The Electric State Roleplaying Game by Free League

Step into a haunting alternate America with The Electric State, a tabletop roleplaying game published by Free League and inspired by the visionary art of Simon Stålenhag. This immersive RPG invites players to embark on a road trip through a decaying world where technology and human lives have become hopelessly entangled.

A Surreal Road Trip Through an Alternate 1997

Based on Simon Stålenhag’s acclaimed art book The Electric State, this game transports you to a reimagined 1997 where colossal battle drones lie abandoned across the countryside, their twisted remains mingling with the discarded excess of a high-tech society in decline. Against this unsettling backdrop, players take on the roles of travelers navigating a collapsing America, where the journey itself is more important than the destination.

The Electric State Roleplaying Game uses Free League’s celebrated Year Zero Engine, the same innovative rules system behind award-winning titles such as Mutant: Year Zero, Tales From the Loop, ALIEN RPG, and Blade Runner RPG. The system is designed to prioritize storytelling, exploration, and character growth over mechanical complexity, allowing groups to focus on atmosphere and narrative immersion.

A Game of Discovery and Transformation

What makes The Electric State RPG unique is its emphasis on personal journeys. As your characters move through this strange landscape, you’ll uncover not only the secrets of the world but also truths about friendship, identity, and survival. Every choice shapes the narrative, making each campaign a deeply personal experience.

With its unforgettable imagery from Simon Stålenhag and Free League’s mastery of narrative design, The Electric State stands as a must-play roleplaying game for anyone seeking a thought-provoking adventure at the table.