A Vampire TTRPG of Consequences and Balance

Stakes is a fast, narrative-focused vampire roleplaying game where every choice could have rippling consequences. Built to be simple to learn, setting-agnostic, and driven by consequences, Stakes gives you everything you need to tell dramatic stories of life as a creature of the night.

You’ll roll streamlined d8 dice pools, navigate escalating Stakes, and fight the constant internal struggle represented by The Slider. This unique system tracks your shifting balance between who you were and what you have become.  Success is easy; surviving the fallout is not.

Whether stalking prey through neon streets, navigating complex relationships, or fighting enemies who know exactly what you are, Stakes turns every scene into a blend of tension, story, and dangerous charm.

Key Features

• A Simple, Cinematic Dice System: Quick d8 dice pools with clear success rules keep the game moving fast and focused on the story.

• The Slider, A Unique Humanity vs. Beasthood Mechanic:  Shift between compassion and monstrosity; gain power, unlock Gifts, and risk losing yourself entirely.

• Choices With Teeth: Every success can generate consequences: narrative twists, emotional fallout, or lasting complications.

• Fast, Flexible Character Creation: Build compelling vampires with six Attributes, custom Talents, and powerful Humanity and Beasthood Gifts.

• Dangerous, Momentum-Driven Combat: Narrative choices, rising tension, and escalating Stakes make every fight meaningful and memorable.

• GM Tools for Easy Storytelling: Guidance for scenes, stakes, consequences, NPC creation, and optional shared-pool combat management.