Once upon a time, a child saved the world of fairytales and was granted a wish. But a whisper from the One who Plots in the Shadows corrupted that wish, turning the world upside down. The villains, once accursed, were granted new life and a chance at redemption. In their place, the heroes went mad, and all fairytales were shattered. Welcome to Broken Tales (Freedom GotY Edition), the tabletop RPG where everything you thought you knew about happily ever after… isn't quite right!

Nominated for two ENNIEs in 2023 (Product of the Year and Best Adventure) and a finalist for RPG of the Year 2023, this narrative-driven TTRPG invites you to play the villain! You'll become part of the Order, a secret group operating on behalf of the Papacy, tasked with investigating supernatural events beyond human comprehension. Journey through an 18th-century Europe steeped in mysticism and horror, where the main characters are none other than the former antagonists of fairytales, now thrust into a new world. This game is both beginner-friendly and rules-light, making it easy to dive into these dark stories, reinterpreting fairytales from an upside-down perspective. It's stylish and appealing to lovers of fantasy and horror alike!

Inside the Broken Tales Freedom GotY Edition, you will find:

• Rules for both Players and Storyteller, ensuring everyone knows their part in the twisted tale.
• A rich section of insights and tips specifically for the Storyteller, to help weave truly captivating narratives.
• Rules for creating your very own custom Hunters and Scenarios from a reference fairytale, letting your imagination run wild.
• The detailed setting of Broken Europe, ripe for exploration and mystery.
• Rules to manage a Broken Tales Campaign, plus a deluge of story hooks and ideas to keep the adventures flowing.
• 10 ready-to-play Scenarios, based on beloved classic fairytales such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and other works like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or One Thousand and One Nights.
• All the character sheets you need to play and a map of Broken Europe.
• The Child Savior fairytale, which provides the poignant backdrop for the entire setting.
• A handy rules summary to be used as a quick reference at the table.
• 14 pregenerated player characters (Hunters) based on well-known fairytale villains, including: Baba Yaga the Child Witch, Babai the Judge, Garou the Old Wolf, James the Swordsman, George the Holy Dragon Slayer, The Immortal, The Woman of the Woods, Marina the Sea Explorer, Niklaus von Krampus, The Astonishing Piper without a Name, Regina the Thief of Hearts, Sun Wukong the Amazing Monkey, Verdoux Bluebeard, and Yukie Onn the Wandering Artist.