If you can’t get enough Jane Austen, spent hours binging Bridgerton, or have dreamed of being the schemer behind a Regency-era novel, the new RPG game Regency is going to be just your cup of tea.
Here’s the official description from the creators:
Regency is an effervescent tabletop roleplaying game of high society maneuvering and romance set against an inspired world of classic period tropes and darling adventures. One can almost hear the classical string arrangements of contemporary pop songs playing in the background as the Author (the individual telling the story and running the game) hosts tea for players who take on various roles within their Family and navigate a world of gossip, beauty, affairs of the heart, and duties of their social station.
Regency is inspired by the work of truly classic masters of the genre like Jane Austen (Pride & Prejudice, Emma) and Georgette Heyer (Arabella, The Corinthian), as well as modern influences like the Bridgerton novels by Julia Quinn and Downton Abby by Julian Fellowes. Our world of courtly expectations and the threat of scandal hums and sings along as the players choose their own adventure through gorgeous scene after scene.
The Author directs the narrative through Chapters, in which the players–through their characters–will roll dice to determine the success or failure (often both!) of their plans and schemes and attempt to overcome adversities. As they advance their Family’s interests in Rank, Wealth, and Status they too, hope to advance their own personal goals and individual stories.
The game is designed to be extremely new player friendly, so if you haven’t been super involved with RPGs before, this is a great place to start. The game is equally enjoyable for folks who have played D&D their whole lives as well. I’m also loving the fact that the game is super inclusive, meaning if you haven’t seen yourself in a game before you just might in this one.
At the time of writing, Regency has already earned over $5,000 of its $25,000 goal. There are additional add-ons that can be unlocked with support. This Kickstarter ends Saturday June 11, 2022, so get your pledge in now.
