Legacy
The **Escape from New York** franchise is notable for its influence on the science fiction and action genres, as well as its exploration of themes related to authority, individualism, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Both films have left a lasting impact on pop culture, contributing to Carpenter's legacy as a master filmmaker and solidifying Kurt Russell's status as an iconic action star. The character of Snake Plissken remains a symbol of anti-heroism in cinema.
About the Development Team
Dave Scott
Dave is the CEO and Founder of Evil Genius Games. He has been playing tabletop roleplaying games since he was in 6th grade. Dave built his career creating technology enabled businesses that transform consumer experiences. He was the founder/cofounder of NextPlanetOver (with Milton Griepp CEO of ICv2), Marketfish, and Laughly. He has also worked for large technology businesses such as Amazon, AT&T and Twitter. Mr. Scott is also the author of two best selling marketing books - The New Rules of Lead Generation and the Essential Guide to Small Business Marketing (out of print) - and an award winning podcast called Marketing Superstars. Dave received his Bachelors of Science from The College of William & Mary and his MBA from The Wharton School.
Sigfried Trent
Sig has been playing and designing games all his life. He’s best known as the lead designer and writer of Everyday Heroes (Evil Genius Games), creator of the Advanced Feats series (Kobold Press), and as the lead of the venerable community project, The Netbook of Feats. Sigfried also writes about game design, travel, politics, and philosophy on his collection of blogs: SigTrent Games, Sig’s Thought Dispensary, Trail and Hitch, and 2 Huge In Japan.
About Evil Genius Games
Evil Genius Games, a game publisher, was founded in 2021 to launch the best modern TTRPG system that ushers in a new era in tabletop roleplaying. Its flagship product, Everyday Heroes—the spiritual successor to d20 Modern—is the ultimate, modern-day, gaming platform. Evil Genius Games also brings your favorite action movies to the gaming table with movie licenses from such titles as The Crow, Escape from New York, Highlander, Kong: Skull Island, Total Recall, Rambo, Pacific Rim, and Universal Soldier.
In 2025, Evil Genius Games plans to release Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure Path and Pacific Rim Cinematic Adventure Path. Each Adventure Path promises over 100 hours of exciting gameplay plus the most comprehensive bestiary of Titans and Kaiju ever assembled. Both projects are available for pre-order here.
In the future, Evil Genius Games will unveil three, new, role-playing game lines and one product extension—Intergalactic Heroes (its science fiction system), Everyday Arcana (its urban fantasy system), and the highly-anticipated Military Heroes system. In addition to their thrilling narratives, these new products will provide exhilarating, innovative, and immersive gameplay experiences for everyone around the table.
Evil Genius Games has demonstrated extraordinary resilience and creativity, thriving through the rise and fall of industry trends. Even amidst challenges such as team resignations, a lawsuit against Netflix, and moments of controversy, the company has remained steadfast in its mission to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences to the tabletop roleplaying community, delivering one of the best TTRPG systems, and solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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What is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game?
A Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) is a genre of games where players take on the roles of characters in a fictional setting, with the narrative and actions guided by a set of rules. These games are typically played in person around a table, though digital platforms such as Roll20 and Foundry VTT have expanded their accessibility online. TTRPGs are widely known for their emphasis on creativity, cooperative storytelling, and player-driven narratives, combining elements of improv theater, strategy, and chance.
In a typical TTRPG, one player takes on the role of the Game Master (GM), who is responsible for creating and controlling the world, the story, and the non-player characters (NPCs) that players interact with. The GM also enforces the game’s rules and resolves situations where dice rolls or other random mechanics come into play. The remaining players each create and control player characters (PCs), who are the protagonists of the story. These characters are typically equipped with abilities, skills, and attributes that are used to solve problems, navigate challenges, and interact with the game world.
The heart of TTRPGs is roleplaying, where players use their characters' traits, backgrounds, and motivations to make decisions and interact with the world. Players may engage in combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, and social interaction with NPCs or other players. The actions and consequences of these decisions are often determined by a combination of rules and dice rolls. For example, in Dungeons & Dragons, the outcome of an action might be determined by rolling a twenty-sided die (d20), with the results influenced by the character's stats or abilities.
While the rules are important, TTRPGs are fundamentally about collaborative storytelling. The GM sets the scene, describes the environment, and presents challenges, but the players are the ones who drive the story forward through their choices. This interaction between the players’ actions and the world built by the GM creates a dynamic, ever-evolving narrative that can be deeply immersive.
TTRPGs can span a variety of genres, such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, and historical fiction, allowing players to experience stories in vastly different worlds. Popular systems include Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and niche systems like the Highlander Cinematic Adventure. Some systems focus more on combat and tactical gameplay, while others emphasize storytelling, problem-solving, or character development.
Game systems vary in complexity, from straightforward games like Fiasco to intricate rule-heavy systems like Cyberpunk Red or Shadowrun. TTRPGs are highly customizable, with rules often being adjusted or homebrewed to fit the preferences of the players or the GM. This flexibility is part of what makes TTRPGs unique, as each group can shape the experience to suit their style of play.
The social aspect of TTRPGs is a major draw, as they encourage collaboration and communication between players. Many games are designed to foster teamwork, requiring players to work together to solve problems or defeat powerful enemies. This cooperative environment, combined with the creativity required to roleplay and think on your feet, makes TTRPGs a unique and rewarding experience for participants.
Whether played as a one-shot (a single session) or an ongoing campaign (spanning multiple sessions or years), TTRPGs offer limitless opportunities for storytelling and adventure. The combination of dice, imagination, and player agency makes each session an unpredictable and highly engaging experience, where no two campaigns are ever the same.
Set in a dystopian future where Manhattan has been transformed into a maximum-security prison, players assume the roles of diverse characters navigating the perilous environment of a besieged New York City.
In this cinematic adventure, players engage in storytelling and strategic gameplay, collaborating to complete missions, overcome obstacles, and face threats from the prison's inhabitants, including gangs and hostile forces.
The game emphasizes player choice and character development, allowing participants to customize their abilities and make impactful decisions that influence the narrative of the adventure.
Utilizing thematic elements and aesthetic design inspired by the original film, Escape From New York: Cinematic Adventure aims to capture the gritty atmosphere of the movie while providing a unique gameplay experience.
Fans of the film and tabletop gaming alike can explore the game's mechanics, which combine resource management, combat, and skill checks, to create a rich, engaging experience that echoes the tension and excitement of the cinematic classic.
Plissken must navigate the dangerous streets filled with criminals to save the President within a 24-hour timeframe, or else a bomb implanted in his body will detonate.
The film received positive reviews for its innovative storytelling, atmospheric setting, and Russell's performance. It has since become a cult classic and is regarded as one of Carpenter's most iconic works.
Plissken is tasked with retrieving a device known as the "Black Box," which holds critical information about the government. As he navigates a corrupt city filled with hostile gangs and a totalitarian regime, Plissken confronts both external threats and his personal demons.
Though the film received mixed reviews upon release, it has developed a following over the years, appreciated for its social commentary and stylized action sequences.