Modiphius’ New Discworld Roleplaying Game Now Available!

August 5, 2026 by brennon

Modiphius are now giving folks who missed out on the Kickstarter campaign a chance to dive into Terry Pratchett's Discworld with their roleplaying game, Discworld - Adventures in Ankh-Morpork. The fun and nonsense start with the newly released Digest Edition Core Rulebook.

Digest Rulebook // Discworld: Adventures In Ankh-Morpork

This digest-size version of the Discworld roleplaying game rules features everything from the larger rulebook from the Kickstarter but in a smaller format. Inside, you'll find the unique Narrativium mechanics that were purpose-built for those diving into roleplaying in Pratchett's Discworld.

The mechanics presented by the Narrativium system make use of the full polyhedral set of dice (d4 to d20) with a strong focus on narrative, driven by player agency and choices which move the die that you roll for tests up and down in rank. It's a very fast and flexible system that encourages you to think on your feet, whether you're playing as Guards, bumbling Wizards or thieves from the Guild!

Introduction // Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork

In addition to the core mechanics of the game, Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork includes full character creation rules and a set of pre-generated Thieves for your initial campaigns. You'll also find background on Ankh-Morpork, helping you familiarise yourself with iconic locations such as the Unseen University and the Shades.

Characters // Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork

Profiles for iconic characters like Rincewind, Vimes and Venitari are also all included within the pages, plus a full NPC generator that means you can create more misfits to slot into your games. The roleplaying game feels like a real labour of love from folks who enjoy Discworld and its characters.

Adventure // Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork

Last but not least, you'll also find a full introductory adventure called Bad Eggs in the Big City, which gives you a taste of what life is like in the city of Ankh-Morpork. If you order the physical rulebook from Modiphius, you'll also get a complimentary PDF as part of the package. You can also just buy the PDF version of the rules if you prefer digital options for your roleplaying.

If you're looking for a very different style of roleplaying game set in the quirky, weird and funny world of Discworld, maybe consider picking this up and giving it a go. You can still get the free Quickstart Rules if you like, so you can give it a go before you dive in.

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