Evil Hat Productions — Blades in the Dark: Tabletop RPG of Heists, Gangs & Haunts

Step into the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city

Blades in the Dark, from Evil Hat Productions, invites you to lead a crew of daring scoundrels as they chase fortune amid rival gangs, noble houses, and vengeful spirits. The city hums with steam, neon, and danger, offering atmosphere-rich sessions that reward bold choices without promising exact outcomes.

This game shines thanks to a ready-to-play setting that includes maps, factions, NPCs, and story hooks to spark quick starts and seamless scene transitions. Whether you crave a tight, single-session caper or an expansive ongoing campaign, Blades in the Dark scales to your table and playstyle.

What you get

• A fully developed setting with maps, factions, NPCs, and story hooks to facilitate easy gameplay.
• Flexible design that fits both one-shots and long-term campaigns.
• Rich variety within a single book to fuel multiple, distinct adventures.
• Classic crime-driven action—heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, and skirmishes—each with opportunities to gain riches.

How it plays at your table

Gameplay emphasizes collaborative planning, crew decisions, and consequence-driven outcomes, creating a cinematic mood built on atmosphere, tension, and character-driven drama.

• Adaptable pacing that respects your group’s session length and tempo.
• Supports quick tabletop setups and deeper, longer arcs alike.

Whether you’re setting up a tense weekend session or a weekly campaign, Blades in the Dark offers a versatile playground where every choice shapes the city you build together.