{"id":60689,"date":"2026-06-14T17:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T09:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=60689"},"modified":"2026-06-14T17:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T09:50:02","slug":"the-dungeon-crawler-carl-rpg-is-up-for-preorder-at-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=60689","title":{"rendered":"The Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Is Up for Preorder at Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Dungeon Crawler Carl books have become incredibly popular over the past few years, but 2026 has been especially good for the LitRPG series. Not only did Matt Dinniman publish the eighth entry in the series, we also got confirmation that there&#8217;s a TV show in the works for Peacock. Perhaps the biggest news for the series, however, is that we&#8217;re getting a tabletop roleplaying game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The DCC RPG crowdfunding campaign launched on Backerkit back in April and raised an obscene amount of money in a relatively short time. The upcoming tabletop adaptation from Renegade Game Studios gathered over $13 million for the project, absolutely demolishing its goal of $250K. For those who missed the chance to back the project, the good news is you can now preorder the core rule book and miniatures directly from Amazon.<\/p>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"Core Rulebook\">Core Rulebook<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"239390\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239390\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\" Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game Core Book\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/61uwyyzgol-ac-sl1080-1781287365553.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/61uwyyzgol-ac-sl1080-1781287365553.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\"> Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game Core Book<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">At the heart of any TTRPG is a core set of rules you&#8217;ll need to follow. This rulebook is pretty much the only thing you need to actually start playing, but additional miniatures and such definitely add to the experience.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for what gameplay actually looks like, you can check out the official &#8216;How to Play&#8217; guide on YouTube.<\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">According to that guide, the RPG is heavily skills-based with &#8220;no limit to the types of skills players and GMs can design&#8221;. The skills come in four main categories:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Attack Skills<\/strong>: Weapon aptitudes, tactics, and techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spell Skills<\/strong>: Used by magic users by spending mana.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utility Skills<\/strong>: Govern interactions with other characters, crafting, and non-combat abilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passive Skills<\/strong>: Always active and don&#8217;t require a skill check to activate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Similar to Dungeons &amp; Dragons gameplay, players will use a 20-sided die for various skill checks throughout the story. Only the players will be rolling dice, however, with GMs never touching the d20 at all. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"Miniatures Set #1\">Miniatures Set #1<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"239391\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239391\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Dungeon Crawler Carl Miniatures Set I\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/51sv8l45fil-ac-1781287488302.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/51sv8l45fil-ac-1781287488302.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Dungeon Crawler Carl Miniatures Set I<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The first set of miniatures up for preorder is officially called The Royal Court. This includes nine total miniatures of the main characters, all of which have been a part of the Royal Court of Princess Donut throughout the books. The list includes: Carl with a bomb, Carl with Princess Donut, Carl with his Xistera, Princess Donut, Princess Donut riding Mongo, Young Mongo, baby Mongo, Katia, and Samantha.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><figcaption data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\">All miniatures in set #1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/output><\/div>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"Miniatures Set #2\">Miniatures Set #2<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"239392\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239392\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Dungeon Crawler Carl Miniatures Set 2\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/81im5-h4c6l-ac-sl1500-1781287525309.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/81im5-h4c6l-ac-sl1500-1781287525309.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Dungeon Crawler Carl Miniatures Set 2<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The second set of miniatures are focused on Allies and Enemies outside of the core characters. There are a total of 10 pre-painted figures included here, focusing on key side characters outside of The Royal Court. The list includes: Hekla, Eva, Prepotente, Bianca, Lucia Mar Night, Lucia Mar Day, Quan Ch, Florin, and Lucia Mar&#8217;s dogs Gustavo 3 and Cici.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><figcaption data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\">All miniatures in set #2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/output><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Starter Set<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"239393\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239393\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game Starter Set\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/51gg96v4qol-ac-1781287622562.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/12\/51gg96v4qol-ac-1781287622562.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game Starter Set<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Amazon doesn&#8217;t include much information about what&#8217;s included in the starter set, but according to the Backerkit page, it &#8220;focuses on the tutorial floors, teaching crawlers how to survive in Borant\u2019s World Dungeon&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><img alt=\"null\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><figcaption data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\">Credit: Backerkit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor&#8217;s degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics &#8212; from TV series to <\/em><em>LitRPG books<\/em><em> and the latest <\/em><em>Pok\u00e9mon games<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-dungeon-crawler-carl-rpg-core-rulebook-and-miniatures-where-to-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dungeon Crawler Carl books have become incredibly popular over the past few years, but 2026 has been especially good for the LitRPG series. 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