To Be or Not to Be a Villain: Adventure for 5e & ZWEIHANDER RPG

In this tabletop RPG, players take on the roles of nine nobles in a retelling of Hamlet. They must cooperate and plot against one another to claim the throne of Denmark. The game includes two adventures, one compatible with the fifth edition of D&D and the other Powered by ZWEIHÄNDER RPG.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Take on the role of a lifetime as one of the nine nobles in this tabletop RPG retelling of Hamlet. In this adventure, players will cooperate and plot against one another for the throne of Denmark.

Experience the world of Hamlet like never before in this unique tabletop role-playing game. For more than a century, Denmark has been at war with Norway. But after an uneasy ceasefire was brokered, old King Hamlet perished under mysterious circumstances. When a monarch dies without having officially named a successor, that leaves the kingdom to the noble council. And with it, their vote for whom shall inherit the throne. Become General Claudius, Queen Gertrude, Polonia, Ophelia, Laertes, Horatio, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, or even young prince Hamlet.

This book contains two adventures, one compatible with the fifth edition of the world's oldest role-playing game and the other Powered by ZWEIHÄNDER RPG.

The noble council has convened, and the fate of Denmark hangs in the balance. Will you rise to the occasion and claim the throne, or will you be defeated in your quest for power? The choice is yours, but the consequences will be far-reaching. The game is set in the late 16th century, during the reign of King Hamlet. You will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of characters, including the famous Prince Hamlet, his mother Gertrude, his uncle Claudius, and his friends Horatio and Laertes.

Each noble has their own unique motivations and goals, and you will need to navigate the treacherous political landscape of Denmark to achieve your objectives. You will face challenges and obstacles along the way, including rival noble houses, conspiracies, and supernatural forces. But with your wit, cunning, and strategic skills, you may be able to overcome these challenges and emerge victorious.

The game is designed to be both challenging and immersive, with a rich and detailed world that you can explore and interact with. You will have the opportunity to make choices that will have a significant impact on the outcome of the game, and you will need to think carefully about your actions and their consequences.

So, if you are looking for a unique and exciting tabletop role-playing game that retells the classic story of Hamlet, then look no further than this book. Take on the role of a noble and experience the world of Hamlet like never before.

Weight: 1078g
Dimension: 222 x 287 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781524875497