The Thundercats Roleplaying Game is Here!
- Dec 16, 2025
- 3 min read
Thunder - Thunder - Thundercats Hoooo! You can play as your favorite Thunderian in an awesome paper and pencil roleplaying game!
ThunderCats Ho! The Classic 80s Cartoon Roars onto Your Tabletop
If you grew up shouting "Snarf!" or wielding an imaginary Sword of Omens, your childhood dreams are about to get a stat block. Dynamite Toys & Games has launched a campaign for The ThunderCats Roleplaying Game, an official tabletop adaptation that lets you and your friends step into the paws of Lion-O, Cheetara, and Panthro to defend Third Earth from the evil Mumm-Ra.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: The ThunderCats Roleplaying Game is Here! by Dynamite Toys & Games (developed by Lynnvander Studios).
What It Is: This is a fully licensed tabletop roleplaying game powered by the 5th Edition (5e) ruleset. It features a massive 250+ page full-color rulebook that serves as a complete guide to creating characters and running adventures in the ThunderCats universe. Status: The project is currently active and has already smashed its initial funding goal. The campaign is scheduled to end on January 16, 2026.
Key Features
5th Edition Compatibility: The game is built on the familiar 5e OGL framework (updated for 2024 rules), making it easy for D&D players to jump right in without learning a new system from scratch.
Comprehensive Lore: The rulebook blends lore from the original 1985 cartoon, the 2011 reboot, and the Dynamite comic series to create a unified timeline and setting for your campaigns.
New Character Options: Players can create their own custom Thunderian, Mutant, or other Third Earth species. The game includes specific classes, backgrounds, and feats tailored to the setting, allowing you to build anything from a speedster like Cheetara to a tech-wizard like Panthro.
Iconic Gear: The book includes stats for legendary artifacts, including the Sword of Omens, the Claw Shield, and various vehicles like the ThunderTank.
Ready-to-Play Adventure: For Game Masters, the book comes with a pre-written adventure module, a bestiary of classic villains (yes, including Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living), and random encounter tables.
Rewards
Kickstarter Pricing:
Digital Edition: Backers can secure a PDF copy of the rulebook for $40.
Standard Hardcover: The physical hardcover edition is available for $50.
Limited Edition: A Kickstarter-exclusive variant cover featuring art inspired by the classic 80s series is priced at $60.
Deluxe Edition: For the ultimate collector, a $150 leather-bound edition features gold-foil embossing and a signed certificate of authenticity.
Delivery: The estimated delivery for physical rewards is February 2026.
Concept
The core concept is to give fans a sandbox where they can live out "lost episodes" of the series. Instead of just replaying the show, the game encourages you to create your own team of ThunderCats (or Mutants) and explore the unmapped corners of Third Earth. It focuses on high-action heroics, combining the sci-fi technology of Thundera with the fantasy magic of their adopted home world.
Inspiration
The project is driven by pure 80s nostalgia and the enduring popularity of the ThunderCats franchise. Dynamite Entertainment, having successfully published ThunderCats comics, wanted to expand that success into the gaming world. They recognized that the overlap between retro animation fans and tabletop gamers is massive, and they aimed to create a premium product that sits as comfortably on a collector's shelf as it does on a gaming table.
