Matt Forbeck, a New York Times bestselling author, has teamed up with his son Marty to dive into the Minecraft universe in a new tabletop adventure. Known for his role as the lead designer of the Marvel Multiverse RPG, Forbeck brings us “Minecraft: Roll for Adventure: The Temple of the Charged Creeper,” which is now poised for pre-order. This game aims to blend the wide-reaching charm of Minecraft’s online sandbox world with straightforward role-playing mechanics that are easy to grasp.
Despite the anticipation, Penguin Random House, the publisher, hasn’t revealed much about the game mechanics—something typical for major intellectual property launches like this. The game’s cover features two six-sided dice, and according to the publisher’s listing, the package includes four dice. The gamebook also promises a removable character sheet and a handy rules reference, designed to track your progress whether you’re embarking on a solo journey or playing with a game master, cleverly dubbed as “your narrator.”
The storyline unfolds in a secluded village, recently under siege by “illagers,” a notably hostile group within the Minecraft realm. Fans of Forbeck might remember them as the primary antagonists in his 2020 novel, “Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager.” Much like a classic Dungeons & Dragons adventure, players must come to the village’s rescue by discovering and demolishing the source of the threat—the Temple of the Charged Creeper.
This adventure stands out from prior Minecraft and Dungeons & Dragons crossovers, like the kid-friendly “Lightning Keep” venture. It is a wholly original creation from the Forbecks. Matt Forbeck’s extensive background, crafting games and novels for big franchises such as D&D, Minecraft, Halo, and Life is Strange, alongside his own original works, adds an air of credibility despite the sparse details available. Whether this adventure resonates with the Minecraft and tabletop fans awaits to be seen when it officially launches in July 2025.
For those eager to dive into this latest adventure, the hardcover edition of “Minecraft: Roll for Adventure: The Temple of the Charged Creeper” is currently available for pre-order through Penguin Random House, priced at $20.
