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Holiday Gifts and Ideas

At this time of year, I always look around for cool games and projects. Here are a few things I've seen recently you could look at for gifts, provided you have a Role-Playing gamer in your household or network of friends.

For Players

Dice

Everyone loves dice. Metal dice are an especially fancy option. Easy Roller dice are a proven favorite. They also have a lot of easy-to-read six-sided dice available in bulk.
https://easyrollerdice.com/

Rolling Tray

A rolling tray is a great addition to a gamer's arsenal. I've seen gain value for me as my young son starts playing games. Almost any board game or role-playing game would be made easier to play with a rolling tray. I went with a classy, durable hardwood tray for my recommendation.
https://wyrmwoodgaming.com/product-category/products/dice-trays/

For Game Masters

Dungeon World

If you want ta fast, easy-to-play dungeon game, Dungeon World is well-written and a good take on the classic fantasy RPG. At $25 in print (with a PDF) and $10 in PDF it is a very affordable way to start a whole new game.
https://www.burningwheel.com/store/index.php/dungeon-world-print-pdf.html

dungeon world cover
 

Blades in the Dark

Another game I have to recommend for Game Masters is Blades in the Dark. It has a dark fantasy take on the formula used in heist movies and TV shows. The book is very clear and explains the game well. One of the best RPGs I've read and very different.
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=322&zenid=5stt39slog0nfeapqb7s5b7gk6 

blades in the dark

Cypher System Rulebook

If you want one game to fuel all your fantasies, consider the Cypher System. The main rulebook gives you plenty of content and ideas for running a variety of games. Cypher is easy to learn and easy to run.
https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook/

Predation, Gods of the Fall, Unmasked

The Cypher System has a great group of games released to use its rules. The base book would be plenty to craft all sorts of stories of your own- but there are also 3 great settings that you could be using as well! Predation is my personal favorite: time travelers trapped in the Cretaceous with dinosaur companions. The best! Gods of the Fall is a high fantasy game about learning to use divine powers in a dark world. Unmasked is about super hero teens in 1986. These are both great, well-written and filled with content, so there's no wrong choice with these Cypher System games.
https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product-category/all-products/cypher-system/

predation

Pre-Orders

Invisible Sun

There is no upcoming game I am more excited about. If this can be worked into a holiday budget, there's no pre-order that I would recommend higher. A gigantic game that is going to redefine how we play RPGs, Invisuble Sun is the sort of splurge that makes for a great holiday present.
You can also check the link below for some ways that a game group could purchase the game together to split up the cost!
https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/invisible-sun-preorder/

invisible sun
Look at all the stuff in this product!

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