Troll Lord Games has opened pre-orders for the 11th printing of the Castles & Crusades Player’s Handbook, celebrating the milestone with a limited edition Collector’s Pack.
This latest print run continues the publisher’s commitment to their “Siege Engine” system, offering a bundle of exclusive merchandise for early adopters.
The 11th printing represents the continued evolution of Castles & Crusades, a system that has recently undergone significant updates to move away from the Open Game License (OGL) in favour of complete independence. For the Geek Native audience, this release confirms that the “Reforged” era of the game is pressing ahead with physical stock replenishment and premium options for collectors.
The Collector’s Pack
To mark the release, Troll Lord Games has curated a “Collector’s Pack” priced at $99. The publisher has stated that stock is strictly limited to approximately 100 units.
The bundle centres on a physical copy of the Player’s Handbook (11th Printing), which comes autographed by the game’s creators, Davis Chenault and Steve Chenault. Buyers will also receive the digital PDF version immediately upon the book’s arrival.
Alongside the core rulebook, the pack includes several physical accessories:
- A Player’s Handbook print mouse pad.
- An 18 × 12 canvas print featuring art by Noble Dwarf.
- An official Castles & Crusades ceramic coffee mug created by Grey Fox Pottery.
- Two branded pencils.
- An embroidered patch for the 11th Printing (the design remains a secret).
- A pack of three UV-resistant, dishwasher-safe stickers.
Shipping for these bundles is scheduled to begin on February 21st.
A Modern Classic
Castles & Crusades occupies a unique space in the tabletop landscape, bridging the gap between the complex tactical options of modern d20 systems and the ruling-over-rules ethos of older editions. At its heart is the Siege Engine, a unified mechanic that resolves combat, skill checks, and saving throws using a single attribute-based system.
For those who prefer digital formats or wish to explore the game’s extensive back catalogue, a wide range of Castles & Crusades titles, including the Monsters & Treasure and Castle Keeper’s Guide, are available digitally via DriveThruRPG.
The physical Collector’s Pack is available directly from the Troll Lord Games website.
