First published in 1975 by Flying Buffalo as a more player-friendly alternative to Dungeons & Dragons, Tunnels & Trolls introduced tabletop role-playing to new audiences through its streamlined mechanics and pioneering approach to solo role-playing. Now, almost 50 years after its original publication, Rebellion is bringing Tunnels & Trolls into a new era.
“Tunnels & Trolls is an unrecognized trailblazer in the games industry The team at Flying Buffalo responded to an entirely new medium by focusing on how roleplaying could be more approachable, more accessible, and more fun. So much of the modern era of roleplaying from old school hacks, to streamlined systems, to solo play, can directly trace its roots directly back to this series. We’re very excited to channel that spirit in bringing Tunnels & Trolls into the modern era.” Duncan Molloy, head of Rebellion’s tabletop imprint Rebellion Unplugged
“When I first discovered Tunnels & Trolls in the mid-1970s, I didn’t realize I was unlocking a life-long interest in fantasy roleplaying games, books, movies, and all things genre-based, The game has remained with me throughout my life, and I can’t wait to see what the team have in store for it!” Rebellion CEO and Creative Director Jason Kingsley OBE
After the passing of Flying Buffalo founder Rick Loomis, the company had been taken over by Webbed Sphere Inc.
“We are very excited to see Rebellion expand this rich property. As a long-time fan, I always felt that the Flying Buffalo roleplaying lines had such incredible potential.” Jon Huston, president of Webbed Sphere
As part of the acquisition, Rebellion has taken over Flying Buffalo’s entire line of role-playing games, including the cult classic Citybook, Grimtooth, and Merchants Spies and Private Eyes series. The entire back catalog of Flying Buffalo PDFs will remain available to purchase online, with future releases coming directly from Rebellion Unplugged.
More information from Rebellion can be found at Tunnels & Trolls page.
We talked with The “Troll Godfather” himself Ken St Andre, the creator of Tunnels & Trolls back at Gen Con 2016, We also talked with Flying Buffalo founder Rick Loomis as well.
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