A HEART POUNDING CINEMATIC RPG

WHAT'S SHOCK?

Shock is an intense tabletop roleplaying game that thrusts you and your friends into the shoes of silver-screen protagonists as they desperately try to make it to the end of their movie alive.

Quick to Learn, Easy to Play

Jump into the thrill with super intuitive mechanics that were made specifically to learn quickly so you can get to the fun even faster. Further, let the dynamic “Shock System” amp up tension, forcing tough choices, teamwork, and heart-pounding moments.

Experience the Movie Magic

While this is a tabletop game—it’s also a love letter to cinema, videogames, and a brighter time. With each interaction you have with this RPG, expect to be brought back to a nostalgic past filled with video stores, arcade machines, and excitement for the next big blockbuster. Each module made for Shock is designed to look cozy on your shelf like an old VHS tape you found in your parents' living room, as if you were a kid growing up in the ’90s.

Endless Adventures, One System

From action-packed spy thrillers to spine-tingling survival horrors, the flexible rules backbone adapts to nearly any pulse-raising cinematic setting. With a sleek, easy-to-digest guide, Shock lets you craft awesome stories packed with drama, danger, and those jaw-dropping moments that make RPGs unforgettable.

Why Support Shock?

Hi, I'm Charles—a passionate husband, gamer, nerd and classic movie lover who's spent years as a storyteller and game master playing countless different TTRPGs. I've spent a little under a decade creating stories and games for my friends that they've come to cherish and still geek out about to this day...

One of my goals has always been to give an experience, quality, and loving care as a storyteller that I'd want to experience as a player. With your support, you're helping make that dream come true in a very real way: we can bring this game to life with top-tier production quality—premium paper, stunning visuals, and materials that make every session feel amazing!

Let’s make game night legendary—together.