HackMaster 25th Anniversary Edition, a Fantasy RPG
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The next edition of the Game of the Year that began the old school renaissance, defined the retro-RPG movement & redefines modern RPGs
Backers: 1021
Average Pledge Per Backer: $324
Funded: $331,071 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 27th -> Sep 10th (46 days)
Project By: Kenzer and Company
Backers: 1021
Average Pledge Per Backer: $324
Funded: $331,071 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 27th -> Sep 10th (46 days)
Project By: Kenzer and Company
$331,071
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 10 @ 17:03 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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$300,000!! You’ve Breached the $300,000 Curtain Wall and Invaded Kickstarterland! 
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You’ve busted through the final barrier! Time to collect EPs, Honor, Fame and, of course, to loot and pillage this Kickstarter for good!You’ve bested the $300,000 stretch goal, unlocking more than 80 stretch goals and a dragon’s hoard of... (Read More)
The $295,000 Guardians Defeated!! Improved Graphic Design Unlocked!
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You’re butchering stretch goals up and down the corridor as the HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition campaign grows and grows!You’ve bested the $295,000 stretch goal, unlocking additional graphic design support for what are shaping up to be the... (Read More)
The $290,000 Monster Falls!! Another Bonus for the Greatest Bestiary Ever Seen!
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
You’re slaying stretch goal after stretch goal as your HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition campaign continues to expand!A final critical hit has dropped the $290,000 stretch goal, unlocking another premium feature for the already super-premium... (Read More)
You’ve Conquered the $285,000 Goal!! More Adventure Awaits!
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The greatest backers EVER continue to shatter goals and the HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition pushes ever higher!After your successful Kickstarter invasion, you’ve laid waste to the $285,000 stretch goal, unlocking another full-length HackMaster... (Read More)
You’ve Motored Past the $280,000 Goal!! Drive Around Town in HackMaster Style!
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition backers keep on zooming along!You most amazing and excellent backers have driven right past $280,000, unlocking a free HackMaster license plate frame (design TBD). This is another stretch reward suggested by a... (Read More)
You’ve Defeated the $275,000 Beast!! We’re Goin’ Digital: Virtual Table Top Support Unlocked!!!
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition backers keep on storming the Kickstarter campaign!You’ve teamed up to hack your way through $275,000, unlocking creation and support for an official HackMaster XXV Foundry virtual table top! This system,... (Read More)
You’ve Lightning Bolted $270,000!! 75th Stretch Goal Shattered!! New Adventure Unlocked!
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You keep on rolling! The HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition continues the unstoppable momentum!! SEVENTY-FIVE stretch goals attained!!! 75!! But yet, a few stretch goals still remain within reach!!You blasted right past $270,000, unlocked ANOTHER PDF... (Read More)
You Charged Right Through $265,000!! Free Combat Accessory PDF Unlocked!
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You keep on winning at the tilts! The HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition continues the unstoppable momentum!! A few stretch goals remain!!Dungeon crawling right past $265,000 earned you more free goodies. This time it’s a FREE HackMaster companion... (Read More)
You Stealthily Pickpocketed that $260,000!! More Art for All of the Core Quartet!
September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The HackMaster XXV Anniversary Edition keeps getting bigger and bigger! You amazing HackMaster faithful have slain every stretch goal we could invent so far! You’re adding new freebies, features and add-ons to your stash every day at this... (Read More)
The $255,000 Stretch Goal Dropped Like a Sleeping Orc Sentry!! More Adventure Released!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Hacker-Backers just keep rolling on! You amazing dice-jockeys have rolled right past the $255,000 stretch goal.With $255,000 behind you, you’ve unlocked The Widows of Kor Peak, a mini-adventure set in the wilderness south of Frandor’s Keep in... (Read More)
The $250,000 Swak-Iron Dragon SLAIN!! A New World Unlocked! TELLENE!
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE!! The world’s GREATEST gamers have thrust the HackMaster XXV Kickstarter campaign right through the belly of the $250,000 beast!With $250,000 behind you, you’ve unlocked a whole world to play in. We’re arming each of you... (Read More)
You’ve Passed $245,000 and Unlocked the 70th Stretch Goal!!
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
OUTSANDING!! The finest roleplaying enthusiasts in the TERRAVERSE have just propelled their HackMaster XXV Kickstarter campaign beyond $245,000 and reached the 70th unlock! Simply amazing!Since you’ve now cleared $245,000 you’ve unlocked an... (Read More)
$240,000 Falls! 2nd Bookmark Added to the Player Character Codex!!
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The BEST backers in the world have just pushed their HackMaster XXV Kickstarter campaign past $240,000! Simply amazing!Since you’ve now cleared $240,000 you blew past another stretch goal! You’ve added a 2nd Bookmark Ribbon to the Player... (Read More)
$235,000 Bites the Dust! 20 More Magical Goodies Added to the GmG!
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You amazing backers have pushed HackMaster XXV beyond $235,000! The HackMaster gaming revolution is steamrolling along! Lesser games beware!!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now cleared $235,000, skipping (betty) past another stretch... (Read More)
You’ve Plundered the $230,000 in about 12 hours! A New PDF Adventure Unlocked for Purchase!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
HackMaster XXV continues to defy typical Kickstarter predictions! You’re growing this campaign at an amazing daily clip!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now cleared $230,000, hitting yet another stretch goal! You’ve unlocked a new... (Read More)
You’re Digging Deeper: the $225,000 Stretch Treasures Have Been Unearthed! More Premium Extras For Your Ultra-Premium Hardcovers!
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A slew of new Hack-backers helped the campaign jump right past both the $220,000 and the $225,000 stretch goals!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now cleared $225,000, two more stretch goals, which both happen to be new features for two... (Read More)
The $215,000 level has been sacked! Another Adventure Add-on!
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You amazing backers passed the $215,000 stretch goal effortlessly in less than a day!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now cleared $215,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – A entirely new stand-alone adventure,... (Read More)
The $210,000 Stretch Goal falls! Another Free Setting Book Gained!
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You amazing backers dropped the $210,000 stretch goal like a wounded goblin with a rusty dagger!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now surmounted $210,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – A third FREE setting book:... (Read More)
You’ve trampled the $205,000 level! Onward and Downward!
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Another day, another treasure attained as you kick in doors and take names looting the $205,000 level!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter just blasted past $205,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – a dozen more talents... (Read More)
$200,000! HackMaster XXV Backers are Crushing It! Also, MORE DICE!
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Another day, another treasure attained as you hack your way past $195,000 and sack the $200,000 level!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter jumped right past $200,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – HackMaster’s famous... (Read More)
$195,000 Stretch Goal Plundered! Two More Mines of Chaos Revealed! New Add-Ons!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Another dungeon level cleared, you reached past $195,000 and have $200k in sight!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has slain $195,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – a second FREE setting PDF book. This supplement... (Read More)
$190,000 Stretch Goal SHATTERED! Magical Spell Avalanche! New Bundle Offers!!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Another day, another stretch goal falls: you reached past $190,000 in the blink of an eye!The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now passed $190,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – 22 NEW mage spells. We’re adding... (Read More)
SHIPPING UPDATE plus $185,000 Stretch Goal UNLOCKED, New Mine G and Frandor's Update, Too!
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You managed to quickly pick that lock and grab the treasure from $185,000 in just one day! The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now passed $185,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – A FREE Setting Book: P’Bapar’s... (Read More)
ANOTHER Stretch Goal Defeated — $180,000 UNLOCKED!
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You've Kicked Down Another Milestone.The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now surpassed $180,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – A free adventure! This 1st-2nd level PDF adventure's set in the Frandor's Keep area... (Read More)
HOODY-HOO!! $175,000 BROKEN!
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU DID IT — $175,000 UNLOCKED! You absolutely smashed another milestone. The HackMaster 25th Anniversary Kickstarter has now passed $175,000, which means you've unlocked another stretch goal – 40 NEW cleric spells to arm your holy warriors!... (Read More)
$170,000 Mark Trampled! HSST Unleashed
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Salutations Amazing HackBackers! You’ve surmounted the $170,000 stretch goal and earned another unlock to give the most important HackMaster participants, our wonderful GMs, a little love by unlocking: the legendary HackMaster Smartass Smackdown... (Read More)
An Otherworldly Update
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Hackers, Spellslingers and Zealots, By now you’ve seen several freebies piling up in relation to our HackMaster XXV holy rollers, the clergy. Way back in 1993 we made the design decision to revamp everyone’s least favorite class,... (Read More)
$165000 stretch left in the dust, more free stuff added to the Player’s Guide to Adventuring!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and HackMasters of all stripes! You’ve dusted the $165,000 stretch goal and earned another unlock: 20 New Cleric Ceremonial Rites will be added to the Player’s Guide to Adventuring! Let’s have a look at the upcoming goals: The... (Read More)
A *NEW* Power d4 UNLOCKED!!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings loyal backers and supporters! You’ve broken yet another stretch goal, unlocking a new add-on for your dice arsenal, the POWER d4!! This dice has great bounce and action, unlike the traditional pyramidal d4. This penetration monster is a... (Read More)
Can You Unlock the HackMaster XXV GM Shield? Plus another Mines of Chaos release!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Are you FAN enough??Unlock the greatest GM Shield since the absolutely LEGENDARY 32-panel HackMaster 4th ed. monstrous GM Shield. We think our in-progress design looks to be more beautiful and quite possibly the most useful GM Shield ever! Do you... (Read More)
Delving Deeper into the Mines of Chaos
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Backers and well met! Today we explore the evil valley that holds the Mines of Chaos. Situated not far from Frandor’s Keep, this long forgotten canyon was at one time an active mining area. Now, populated by vicious denizens bent on the... (Read More)
$150K SMASHED: Gnomeling & Power d3 Unlocked!
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
GenCon 2026 is in the books, and the post-con momentum is unstoppable! Backers, you easily slew the $150,000 mark. Thanks to your relentless momentum, the gnomeling, a brand-new playable species, is officially unlocked for your HackMaster XXV... (Read More)
Final GenCon Update...and NEW dice offer!!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We spent an amazing GenCon 2026 showing off the new HackMaster, filling each day with fantastic, well attended events. Best of all, we met many of you amazing backers (including backer #1!!). We enjoyed sharing some of the new rules and running... (Read More)
Report from Gen Con Day 1
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Great first day at Gen Con! We were told HackMaster ranks #16 overall in RPG events for a single game at the convention. That's a tremendous accomplishment, and it's all thanks to our incredible volunteers and demo crews. You guys have been amazing!... (Read More)
$125K DEFEATED! Teflon Billy's Special Unlocked!
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Next Dungeon Levels: A New Species & The Power d3!Backers, You broke through the humanoid onslaught and are delving deeper to mightier monsters guarding greater treasures! You have officially defeated the $125,000 threshold, unlocking Teflon... (Read More)
$110,000 goals unlocked and new $125,000 goals announced
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
$110K SMASHED! Double Specialists & 40 Spells Unlocked! Heading to $125K to UNLEASH Teflon Billy’s Dwarven Mage Special!Hacker-Backers, You didn't just breach the line—you completely obliterated it! We have officially marched past $110,000... (Read More)
$100K Easily Defeated! Mine "A" Unlocked, Hacklopedia Ribbons Secured, & We're Heading to Gen Con!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$100,000!! Nat 20! You 1000% funded in under 10 hours!Backers, We have officially breached the legendary $100,000 mark! To fund a campaign of this magnitude in the opening stretch is a monumental feat, and it is all because this community fights... (Read More)
$90K Overrun! Half-Ogres, PC Conversion Kit, & Frandor's Keep on the Borderlands Unlocked!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$90,000 Groin Stomped! The Stronghold Stands!Backers, You hit the lower levels and absolutely steamrolled the $90,000 tier, clearing out the humanoids, reinforcing the lower bailey, and unlocking MORE TREASURE. Because of your relentless advance, we... (Read More)
$80K Annihilated! Destroy Undead, Specialist Mages, & GMG Ribbons Secured!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$80,000 CHEST LOOTED! Grab the Boodle!! Backers, The undead have been blasted and mages finally have some advanced class love! You completely overwhelmed the $80,000 tier, giving our clerics the ultimate power trip and handing the keys of the arcane... (Read More)
$70K Level Overrun! Pixie Fairies, Zero-Level Rules, & Codex Ribbons Secured!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$70,000 SLAIN! Codex Ribbons & Pixie Fairies Unlocked! The denizens of the mines of chaos are threatening to burst forthBackers, You didn't just bull rush the $70,000 tier—you absolutely flattened it! The dice are burning hot, the loot is piled... (Read More)
$60K Shattered! New Weapons Unlocked + Player’s Guide to Adventuring Ribbon!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$60,000 Cleared! Armed and Dangerous! Subject: Dear Hackers, The onslaught continues! You just slew $60,000, which means the armory doors have been kicked open and the Player’s Guide to Adventuring is getting a spiffy upgrade. Here is what you... (Read More)
WORLDWIDE shipping for physical copies
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, quick update, we DO OFFER shipping all over the globe. No idea what box we ticked in KS backend but we WILL FIX IT and those responsible will be sacked. Do not fear and go ahead and back safely. We've always delivered and shipped worldwide,... (Read More)
$50K Shattered! Honor Tokens & CharGen Assistants Unlocked!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$50,000 CRITICAL HIT! YOUR Treasury Grows! Hackers, You just cleared the $50,000 great room of foes and looted the first level treasury! Because of your incredible onslaught, a massive wave of new features has just been added to the campaign: CharGen... (Read More)
We can’t keep up! Multiple stretch goals FIREBALLED!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Unstoppable! Stretch Goals Falling Like Kobolds! Backers, We launched at 9:00 AM, funded in 4 minutes, and you haven't stopped rolling critical hits since! You are tearing through our stretch goal map faster than we can type updates. Because of your... (Read More)
Funded in 4 Minutes! You absolute legends!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
HOODY-HOO! Funding Goal Shattered like a Shoddy Goblin Shield! To our incredible mob of backers, When we opened the gates at 6:00/9:00 AM, we knew the HackMaster community was fierce—but this is a massive critical hit! Thanks to your overwhelming... (Read More)
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