History isn’t just something you read. It’s something you live. Play the world and survive the fall of a dying city. 

Who Is This Game For?

• Players and GMs looking for a system that lets the story emerge from exploration and consequence. 
• Fans of creative problem solving who enjoy using both player and character knowledge overcoming obstacles.
• Educators looking for an engaging way to bring history to life in the classroom.

Played. Tested. Proven.

Silverheart RPG has been successfully played by regular gamers, students, and senior citizens, demonstrating its broad appeal and effectiveness as an engaging, easy-to-learn tool for experiencing history firsthand. The game has been utilized in educational settings, historical societies, and friendly local game stores, bringing history to life in a fun way for players of all ages.

Kongsberg was for decades the crown jewel of the Danish-Norwegian kingdom, and home to one of the largest silver mines in Europe. But now the mines are drying up. Jobs are vanishing. The city is dying. 

While the backdrop is serious, the game brings moments of humor. Failing badly or surviving in ridiculous ways turns tragedy into comedy, and players often find themselves laughing at hopeless situations. This blend of grit and comic relief makes Silverheart both thought-provoking and fun. 

You play as Fortune Seekers

Amid the turmoil, you play as struggling Fortune Seekers, Widows, and Vagabonds—drowning in debt and swept up in a slow-burning disaster. Survival is uncertain, and every coin counts as you claw your way toward paying down what you owe. Desperate times demand desperate measures. This is not a tale of glory—it’s a story of grit, hard choices, and raw human resilience. 

Explore the perilous past

Delve into the historical sandbox of late 1700s Kongsberg! As you traverse this richly detailed map, you'll confront numerous challenges and encounter historical fun facts. The game features a meticulously crafted map showcasing over 70 historical landmarks, each accompanied by unique D6 Tables that provides the players with interesting choices or insights into the game world.

The BackerKit campaign will offer digital and physical content such as:

• The Core Book – 180* pages filled with art, rules, setting material, guidance for Game Masters and a starter adventure!
• Player Booklet – Character creation, gear lists, and rules in a condensed, accessible format.
• Character Sheets – Structured layout and aligned with the character creation procedure, digital and print versions
• A Historical Map of Kongsberg – Navigate real streets, buildings, and landmarks as they existed.
• VTT Tokens - Over 40 historical tokens ready to play on a digital platform!

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​Karl Otto Kristoffersen is a Norwegian game designer known for creating immersive role-playing games that blend historical themes with engaging storytelling. In 2019, he wrote Egil: A Solo RPG of Brutal Viking Poetry, which won multiple awards in the Norwegian Indie RPG Creation Contest (R.I.S.K). In 2021, Kristoffersen published KVAD, a Viking-inspired RPG through Game Publishing that captures the essence of Norse sagas. In 2024, he developed Sølvhjerte (Silverheart), an educational RPG set in late 1700s Kongsberg, designed to teach players about the city's silver-mining history. He wrote and published the west marches book series in 2025.

Why Back This Game?

• A Unique Setting – No dragons. No magic missiles. Just gritty, real-world drama set in an authentic 18th-century Scandinavian town.
• Historical Pointcrawl – Created in collaboration with historians and educators. Includes a detailed map of late 1700s Kongsberg and real events to weave into your stories.
• Used in Schools – First developed for educational use in Norwegian classrooms to teach history through roleplay.
• Rules-Light – Easy to learn. Fast to play. Focused on player creativity and meaningful choices.
• Human Artwork – The artwork in this book is either purchased from artists specialized in this historical era or from the public domain.
• Modular and Flexible – Perfect for one-shots, short campaigns, or educational sessions in class.

Help me bring this one-of-a-kind game from Norwegian classrooms to the global stage!