reworked, and refined over many playtests and revisions. Now, it's finally ready to take the final steps, and...

Jun 17, 2015

The Summer of the Fate Codex!

by Brendan Conway

We have some awesome announcements for the Fate Codex! We're putting together a printed, collected edition of Volume 1 of the Fate Codex. This will include every article from our first year, along with all the art pieces, in a...

May 01, 2015

Individual Dungeon World books: Chaos Worlds

by Valerie Vallejos

These new books help you take Dungeon World into strange and interesting new fantasy settings.

Jan 13, 2015

The Last Days of Anglekite Have Arrived!

by Brendan Conway

The Last Days of Anglekite Kickstarter is here, and we’re proud to finally put it in your hands!

Jan 02, 2014

The Fate Codex - Volume 1, Issue 1

by Mark Truman

Hello all! Thanks to the all the great patrons for the Fate Codex Patreon campaign, we released the first issue of The Fate Codex yesterday. I was hoping that we would release at least a six to seven page PDF...

Sep 10, 2013

Had a Blast at RinCon 2013

by Marissa Kelly

It was an honor to be invited back to RinCon for a second year. I was so happy to see that attendance had gone up as well! The RinCon staff are some of the nicest people evAR and it is...

Mar 10, 2013

Epyllion's First Playtest

by Marissa Kelly

Yesterday was the first playtest of MK's new game: Epyllion! Epyllion is a game that draws on Spyro, Lord of the Rings, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! Long ago, the Dragon armies drove back the darkness and rescued...

Mar 10, 2013

Special Guests at RinCon 2013

by Marissa Kelly

RinCon 2013, ready or not, here we come. Mark and MK will be special guests at Arizona's RinCon this weekend! The Schedule Friday: 6-7pm: RPG Design panel 7-11 pm: Eternity Long Con Saturday: 9-10 am: Inclusiveness in Gaming 10-1 am:...

Jun 18, 2012

360 Backers, $12,620 Pledged

by Marissa Kelly

Incredible. Just incredible. Thank you all so much for your support, care, and love through this whole process. We never imagined we could get to 400%+ and we're still a bit in shock here. THANK YOU! 10 years ago, none...

Mar 27, 2012

The Play's The Thing, coming soon to mailboxes everywhere!

by Mark Truman

Last Friday the books arrived. All 500 of them. 500 copies of The Play's The Thing On Monday, we got the last of the supplemental materials from the printer. Thousand of pages of signed prints, character sheets, story points, and...

Oct 27, 2011

100% Funded in Just Two Days

by Mark Truman

Illustration by Marissa Kelly In just under two days, our Kickstarter has kicked! We've got 18 backers, including one Elder Patron of the Globe, and are well over our initial budget of $500. But it's not over yet. We're already...

Oct 22, 2011

"The Play's The Thing" Kickstarter to Launch Monday

by Mark Truman

Hey Magpies! Even though the school semester has kept the Magpie Games staff busy with non-Magpie Games projects, we've been hard at work on launching our first title, "The Play's The Thing." Mark has edited our Game Chef 2011 entry,...

Feb 08, 2019

Gen Con Announcement: Armored Society

by Sam Saltiel

Our new game, Armored Society will be launched on Kickstarter in late 2021

Feb 08, 2019

Gen Con Announcement: Airlock

by Sam Saltiel

It is our pleasure to announce a completely new card-based tabletop roleplaying game: Airlock.

Mar 09, 2023

A New & Free Rapscallion Quickstart Is Available Now!

by Christopher Samson

Ahoy!!! Have you longed to assemble a crew of rebellious scallywags and find adventure on the Great Sea?Are you willing to brave the vast oceans, witnessing the strange and the weird in equal measure while evading the long reach of...