Fighting Fantasy is Back Again

Fighting Fantasy is back, and its raking it in on Kickstarter.

There can’t be a single person reading this blog who hasn’t played a Fighting Fantasy book. These adventures are as big a part of the evolution of tabletop gaming as The Lord of the RIngs, D&D and Games Workshop. No doubt, therefore, that most of you are having a little squeee! moment just knowing you can buy the early titles all over again.

That’s right, five of the all-time classic Fighting Fantasy adventures are on the comeback trail, with The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, Deathrap Dungeon, City of Thieves, The Citadel of Chaos and The Forest of Doom now starring in their own Kickstarter campaign. Each features their original (not to mention seminal) covers and interior artwork.

Also, these new editions will be printed in ‘B’ format (130 mm x 198 mm / 5.12 in x 7.8 in), which makes them larger than the original books, and the same size as the later, chunkier. Advanced Fighting Fantasy books.

This campaign’s adventure ends on Tuesday, March 18th.

Images courtesy of Steve Jackson Games

The image features five classic Fighting Fantasy adventure books lined up in a row, each with distinct cover art. From left to right, the titles are: "The Forest of Doom," "The Citadel of Chaos," "City of Thieves," "Deathtrap Dungeon," and "The Warlock of Firetop Mountain," which is marked with a question mark, indicating its cover is yet to be revealed. The covers showcase vibrant illustrations, with themes of fantasy and adventure, and the text prominently displays the titles and authors, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. The background is a dark color, enhancing the visibility of the book covers and the bold title "Fighting Fantasy Returns!" at the top.

An open Fighting Fantasy book displays two pages featuring a detailed black-and-white illustration on the left. The artwork depicts a humanoid figure with avian features, seated in a wooden chair shaped like a bird of prey. The right page contains text with numbered sections guiding the reader through the adventure, with a small navigation box at the bottom. The overall layout showcases the classic design and style of the Fighting Fantasy series, emphasizing its rich storytelling and artwork.

The image features the logo of "Fighting Fantasy," prominently displayed against a dark background. The logo includes the initials "FF" in bold, stylized letters, surrounded by a circular emblem that incorporates a sword and a figure, symbolizing adventure and heroism. Below the logo, the tagline reads, "PART STORY, PART GAME - YOU ARE THE HERO!" in large, white letters, emphasizing the interactive nature of the series. The overall color scheme combines green, gold, and white, creating a striking visual impact.

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