At a time when fantasy and science fiction dominated the gaming world, James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty’s Secret Service brought sleek tuxedos, silenced pistols, and international intrigue to the table—ushering in a new genre of cinematic, narrative-driven roleplay. Designed by Gerard Christopher Klug and published by Victory Games in 1983 (a subsidiary of Avalon Hill), James […]
When Shadowrun debuted in 1989, the groundbreaking RPG didn’t just merge cyberpunk and fantasy—it redefined what was possible in tabletop roleplaying. With the vision of designers Bob Charrette, Tom Dowd, and Paul Hume, Shadowrun introduced a bold new future where dragons sit on corporate boards and magic returns to a world ruled by machines. This daring synthesis captivated players […]
The journey into Dungeons & Dragons begins with adventure, and for countless players, that adventure started with B1: In Search of the Unknown and B2: The Keep on the Borderlands. These seminal modules, written by Mike Carr (B1) and Gary Gygax (B2), became the gateway for an entire generation of role-players. First published at the dawn of the 1980s, they […]
Ral Partha Miniatures, founded in 1975, forever changed the landscape of tabletop gaming. Led by visionary sculptor Tom Meier, the company elevated miniature design to an art form, setting new standards for detail, scale, and realism. Ral Partha’s impact on Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs was profound, offering players intricately sculpted miniatures to bring their characters […]
The ENNIE Awards Announce Revised Policy on Generative AI Usage The ENNIE Awards have long been dedicated to serving the fans, publishers, and broader community of the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry. The ENNIES are a volunteer-driven organization who generously dedicate their time and talents to celebrate and reward excellence within the TTRPG industry. Reflecting […]
Released in 1981 by Hero Games, Champions introduced a level of customization and player agency that was groundbreaking for its time. Created by George MacDonald and Steve Peterson, the game featured a point-based character creation system that allowed players to craft highly personalized superheroes with precision. This innovation led to the development of the Hero System, which […]
Since its inaugural issue in 1976, Dragon Magazine has stood as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the tabletop role-playing game world. Created by TSR and under the guidance of editors like Tim Kask and Kim Mohan, Dragon showcased the talents of renowned writers, artists, and designers who shaped the industry. In an age before the internet, Dragon […]
The ENNIE Awards are pleased to announce Traveller as the November Hall of Fame inductee! Crafted by visionary Marc Miller and first published by Game Designers’ Workshop in 1977, Traveller stands as one of the earliest and most influential science fiction role-playing games ever created. With its groundbreaking mechanics, such as the renowned lifepath character generation system, Traveller introduced […]
Given the time of year, it seems fitting to make a game that is synonymous with tabletop horror our October Hall of Fame inductee – Call of Cthulhu. When Call of Cthulhu was first published in 1981 by Chaosium Inc., it brought a fresh and terrifying new perspective to role-playing games. Created by Sandy Petersen and based […]
As the ENNIE Awards is celebrating its 25th year, we want to acknowledge the products that contributed to the amazing world of Role Playing Games from the beginning through the ENNIE Awards Hall of Fame. Starting with September, a new inductee will be announced on the 25th of every month leading into the 25th Award […]
