The Game Master's Deck of Boons and Banes
40 game-changing, character-shifting cards and a companion book for 5th edition RPG adventures
$30.39
- Paperback
88 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2025
Summary
DARE YOUR PLAYERS TO TEMPT FATE!
Whether you’re looking to reward your party for a job well done or show them the consequences of angering the wrong deity, The Game Master’s Deck of Boons and Banes can bring a shifting power dynamic to every session.
Conceived by tabletop RPG expert Ginny Di and featuring 20 boon and 20 bane cards, all stunningly illustrated by Tim Foley, this deck will help you advance player goals or hurl them (and your story) in an entirely different direct…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781956403886 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1956403884 |
| Author: | Ginny Di, Tim Foley |
| Publisher: | Media Lab Books |
| Imprint: | Media Lab Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 88 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 144mm x 91mm |
| Series: | The Game Master Series |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“I could not be more excited about this 40-card deck and accompanying guidebook. Unlike The Deck of Many Things’ instantaneous chaos, the Deck of Boons and Banes introduces narrative-driven blessings and curses that can have long-standing consequences and lead to compelling roleplaying moments. Best of all, this deck oftentimes subverts the mechanics of D&D–even some that haven’t changed in a decade and continue to remain unchanged in the new edition by adding the potential for danger and excitement to traditionally safe activities (like sleeping!).” –Jordan Ramee, GameSpot
“Yet another epic offering from the ongoing Media Lab Books Game Master’s collection. Whether looking for the perfect gift for the GM who has everything, or simply searching for a new way to spice up 5E compatible TTRPGs, Ginny Di’s The Game Master’s Deck of Boons and Banes is one of those unique additions to the table that will leave a lasting impression on players and their in-game characters. 10⁄10 –Jenny Melzer, Comic Book Resources
About The Author
Ginny Di
Ginny Di is a Denver-based tabletop gaming YouTuber, cosplayer and TTRPG influencer who loves telling stories, bringing characters to life, and helping viewers have more fun with their tabletop games.
Tim Foley was born in Flint, Michigan, and since attending college at the Kendall School of Design, has made his home in Grand Rapids on the west side of the state. A freelance illustrator for the past three decades, his work has appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world and books have included many titles in the bestselling young adult “Who Was” biography series, as well as Cooking for Wizards, Warriors and Dragons and the companion book, Drinking with Wizards, Warriors and Dragons.
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