PLEDGING OPEN: GURPS Ring of Fire Steve Jackson Games
Pledging has begun for a new GURPS book on BackerKit
AUSTIN, TX 6/10/2026 – The year is 2000, and the residents of the quaint and quiet town of
Grantville, West Virginia, are in for the surprise of their lives. On what they assumed would be a
normal day, the town was suddenly surrounded by a mysterious, otherworldly ring of fire that
transported everyone to 1630s Germany and the Thirty Years’ War. The residents survived –
and changed the world.
GURPS Ring of Fire, created with Baen Books, is based on the collaborative Ring of Fire
series initially penned by Eric Flint. The largest alt-history setting ever created, it encompasses
hundreds of books, anthologies, and magazines. GURPS Ring of Fire draws on these sources
to create a thrilling TTRPG experience featuring contributions from a number of writers of the
series – Griffin Barber, Charles E. Gannon, Walter H. Hunt, and Robert E. Waters. William H.
Stoddard, a fan-favorite award-winning GURPS author, edited and adapted the Ring of Fire
series to be compatible with GURPS Fourth Edition, while Larry Elmore created the cover art.
The timeline runs from 1632-1637 and includes descriptions for nine famous organizations and
dozens of notable individuals. Character-creation rules will help players to explore this new
frontier of unlimited possibilities. A system is in place for reinventing or copying uptime gear, and
players will find notes on weapons, vehicles, and key equipment. The book is visually enhanced
with maps of important regions, not only in Grantville, but also beyond.
The BackerKit campaign for GURPS Ring of Fire is now open for pledging. GURPS Ring of
Fire requires GURPS Basic Set to play, and players who do not have a copy or wish to upgrade
can secure their copy of the upcoming GURPS Basic Set, Fourth Edition Revised book in the
campaign, but it will also be available late this summer on Warehouse 23.
About Steve Jackson Games: Based in Austin, Texas, Steve Jackson Games has published
games, game books, and magazines since 1980. Its catalog of hits includes Munchkin, Zombie
Dice, Car Wars, the GURPS roleplaying system, Ogre, Illuminati, and more. Munchkin, Ogre,
and Illuminati also have digital versions on Steam and other platforms, bringing tabletop
classics to a new generation of fans. In 2025, SJ Games welcomed Possum Creek as an
imprint. Possum Creek has created the award-winning Wanderhome, Yazeba’s Bed &
Breakfast, and the upcoming Seven-Part Pact.