Devil Frame

2024 - Ongoing

Summary

A Medabots inspired TTRPG where players battle customizable robots.

Process

After trying to craft a novel representation of mecha on the table top for two years I finally realized the best way to capture the feeling of pilot and robot is to make the robot smaller. By representing both entities on the gameboard and making them mechanically distinct I am able to drive home the difference between man and machine. Only by working together can you achieve your goals! The game has a lot of potential mechanical complexity so it is taking time to iterate, but the base is strong. Players really enjoy chaining systems together (upper left) to take strong turns and every playtester has been excited to make friends with their robot pal.