The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game - Official RPG Launching on BackerKit

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The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game is the officially licensed tabletop RPG based on the original Ghost in the Shell manga by Masamune Shirow. Published by Mantic Games under license from Kodansha Ltd., this is the first major tabletop roleplaying experience built directly from the franchise’s core source material.

Launching on BackerKit in 2026, this game allows players to step fully into the cyberpunk world of Public Security Section 9, exploring a future shaped by cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and global surveillance.

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Step Into the World of Section 9

Deep dive into an unforgettable sci-fi world with a premium rulebook filled with stunning art from the original The Ghost in the Shell manga, iconic tabletop miniatures, and missions that bring you into the story like never before.

In The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game, you create and play as an elite cyber-enhanced agent operating in a world where the line between human and machine has been blurred. Set in the original manga continuity, players will:

• Investigate cybercrime and high-level conspiracies.
• Engage in tactical operations as part of Section 9.
• Navigate a globally networked society vulnerable to hacking.
• Explore the philosophical boundary between ghost (mind) and shell (body).
• This is a game about espionage, identity, and power in a connected world.

Key Features

Create Your Own Section 9 Agent
Build a unique operative using a deep character creation system, including cybernetic upgrades, skills, and specialisations.

Advanced Cybernetic and Hacking Systems
Hack networks, manipulate systems, and engage in digital warfare with mechanics designed specifically for The Ghost in the Shell universe.

Tactical, High-Stakes Combat
Combat is fast, lethal, and grounded in the realities of augmented bodies and advanced weaponry.

Authentic World and Lore
The rulebook is filled with artwork and worldbuilding drawn directly from the original manga, ensuring an experience that feels true to the source material.

Narrative-Driven Missions
Play through cinematic operations involving terrorism, cybercrime, political intrigue, and rogue AI threats.

How This Differs from Other Cyberpunk RPGs

While other tabletop games explore different worlds and timelines, The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game is:

• Faithfully based on the original The Ghost in the Shell manga.
• Developed by Mantic Games as the flagship licensed RPG.
• Built on a bespoke system, not adapted from existing engines.

Every system and mechanic is built to reinforce the themes that made The Ghost in the Shell one of the most influential cyberpunk stories ever created.

Download the Rulebook Teaser for a first look inside the book.

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