Twisted is a narrative-driven, steampunk tabletop skirmish wargame set in an alternate 19th-century Victorian London. The game is characterized by high-quality 32mm miniatures and a focus on character-driven, objective-based scenarios played on a 3’x3′ board with heavy, vertical terrain.
Key Aspects of the Game
The Engine: The core of the game’s lore and mechanics is “The Engine,” a sentient, quasi-dimensional steampunk device that reshapes reality and acts as an active, sometimes capricious, force on the battlefield.
Gameplay Mechanics: It uses an alternating activation system with d20-based, opposed rolls for combat and skill checks.
The Eye of the Engine: A unique card deck mechanic that introduces random events, representing the Engine’s influence or fickle nature, which can reward or hinder players.
Company Structure: Players control a small “Company” of 6-10 characters, including specialized leaders and “Urkin” (fodder/minions).
Characters & Factions: The game features distinct factions, including the Dickensians, Servants of the Engine, Scions of the Sands, and the Guild of Harmony.
Setting and Atmosphere
Victorian Steampunk: The world is a blend of gritty Victorian London, Alchemancy (magic), and sentient machinery.
Narrative Focus: The game is designed for campaign play, where characters can develop and evolve.
Miniatures: The game features highly detailed, 32mm scale figures, mostly produced in metal, with some in resin.
