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The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game

The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game

Join Section 9 in the official The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG, based on the original manga.

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The Official Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG

In the near future, the world is covered by a vast, dense network of digital information. Cybernetic bodies, neural implants, and AI-powered machines have become normal parts of life.

Join Section 9, a secret elite tactical unit led by Major Motoko Kusanagi. Create your own agent, arming yourself with cutting-edge weapons, gadgets and cybernetics.

Investigate complex cybercrimes and confront international conspiracies as you deep dive into the groundbreaking manga that helped define modern cyberpunk.



Follow the Campaign Today

Join thousands of fans already preparing for launch. Follow and reserve today to unlock early access and exclusive extras*, plus receive all upcoming news!

  1. Follow - to receive a free The Ghost in the Shell Bookmark with your pledge.
  2. Reserve for £1 - to protect your hardback with an exclusive Dust Jacket with your pledge.
  3. Back on Launch Day - Get early access to the Digital Rulebook PDF and be among the first agents deployed into the world of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG. 


Based on the Pioneering Cyberpunk Manga

Explore an authentic, deeply faithful tabletop adaptation with a custom system designed by legendary games designer Alessio Cavatore and award-winning TTRPG writer Zak Barouh. This immersive RPG combines fast-paced, narrative-driven mechanics with the philosophical depth and visual flair that define The Ghost in the Shell.

Deep dive into an unforgettable sci-fi world with a premium rulebook filled with stunning art from The Ghost in the Shell manga, iconic tabletop miniatures, and missions that bring you into the story like never before.

Download the Rulebook Teaser for a first look inside the book.




Officially Licensed. Faithfully Designed.

Created under official license from Kodansha Ltd. and based on the original manga by legendary creator Shirow Masamune, this is the most authentic tabletop roleplaying experience ever created for The Ghost in the Shell.

  • Character Creation – Choose your skills, traits, motivations and morality.
  • Detailed and highly lethal rules for combat, and of course, for hacking.
  • Cutting-edge armoury of weapons, gear, tech, and cybernetic upgrades.
  • Profiles for all of the famous characters.
  • Your first mission: Lost Patriot.
  • And this is just the beginning...

 Wouldn't it be great to finally be roleplaying in The Ghost in the Shell setting? Well, now you can!



* Pre-launch extras are only redeemable with physical pledges. The Digital Rulebook PDF will be fulfilled after backers complete the Pledge Manager.
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Mantic Games
1 day ago
Game Mechanics | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
Welcome back, Agents!

Since our last update, over 1,500 new recruits have signed up to explore the world of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG. Thanks for being here!

For those of you reading these updates without following the campaign, don't forget, following before launch adds a free bookmark to your physical pledges, and reserving for £1 gives you a gorgeous dust jacket to keep your hardback book in pristine condition. If you're thinking of backing, don't miss out.



In this update, game designer Alessio Cavatore returns to share more insights into the making of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG. Today, he shares more details about the game mechanics. If you have any questions, we'll be hosting a live AMA soon so you can ask him all your burning questions.




Stay tuned! Next week we'll begin our actual-play series with Alessio and friends playing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG, so you can see this game in action. We'll also be sharing a closer look at the miniatures!

Join Alessio and the gang for their adventures!


Finally, be sure to vote in our most recent poll. The Ghost in the Shell is an iconic cyberpunk world, and we'd love to hear how you discovered the series.

Until next time, thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic
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Character Creation | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
Welcome back, Agents!

It goes without saying that this is an exciting week in the world of The Ghost in the Shell.

First, thank you again for joining us so far in the journey of the official tabletop RPG. If you're anything like us, you'll agree that character creation is one of the most exciting parts of roleplaying games. In this update, game designer Alessio Cavatore returns to share more insights into the making of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG.

In the video below, he deep dives into the Character Creation process, discussing key elements and offering suggestions and insights to consider when creating your own Section 9 agent.




Additionally, as a thank-you for following this campaign so far, we're giving you the tools to start creating your own Section 9 agents right now! Campaign followers, keep reading to download the Character Creation Kit.

Finally, vote in our most recent poll to let us know what kind of agent you want to be. The Ghost in the Shell is a cyberpunk world filled with possibilities, and we'd love to hear what excites you most.

Until next time, thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic
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Meet the Designer | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
Welcome Agents!

As huge fans of Shirow-sensei's manga, we are thrilled to bring you this game, which will allow you and your friends to play the part of trainee agents for Section 9. 

This is a huge passion project for the team that has been years in the making; in fact, game designer Alessio Cavatore first announced he was writing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game back in 2023. Three years later, it is almost here! 

Today, we're sharing the first of Alessio's designer diaries, so you can hear his passion behind this game for yourselves. Watch below!




We're sure you have a million questions about the game, so to help answer them, we'll be sharing even more:
  • Designer Diaries
  • Actual Play Sessions
  • Live AMA with the Team
  • Rulebook Teaser

Until next time, be sure to answer this poll, and thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic
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