Tales from the Loop RPG

Enter a world of wonder and mystery with Tales from the Loop RPG, the award-winning tabletop role-playing game inspired by the stunning artwork of Simon Stålenhag. Set in an alternate 1980s where advanced technology coexists with everyday life, this game invites players to take on the roles of kids solving strange and thrilling mysteries in their hometown, all while balancing school, friendships, and growing up.

Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, E.T., and retro-futuristic storytelling, Tales from the Loop offers a unique blend of nostalgia, mystery, and science fiction.

Play kids solving mysteries in a sci-fi ’80s that never was.

Welcome to Tales from the Loop, the award-winning tabletop roleplaying game based on the stunning retro-futuristic art of Simon Stålenhag. In this beautifully strange world, you play as Kids living in a version of the 1980s where strange machines and government experiments are just part of everyday life.

Robots roam the countryside. Time behaves strangely. And somewhere, deep below ground, something has gone terribly wrong.

Tales from the Loop uses a simple, elegant ruleset that focuses on story, emotion, and mystery - perfect for fans of Stranger Things, E.T., and classic Amblin-style adventures. No one dies in this game, but growing up is the real challenge.

Inside this hardcover rulebook, you’ll find:

- Full rules for creating your own group of Kids
- A rich alternate 1980s setting (Sweden or Boulder City, Nevada)
- Simple D6-based system designed for storytelling
- Four complete adventures forming a connected campaign
- Guidance for creating your own mysteries and NPCs
- Gorgeous artwork and evocative layout throughout

Whether you’re reliving your own childhood - or just imagining a weirder one - Tales from the Loop is an unforgettable blend of sci-fi, mystery, and youthful wonder.