Brindlewood Bay RPG

Brindlewood Bay RPG

Murder, tea, and cosmic horror behind well-kept front gardens.

Brindlewood Bay is an unusual tabletop role-playing game that combines the cozy crime charm of Murder, She Wrote with the sinister horror of H. P. Lovecraft. Players take on the roles of elderly ladies, members of the local Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club, who solve murder cases in a picturesque small town in New England, long before the police get a clue.

But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes: The individual crimes are connected. Behind lace doilies, tea parties, and book clubs lies a dark occult conspiracy that threatens their town and possibly more. To save their community, the Murder Mavens must face the horror head-on.

The game is designed to be deliberately low-prep, easily accessible, and works regardless of experience with role-playing games. The focus is on investigations, collaborative storytelling, and slowly escalating horror.

Content of the Kickstarter Edition

• 168-page Core Rulebook - significantly expanded from the original version

• Character sheets

• Reference sheets

• Classic & Alternate Maven Moves

• Mystery Sheets:

  • Dad Overboard

  • All Hallow’s Scream

  • The Great Brindlewood Bay Bake-Off

  • Jingle Bell Shock

  • A Murder Most Mucky

  • Exit Stage Death

• Dark Conspiracy Sheet for the overarching threat

Details & Special Features

• Genre: Cozy Crime meets Cosmic Horror

• Focus: Investigations, storytelling, escalating conspiracy

• Preparation: Minimal - ideal for spontaneous sessions

• Game feel: Charming, clever, increasingly dark

• Perfect for: Crime fans, Lovecraft enthusiasts, and groups who love unusual role-playing concepts