Blade Runner RPG publisher Free League wins big at Gen Con Ennie Awards

Free League Publishing won big in this year’s Ennie Awards, Gen Con’s biggest awards program. Gold was awarded to three of Free League Publishing’s top tabletop roleplaying games, including Vaesen, Blade RunnerThen, The Ruins Of Symbaroum. Meanwhile the Ennies also showered praise on journalist Linda Codega for their work in covering Dungeons & Dragons’s OGL fiasco in January. Gold for the best game was given to Fabula Ultima — Core Rulebook.

The coveted Product of the Year Award and the Best Setting award was given to Vaesen RPG — Mythic Britain & IrelandThe expansion of Vaesen — Nordic Horror Roleplaying. Originally based upon the works of Swedish author and illustrator Johan Egerkrans. In recent years, the line has been expanded to include stories based on myths and folklore from other countries. It’s marked with lavish illustration and high production values, including luxurious paper stock and artfully designed cover treatments. It’s available both physically and digitally, online at retailers such as Amazon, and at friendly local game stores around the world.

Free League has also had some impressive wins. Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game Core RulesGold Medal for the layout and design of. Blade Runner The Roleplaying Games Starter SetThe winner of the best cartography award is. Ruins of Symbaroum — BestiaryThis game won Gold in the category of best adversary or monster. The inclusion of is also noteworthy. BlackbirdsBest rules were awarded to’s over-the top Servant of the Gods Edition, which won the Ennie Award for the best production value. Most important rules go to Avatar Legends – The Roleplaying Game.

Ennies awards are unlike any other gaming award because the judges are volunteer and adhere to a set of strict guidelines. The most important is that the judges must not have any professional relationships with RPG publishers in the run-up to the award. These guidelines help ensure that the Ennies aren’t just a popularity contest, by winnowing down the dozens upon dozens of submissions to only the very best. All are welcome to vote on the winners once the shortlist has been established. The Ennie Awards site has a complete list of all nominees and award winners for each category.