Cartoon TTRPG 'Toon' Set to Return with New Second Edition

Steve Jackson Games has confirmed that the 80's cartoon tabletop RPG Toon will receive a new 2nd edition. The project is planned to launch through a crowdfunder on Backerkit on 17 December 2025.

Toon was first released in 1984 and became known for its slapstick approach to roleplaying. Players take on the roles of cartoon characters and experience chaotic antics that mirror classic animated shorts. Characters may be flattened by pianos or blown up by dynamite, yet they never truly perish. Instead they simply fall down and return to the action a moment later.

The upcoming edition aims to preserve the spirit of the original while updating the rules for modern audiences. The new version features simplified character creation, an expanded set of Silly Tables, and more than a dozen cartoon adventures.

Fans of the original game and newcomers interested in cartoon-style tabletop play can follow the project ahead of the crowdfunding launch in just over a week's time.

 

[darjr]

Pentacon (RIP) in Fort Wayne, IN had a guy who ran a Toon game every saturday morning, because saturday morning cartoons.

Genius!

Now I wanna do this too!

 

[overgeeked]

Page updated with more info and a cover.

Slapstick chaos. Cartoon logic. No one ever dies.

First released in 1984, Toon lets players step into a cartoon world where falling pianos, exploding dynamite, and ridiculous mishaps are part of the fun. Everyone may Fall Down, but no one stays down for long.

Now, more than 40 years later, Toon is back with a fully updated Second Edition.

What’s New

• Simplified character design for faster play
  
  
• More than a dozen customizable cartoon adventures
  
  
• Sillier Silly Tables and classic slapstick chaos
  
  
• Full color cartoon art from original illustrator Kyle Miller

Toon is an easy to learn, laugh out loud roleplaying game for players ages six and up. It is perfect for families, new players, and anyone who loves classic cartoon humor.

Designed by Greg Costikyan, developed by Warren Spector, and revised by Steve Jackson.

Launching December 17, 2025 on BackerKit with PDF, softcover, and hardcover pledge options.

Sign up now and get notified the moment Toon Second Edition goes live!

 

[Ghost2020]

Yup.
I'm in.

Now I need to find my first Ed book and the Tooniversal Tour Guide.

 

[Ghost2020]

Page updated with more info and a cover.

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Slapstick chaos. Cartoon logic. No one ever dies.

First released in 1984, Toon lets players step into a cartoon world where falling pianos, exploding dynamite, and ridiculous mishaps are part of the fun. Everyone may Fall Down, but no one stays down for long.

Now, more than 40 years later, Toon is back with a fully updated Second Edition.

What’s New

• Simplified character design for faster play
  
  
• More than a dozen customizable cartoon adventures
  
  
• Sillier Silly Tables and classic slapstick chaos
  
  
• Full color cartoon art from original illustrator Kyle Miller

Toon is an easy to learn, laugh out loud roleplaying game for players ages six and up. It is perfect for families, new players, and anyone who loves classic cartoon humor.

Designed by Greg Costikyan, developed by Warren Spector, and revised by Steve Jackson.

Launching December 17, 2025 on BackerKit with PDF, softcover, and hardcover pledge options.

Sign up now and get notified the moment Toon Second Edition goes live!

I'd love it if they offered PDFs and possible softcover reprints of the old supplements.

 

[Nathaniel Lee]

Wow. Blast from the f'n past.

 

[CleverNickName]

Oh man. I played a TON of Toon back in the day. I'm looking forward to seeing the new edition.

 

[overgeeked]

I'd love it if they offered PDFs and possible softcover reprints of the old supplements.

Yeah, that would be great. You can still get PDFs of Deluxe Toon and the Tooniversal Tour Guide on their website.

TOON: The Cartoon Roleplaying Game

 

[Faolyn]

Holy cow! Welp, I'm signed up.