Rattrap Productions LLC

Rattrap Productions LLC produces a series of games we like to call Narrative Adventure games. That’s a fancy name for a simple concept. Our games combine some of the best aspects of miniatures games, roleplaying games, and board games to produce an exciting and fun experience for the players. And, you can use whatever miniatures, paper cut-outs, or counters that you want because these games do not require Rattrap only pieces.

What do we mean by Narrative Adventure?
A Narrative Adventure game is one in which the player takes on the role of one to a handful of heroes or villains. But rather than players setting up point values for each side, a scenario is picked or designed and players take the figures that are appropriate for it. Then, when the game begins, they seek to solve puzzles and avoid traps all the while battling each other or a game master. A Narrative Adventure game is about the story and not the battle. Players should play their characters as they are supposed to act and not do what it takes to win. It’s more exciting to have the hero drop the idol and race to save his friends than for him to race off the board, leaving them in the foul clutches of the villain.

Aren’t Miniature Games Expensive and Time Consuming?
The games are illustrated with lots of miniatures on 3D terrain; from scratchbuilt to store-bought. But whereas some miniature games can be daunting from the sheer number of figures required, our games can be played with as little as one figure per player. And, like a board game, the space required is minimal. The majority of the scenarios in the books are designed to fit on a space no larger than a small kitchen table, just 2 ft. by 2 ft.

And if miniatures are just not your thing, the games can be played without them. We’ve got some paper miniatures for our .45 Adventure game that you can use. And there are lots of other companies already producing generic paper figures that you can use as well.

And even the 3D terrain can be replaced with simple 2D maps. We are producing a few and there are many companies already producing hundreds of them.

In short, we are producing games that can appeal to many different players, from miniature gamer to roleplayer to board gamer.

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