Welcome to the Museum of Role Playing Games. We use these virtual galleries to show visitors a representative assortment of rare and out of print games, some dating from the beginning of the hobby.

Role playing games started in 1974, with the publication of Dungeons & Dragons. The hobby grew slowly, peaking in the 1990s, but it is still going strong. Most of the old classics are known today only by name and reputation. They are rarely seen, making it difficult for interested individuals to learn about them.

Hence, the museum. We provide detailed reviews, including the main mechanics of play and personal reminiscences. Where possible, we direct people to resources for those games still supported and played.

At present, the museum is built largely around the personal collection of the curator. We continue to slowly expand to showcase other early role playing games.


Mock up of proposed facilities
Wizard Explorer Fear Superheroes Scribe

Fantasy Wing

Science Fiction Wing

Horror Wing

Other Games

Alphabetical List

 

We also showcase two special collections. The Tekumel collection features Empire of the Petal Throne and other games set on the world of Tekumel. The Jorune collection features two editions of the Skyrealms of Jorune game and a number of supplements for them.

Tekumel warrior

The Tekumel special collection

Earth-Tec armor

The Jorune special collection

March 5, 2008. Museum staff mourn the passing of RPG pioneer and legend, Gary Gygax.

March 23, 2008. We have added reviews of the Sailor Moon RPG and Monsters! Monsters!.
February 29, 2008. We have added a review of Tunnels & Trolls.
October 6, 2007. We have revised our review of The Fantasy Trip.
August 23, 2007. We have changed this homepage to make navigation a bit easier.

Email the curator (rdushay@mindspring.com)