Immerse yourself in the shadows of the Pacific Northwest
This mid-'90s serial killer investigation TTRPG is Itchfunding Now.
Midnight of the Century is a mid-'90s pre-apocalyptic serial killer investigation TTRPG inspired by '90s movies and TV shows like Millennium, Silence of the Lambs, Twin Peaks, and Homicide: Life on the Street.
The full game is still in development but you can get the Primer right now!
We're less than £500 away from unlocking solo rules!
The Primer serves as a quickstart guide and introduction to Midnight of the Century, containing everything you need to learn and run the game, including:
- A lightweight no combat framework for running investigations.
- Rules for creating an Investigator, with two Specialism to choose from offering distinct playstyles: the shrewd Profiler and cunning Occultist.
- A taste of the dark secrets running under the surface of the mysterious and enigmatic Pacific Northwest of the 1990s.
- An introductory investigation tracking a ritualistic killer through rain-soaked Seattle.
Your support goes towards improving the final book, which is due for release later this year.
The Primer is an early preview of the full Midnight of the Century rulebook currently in development. The complete book adds the following additional rules:
- Additional investigations from an array of amazing guest writers
- Doom phases Midday, Dusk, and Midnight
- A setting guide for Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver
- An expanded Fracture table
- More Investigator Specialisms
- The full history of the Oroboro Group, both public and secret
- Guidance on building investigations and clues
- Consultants offering new expertise and complications
- Clothing options for Investigator creation
- And much more!
Purchasing the Primer gets you full access to the final game when completed.
Back at the Deluxe tier and you'll get a print copy of the Midnight of the Century Primer.
Print copy of the Midnight of the Century Primer
- Colin Le Sueur - Writer and Designer
- Karen Twelves - Line Editor
- Amy Le Sueur - Copy Editor and Proofreader
- Chris Bissette (The Wretched, Pathfinder 2nd Edition) - Guest Writer
- Graeme Barber (The Foundation, Cyberpunk Red) - Guest Writer
- Emma Lambert (WebDM) - Guest Writer
Josh Domanski, tabletop writer and designer (Liminal Horror)
Midnight of the Century is a clever mashup of pieces of some of my favorite systems, pulled together by inspiration from some of my favorite media. It all clicks in a way where I instantly want to get it to the table.
Emmet Byrne, tabletop writer and designer (Old Oak Games)
Midnight of the Century absolutely nails the vibe and feel of serial killer drama with a hint of supernatural weirdness. As a huge fan of Millennium, Silence of the Lambs, and Seven, I can't wait to get my hands on the finished book!
Midnight of the Century is Itchfunding now!
