Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game

Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game adapts and expands the world of David Petersen's comic series into a tabletop RPG system. Players take on roles as members of the Mouse Guard - brave mice who protect mouse settlements and ensure safe passage between territories. The game uses a modified version of the Burning Wheel system, with mechanics focused on both combat and non-violent conflict resolution. Character creation emphasizes backgrounds, beliefs, and skills that shape how mice serve in the Guard, from scouts and pathfinders to warriors and healers. The book contains detailed information about mouse settlements, predators, weather conditions, and the seasonal challenges that affect gameplay. Color illustrations from the comic series complement the game materials and help bring the setting to life. This RPG system explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the power of small heroes facing overwhelming odds. The mechanics and setting work together to create stories about courage and community in a dangerous world.

Readers praise the book's art and production quality, with frequent mentions of the detailed illustrations and sturdy hardcover binding. Many note its accessibility for new roleplayers while maintaining depth for experienced players. Liked: - Character creation system encourages storytelling - Conflict resolution covers both combat and non-combat situations - Pre-written adventures help new Game Masters - Rules adapt well for child players Disliked: - Complex dice mechanics take time to learn - Limited campaign setting information - Some find the character advancement slow - Price point ($35-70) considered high by some readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.33/5 (171 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (89 reviews) DriveThruRPG: 4.7/5 (23 reviews) One reviewer noted: "The mechanics encourage players to think beyond combat solutions." Another mentioned: "The dice system is needlessly complicated compared to D&D, but creates more dramatic moments."

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🐭 Mouse Guard began as a comic book series by David Petersen in 2006, before being adapted into a tabletop RPG by Luke Crane in 2008. 🎲 The game system is based on the Burning Wheel RPG mechanics but was significantly simplified to make it more accessible to new players. 🎨 Every piece of art in the RPG book was created by David Petersen specifically for the game, maintaining the same visual style as his comic series. 🛡️ The game's unique conflict resolution system can handle everything from arguments to full battles using the same core mechanics, making it equally dramatic whether mice are fighting or debating. 🌟 Mouse Guard won the 2009 Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Game and the 2008 Indie RPG Award for Game of the Year.