Judges’ Spotlight Winners
Amelia Antrim– Dwelling, Good Luck Press
Author: Seb Pines
Di – Stack of Goblins, CobblePath Games
Author: Jack Milton
Christopher Gath – Shanty Hunters, Molten Sulfur Press
Author: Tristan Zimmerman
Salim Hakima – Kobold Guide to Monsters, Kobold Press
Authors: Monte Cook, Wolfgang Baur, Mike Mason, Crystal Frasier, Mike Shea, Shanna Germain, Steve Winter, and many more
Shiny O’Brien – Wickedness, Possum Creek Games
Author: M Veselak
Best Adventure
Extraction From Demon-Fucked Cleveland 1996, MegaCorp Games
Author: Logan Dean
HARK! Says the Frog Magus
Author: Diwata ng Manila
Odd Jobs, MacGuffin & Co.
Authors: Sasha Sienna & Johathan Sims
The Troubleshooters – The U-Boat Mystery, Helmgast
Author: Krister Sundelin
Uncaged: Goddesses, Unseelie Studios
Authors: Amber Litke, Anthony Beal, Arnout Brokking, Cat Evans, D.E. Chaudron, Dylan Ramsey, Garrett Colón, Grady Wang, Isla Lader, Jackie Yang, Jesse Heinig, Jessica Marcrum, Karren Loomer, Laurie O’Connel, Lee Morgan, Margaret Mae, Matthew Campbell, Michael Reid, Nina Nicole, Sadie Lowry, Steffie de Vaan, Theo Thourson
Best Aid/Accessory – Digital
Call of Cthulhu 3D Digital Gamer Props – Masks of Nyarlathotep, TYPE40
HEXROLL, Pen, Dice & Paper
MÖRK BORG Digital Monster Generator, Stockholm Kartell & Ockult Örtmästare Games
Tales of Xadia: The Dragon Prince Roleplaying Game Digital Toolset, Fandom, Inc.
The Goblin’s Notebook, The Goblin
Best Aid/Accessory – Non – Digital
Call of Cthulhu Classic Prop Set, H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
City of Mist: Crime Board Map, Son of Oak Game Studio
Fate Accessibility Toolkit, Evil Hat Productions
The Metropolis: Core Set, Son of Oak Game Studio
Tome of Summoning: Archmage Royal Bundle , Tome of Summoning, LLC
Best Art, Cover
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Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Artist: Nich Angell
Lore of Aetherra: The Lost Druid, Alchemy RPG & Hit Point Press
Artist: Jeff Langevin
Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Evil Hat Productions
Artist: Kanesha C. Bryant
Uncaged: Goddesses, Unseelie Studios
Artist: Gwen Bassett
Wanderhome, Possum Creek Games
Artist: Ruby Lavin and Sylvia Bi
Best Art, Interior
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Historia – Dark Fantasy Renaissance Setting for 5e, Mana Project Studio
Artists: Alberto Besi, Andrea Tentori Montalto, Angelo Peluso, Antonio De Luca, Daniela Giubellini, Daniele Solimene, Domenico Cava, Edoardo Campagnolo, Fabio Porfidia, Federica Costantini, Giulio Perozziello, Imma Botti, Mauro
The One Ring RPG, Second Edition, Free League Publishing
Artists: Martin Grip, Alvaro Tapia, Jan Pospíšil, Niklas Brandt, Henrik Rosenborg, Antonio De Luca, Federica Costantini, Luca Sotgiu, Daniele Sorrentino, Melissa Spandri, Giuditta Betti
Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Evil Hat Productions
Artists: Kanesha C. Bryant, Hannah Templer, Avery Andruszkiewicz, Chelsea Geter, Faith Schaffer, Kiku Hughes, Marty Tina G., Naomi Castro, Ryan Kingdom, Trivia Fox
Uncaged: Goddesses, Unseelie Studios
Artists: Alaire Racicot, Alex Niederberger, Amelia Ng, Angela O’Hara, Beatriz F. Valverde, Cecilia Nesti, David Markiwsky, DW Dagon, Elaine Ho, Fernando Salvaterra, Flo Young, Gretchen Meinzen, Gwen Bassett, H. “Ink” Kugler, Herman Lau, Jeong Kim, Kari Kawachi, Kata Kemi, Kendal Gates, Lore Evans, Maartje Heere, Margarita Bourkova, Mike Pape, Mina Dupont-Issalys, Morrighan Corbel, Nala J. Wu, Reid Aster, Sabaa Bismil, Saga Mackenzie, Samara Lee, Sejuti Bala, Sonya Henar, William Hallett
Wanderhome, Possum Creek Games
Artist: Ruby Lavin, Letty Wilson, Jennie Lindberg, Conner Fawcett, Danny Kyobe, Jo Thierolf, L Henderson, Dominique Ramsey, Nadhir Nor, Geneva Bowers, Cam Adjodha, Juho Choi, Núria Tamarit, Kimberli Johnson, and Sabii Borno
Best Cartography
City of Mist: Crime Board Map, Son of Oak Game Studio
Steffen Brand
Czepeku Maps Collection, Czepeku Ltd
Cze and Peku
HandyMaps: Dungeons, Caves & Strange Locales, MonkeyBlood Design & Publishing
Glynn Seal
KULT: Labyrinths & Secret Chambers, Helmgast
Andreas Ruu Viklund, Fredik Toreblad, Roplans, Petter Nallo, Anita Siastra
Scarlet Citadel Map Folio, Kobold Press
Jon Pintar
Best Electronic Book
A Complicated Profession, AlwaysCheckers Publishing
Author: Jason Price
Anamnesis with Designers Commentary, Blinking Birch Games
Author: Samantha Leigh
One Night Strahd, Hedra Group
Authors: Jake Kurzer, Adam Seats, Evangeline Gallagher
The Lazy DM’s Companion, Sly Flourish
Author: Michael E. Shea
The Tomb of Black Sand VTT Digital Deluxe, Swordfish Islands, LLC
Authors: Jacob Hurst, Donnie Garcia
Best Family Game / Product
Babes in the Wood, World Champ Game Co
Author: Adam Vass
Good Strong Hands, NerdBurger Games
Author: Craig Campbell
Laser Ponies (2nd Edition), Hex Games
Author: Leighton Connor
Questlings: RPG, Letiman Games, LLC
Authors: Banana Chan, Tim Devine
Wanderhome, Possum Creek Games
Author: Jay Dragon
Best Free Game / Product
Auld Sanguine: A Vampire: The Masquerade New Year’s Eve Story, Renegade Game Studios
Author: Eddy Webb
Champions Begins, Hero Games
Author: The Hero Fan Base
Extraction From Demon-Fucked Cleveland 1996 MegaCorp Games
Author: Logan Dean
The 2021 Level 1 Anthology, 9th Level Games
Authors: Adam Bell, Whitney Delaglio, Michael Faulk, Zane Graves, Josh Hittie, Tim Hutchings, N. Maxwell Lander, Mara Li, Tim McCracken, Nat Mesnard, Dawn Metcalf, RK Payne, Lysa Penrose, Helena Real, Jack Rosetree, Starshine Scribbles, Joel Salda, Alexi Sargeant, Scott Uhls, and Max V.
Worlds Beyond The Infernal Breach, Mundos Infinitos
Author: Benjamín Aníbal Reyna
Best Game
Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Author: Nich Angell
Root: The RPG, Magpie Games
Authors: Brendan Conway, Mark Diaz Truman, Sarah Doom, Marissa Kelly, Miguel Ángel Espinoza
The Troubleshooters, Helmgast
Author: Krister Sundelin
Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Evil Hat Productions
Author: April Kit Walsh
Wise Women, Aleksandra Brokman
Author: Aleksandra Brokman
Best Layout and Design
Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20: Gamemaster’s Guide, Modiphius Entertainment
Delta Green: Impossible Landscapes, Arc Dream Publishing
Dennis Detwiller, Stephen Buck, Shane Ivey
NOVA, Gila RPGs
Julie-Anne Muñoz & Spencer Campbell
Putrescence Regnant, Exalted Funeral Press
Voidheart Symphony, Rowan, Rook and Decard
Minerva McJanda
Best Monster/Adversary
Archvillain Archive, Steven Pankotai
Authors: Hiten Dave, Noah Grand, Brittney Hay, Bryan Holmes, E.R.F. Jordan, Alexis Lewis, Cassandra MacDonald, Steven Pankotai, Vall Syrene
Big Bad Booklet 19-30, Hit Point Press
Authors: Bailey Wright, Verity Lane, Serena Langton, Jamila R. Nedjadi, Celeste Conowitch, Beth Ball, Lulu St James, Jasmine Bhullar, Jessica Marcrum, Kat Kruger, Jason Levine, Yubi Coates
Hal and Roger’s Creature Compendium, The Grinning Frog
Author: Stephen Hart
Home-Field Advantage: a Compendium of Lair Actions
Authors: Trekiros, Sean Vas Terra, Taron Pounds, Boyan Valev, Kirsty Kidd, Xhango Games, Zavier Bates, Devlin DM, Joe Gaylord
Nightfell – Bestiary for 5e, Mana Project Studio
Authors: Angelo Peluso, Andrea Lucca, Marco Giulio Fossati
Best Online Content
Across RPGSEA, momatoes
Dave Thaumavore RPG Reviews, Dave Thaumavore
Everhearth Inn, Everhearth Inn
RPGBOT.net, RPGBOT LLC
Sly Flourish Blog, Sly Flourish
Best Organized Play
Beneath a Stony Stump
Author: Douglas Bushong
I Find That Familiar
Author: Paul Gabat
Play the Game
Author: Robbie Pleasant
The Monster of Wonderia, Anthony Dreams Inc.
Author: Anthony Joyce
Two Hearts Apart
Author: Shu Qing Tan
Best Podcast
+1 Forward Gauntlet Community
Ain’t Slayed Nobody Push the Roll LLC
Kill Every Monster
Pink Fohawk
Role To Cast
Best Production Values
Bardsung: Legend of the Ancient Forge, Steamforged Games
Call of Cthulhu Classic Prop Set, H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
Complete Wizard Chronicle, Beadle and Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse
Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall, Wet Ink Games
Star Trek Adventures: Tricorder Collector’s Box Set, Modiphius Entertainment
Best RPG Related Product
Dice Carousel Kit, Gamer Concepts
Everway Silver Anniversary Edition – Deluxe Fortune Deck, The Everway Company
KULT: Labyrinths & Secret Chambers, Helmgast
Authors: Catherine Evans, Kristina Horner, Andreas Ruu Viklund, Alex Obernigg, Jacqueline Bryk, Fredik Toreblad, Mattias Närvä, Petter Nallo, Terje Nordin
Shadows of Esteren: Adeliane CD, Studio Agate
Things Heroes Say: A Fantasy Artbook & Phrasebook, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Author: Bryn Jones
Best Rules
Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Author: Nich Angell
Good Strong Hands, NerdBurger Games
Author: Craig Campbell
Haunted West, Darker Hue Studios
Authors: Chris Spivey, Angel Adeyoha, Evan Perlman, Daniel Kwan, Alexandra Jackson, Adam Alexander, Alex Mayo, Neall Raemonn Price, Misha Bushyager, Cameron Hays, Rose Bailey, Kenneth Hite, Cori Redford, Mark Morrison, Dennis Detwiller
NOVA, Gila RPGs
Author: Spencer Campbell
Rest in Pieces, Imagining Games
Author: Pete Petrusha
Best Setting
Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Author: Nich Angell
Eldritch Century – Chronicles of the Wounded Earth, Draco Studios
Authors: Ezzy Languzzi, Helen Gould, Lara Paige Turner, Elizabeth Chaipraditkul, Hiromi Cota, Erykah Fassett, Spider B. Perry, David Castro, Bernardo Alvarez, JC Alvarez, Ruben Bañuelos, Alastor Guzmán, Alvaros Zinos-Amaro, Dan SRT, Angus Abranson, Jerry D. Grayson, Hugo Huesca Thomas
Historia – Dark Fantasy Renaissance Setting for 5e, Mana Project Studio
Authors: Mirko Failoni, Michele Paroli, Matteo Pedroni
Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall, Wet Ink Games
Authors: Banana Chan, Sen-Foong Lim, Elton Lau, James Mendez Hodes, Aaron Catano-Saez, Ross Cheung, Kienna Shaw, Daniel Kwan, Jonaya Kemper, Sammi Lai
Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, Darrington Press
Authors: Matthew Mercer, Hannah Rose, Joames J. Haeck
Best Supplement
Call of Cthulhu: Cults of Cthulhu, Chaosium Inc.
Authors: Chris Lackey and Mike Mason
City of Mist: Shadows & Showdowns, Son of Oak Game Studio
Authors: Amit Moshe, Omer Shapira, Eran Aviram, Itamar Karbian, Jack Godwin, Chris Gunning, Saar Shai, Alicia Zur Szpiro, Marshall Oppel, Marcin Soboń
Root: The RPG: Travelers and Outsiders, Magpie Games
Authors: Brendan Conway, Sarah Doom, Marissa Kelly, Danielle Lauzon, Simon Moody, Sarah “Sam” Saltiel, Mark Diaz Truman, Camdon Wright, Miguel Ángel Espinoza
Sin: A Spire Sourcebook, Rowan, Rook and Decard
Authors: Grant Howitt, Christopher Taylor, JP Bradley, Basheer Ghouse, N Masyk, Thomas Manuel, Pauline Chan, Helen Gould, Cat Evans, Lio Keahna, Viditya Voleti, Chris Farnell, Christine Beard, Eleanor Hingley, Adrian Stone, Minerva McJanda, Mary Hamilton, Kyle Latino, Alex Darnaceno, Diogo assunção
Untold Encounters of the Random Kind, Loke Battle Mats
Authors: Tamzin Henderson, Matt Henderson, James Gray, Andres Roche
Best Writing
Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Author: Nich Angell
Dune – Adventures in the Imperium: Core Rulebook , Modiphius Entertainment
Authors: Richard August, Simon Berman, Banana Chan, Nathan Dowdell, Jason Durall, Khaldoun Khelil, Helena Nash, Andrew Peregrine, Hilary Sklar, Chris Spivey, Mari Tokuda, Rachel J Wilkinson, Ben Woerner
Fateforge: Tetralogy Box Set 5e, Studio Agate
KULT: Beyond Darkness and Madness, Helmgast
Author: Jason Fryer, Jacqueline Bryk, Alex Obernigg, and Petter Nallo
Rosenstrasse, A Story of Love and Survival, Unruly Designs
Author: Moyra Turkington, Jessica Hammer
Product of the Year
Call of Cthulhu Classic Prop Set, H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
Colostle: A Solo RPG Adventure, Nich Angell
Dune – Adventures in the Imperium: Core Rulebook Atreides Collector’s Edition , Modiphius Entertainment
Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall, Wet Ink Games
Odd Jobs, MacGuffin & Co.
Putrescence Regnant, Exalted Funeral Press
Root: The RPG, Magpie Games
The Troubleshooters, Helmgast
Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Evil Hat Productions
Uncaged: Goddesses, Unseelie Studios