June 28, 2026: The Roll Big Or Go Home 2 Bundle Extended

The Roll Big Or Go Home 2 Bundle from Humble Bundle was supposed to end on June 25. However, demand was so overwhelming that they've extended it by a week! So now it should be ending in a few more days, on July 2.

Depending on the tier you hop onto for the Bundle, you can get up to 54 awesome RPGs . . . including our own Sleepaway (and the Uncanny expansion), In Nomine, and the awe-inspiring Wanderhome.

If you already snatched up the bundle, you know how great a deal it is. If you thought you'd missed your chance, now is your lucky time! But not too much time . . . The window of opportunity to roll big or go home is closing!

-- Steven Marsh

June 27, 2026: GURPS Ring Of Fire Podcast Interview

I talked with Mitch Reed of No Dice, No Glory about Ring of Fire. Well, that was where we started. We talked about a LOT of things. It was a good interview. Guest co-host was Doug Glover of the Lead Pursuit podcast. Enough fun was had that we ran over time . . . sorry, sorry! (Actually not sorry.)

The Ring of Fire BackerKit campaign is almost over, and if it all sounds interesting, you can get the book by supporting here.

-- Steve Jackson

June 26, 2026: Evil Plans For Gen Con 2026!

The team from Steve Jackson Games is headed to Gen Con next month, and you can visit us at booth 1401! 

At our booth, you can pick fan favorites like Car Wars, Wanderhome, and Munchkin, plus newer releases like Brigand's Bluff and Purrfect Potions. We'll even have custom cat ears (FREE!) that you can wear to show your love for the feline-friendly game.

Gen Con will also be your first chance to secure a copy of Munchkin Second Edition in person. We'll have a limited supply, so be sure to stop by early to get yours.

If you haven't signed up yet, there are still tickets available for our gaming events. You can join a pirate crew in Brigand's Bluff, attempt to take the Last Shot, eat imaginary cheese dip with Groo, and compete to be the Ultimate Munchkin in the Year of the Munchkin Championship.  Click here to buy your event tickets. We can't wait to see you!

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June 25, 2026: Generative AI? A Hard No!

I have just revised our illustration contract with a flat prohibition against the use of generative AI. I'll work on our writing contracts next. The problem is carving out a clear exception for those old-school spelling and grammar checkers which don't try to write the next dozen words for you. (I have accepted, with angst, that some truly fine writers will never learn to spell, and they need this.)

Anyway: No generative AI. If that's not blunt enough: This company will not knowingly publish AI slop (except, perhaps, to mock it), and any "creator" who tries to foist it on us will be rejected, blacklisted, and quite possibly named and shamed. Don't do it.

-- Steve Jackson

June 24, 2026: Call For Playtesters: GURPS Armor Design

Do you like to contemplate your plate? Do you love email about scale? Are you a fannish inspector of weapon deflectors? Then you might be just the person we want to help playtest the forthcoming GURPS Armor Design, written by the inimitable David L. Pulver.

Details are on our forums. You have until June 30 to give it a shot. Don't be intimidated! If you think you'll have insight we can use and love to play GURPS, we may well want you as part of the playtesting team. When you're hewn on the thigh / but the wound you defy / that's armor, eh?

-- Steven Marsh

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Erik Bloodaxe takes our besotted Handheld and traveled to Switzerland. June 28, 2026: The Roll Big Or Go Home 2 Bundle Extended The Roll Big Or Go Home 2 Bundle from Humble Bundle was supposed to end on June 25. However, demand was so overwhelming that they've extended it by a week! So now it should be ending in a few more days, on July 2. Depending on the tier you hop onto for the Bundle, you can get up to 54 awesome RPGs . . . including our own Sleepaway (and the Uncanny expansion), In Nomine, and the awe-inspiring Wanderhome. If you already snatched up the bundle, you know how great a deal it is. If you thought you'd missed your chance, now is your lucky time! But not too much time . . . The window of opportunity to roll big or go home is closing! -- Steven Marsh June 27, 2026: GURPS Ring Of Fire Podcast Interview I talked with Mitch Reed of No Dice, No Glory about Ring of Fire. Well, that was where we started. We talked about a LOT of things. It was a good interview. Guest co-host was Doug Glover of the Lead Pursuit podcast. Enough fun was had that we ran over time . . . sorry, sorry! (Actually not sorry.) The Ring of Fire BackerKit campaign is almost over, and if it all sounds interesting, you can get the book by supporting here. -- Steve Jackson June 26, 2026: Evil Plans For Gen Con 2026! The team from Steve Jackson Games is headed to Gen Con next month, and you can visit us at booth 1401!  At our booth, you can pick fan favorites like Car Wars, Wanderhome, and Munchkin, plus newer releases like Brigand's Bluff and Purrfect Potions. We'll even have custom cat ears (FREE!) that you can wear to show your love for the feline-friendly game. Gen Con will also be your first chance to secure a copy of Munchkin Second Edition in person. We'll have a limited supply, so be sure to stop by early to get yours. If you haven't signed up yet, there are still tickets available for our gaming events. You can join a pirate crew in Brigand's Bluff, attempt to take the Last Shot, eat imaginary cheese dip with Groo, and compete to be the Ultimate Munchkin in the Year of the Munchkin Championship.  Click here to buy your event tickets. We can't wait to see you! -- Michelle Richardso . . . [more] June 25, 2026: Generative AI? A Hard No! I have just revised our illustration contract with a flat prohibition against the use of generative AI. I'll work on our writing contracts next. The problem is carving out a clear exception for those old-school spelling and grammar checkers which don't try to write the next dozen words for you. (I have accepted, with angst, that some truly fine writers will never learn to spell, and they need this.) Anyway: No generative AI. If that's not blunt enough: This company will not knowingly publish AI slop (except, perhaps, to mock it), and any "creator" who tries to foist it on us will be rejected, blacklisted, and quite possibly named and shamed. Don't do it. -- Steve Jackson June 24, 2026: Call For Playtesters: GURPS Armor Design Do you like to contemplate your plate? Do you love email about scale? Are you a fannish inspector of weapon deflectors? Then you might be just the person we want to help playtest the forthcoming GURPS Armor Design, written by the inimitable David L. Pulver. Details are on our forums. You have until June 30 to give it a shot. Don't be intimidated! If you think you'll have insight we can use and love to play GURPS, we may well want you as part of the playtesting team. When you're hewn on the thigh / but the wound you defy / that's armor, eh? -- Steven Marsh Previous Illuminators • Steve's Appearance Schedule		Latest Videos You are the 734th helpless victim here today. (33187584 since August 1, 1995)