Tales from the Loop

Tales from the Loop is a tabletop roleplaying game set in an alternate 1980s where advanced technology exists alongside everyday life, creating unique mysteries for players to solve. Players take on the roles of teenagers dealing with both mundane problems and extraordinary events tied to a massive particle accelerator known as the Loop.

Theme and Setting

The game emphasizes narrative, exploration, and collaborative worldbuilding, offering a streamlined ruleset and a focus on character development and emotional engagement, targeting both younger and older audiences. The gameplay is designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder, reminiscent of classic science fiction films, while also exploring themes of childhood, responsibility, and the impact of technology on society.

How Play Feels

Tales from the Loop plunges players into an alternate version of the 1980s, a world infused with advanced technology born from massive underground particle accelerators. These accelerators, known as 'the Loop,' are located in Sweden and Nevada, and serve as the focal point for the game's strange and wondrous mysteries.

What Makes It Distinct

The setting blends the mundane with the extraordinary, where everyday life is juxtaposed with robots, magnetic vehicles, and remnants of failed scientific experiments. This creates a unique atmosphere of nostalgia and eerie wonder .

Where It May Not Fit

You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table.