March 16, 2025: Fighting Fantasy Kickstarter – The End Is Nigh!

We're in the final stretch of the Fighting Fantasy Kickstarter, the start of our journey to deliver the beloved British gamebook series to the brave adventurers of the United States.

In case you missed the news, we've announced a new pledge level: the beautiful Slipcase Set. Give your five-book set a snazzy home with the full-color slipcase. As I mentioned in a recent Kickstarter update, these are very challenging to work out logistically, so the odds are unlikely they'll be reprinted. If you're the sort whose future-collector self kicks your past-collector self for missing out on goodies like this, consider this your notice from the . . . um . . . present (which will eventually be the future's past).

But the stars of the campaign are clearly the first five gamebooks: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, Deathtrap Dungeon, City of Thieves, and two others. Created by famed designers – and Games Workshop founders – Steve Jackson and Sir Ian Livingstone, these books have delighted fans for decades with gripping stories, difficult choices, easy-to-learn combat gaming, and riveting artwork. (That last one is especially awesome, because part of this campaign's effort is bringing back the original classic interior art that hasn't been seen in over a decade!)

As a final treat, if you'd like to hear more about the genesis of this series, there's an interview with Sir Ian Livingstone from the BBC that's available to listen to until March 23. (Sir Ian's insight about Fighting Fantasy begins about 28 minutes in, but the whole program is worthwhile if you're a fan of classic gaming.)

We thank everyone who's made the Fighting Fantasy Kickstarter a success so far. Whether you've been a fan of the series for years or are experiencing its delights for the first time, we're so grateful for helping us bring these books back to the States. If you've been curious about the series and want to join the millions who've enjoyed the books previously, there's never been a better time to start . . . but hurry, because the Kickstarter ends this Tuesday!

-- Steven Marsh