Chain×Link

You are Breakers, disparate rebel leaders condemned to mine a magic-enhancing mineral which feeds imperial pursuits. Work together to destroy the machinations of The Crown and make your escape. Compete for control to ensure your Faction’s success and initiate your uprising in the Life Above.

Chain×Link (pronounced “chain link”) is a semi-cooperative dungeon defying roleplaying game using minimal but evocative rules to facilitate the story of captured rebel leaders exploiting tools of tyranny to achieve victory for one of their Factions. Every equipment gained and every experience earned will test the convictions to your causes and connections to one another.

Chain×Link Features

• Point-crawl exploration in a megadungeon governed by ancient magic rituals
• Semi-cooperative faction influenced by the Ascent
• A versatile and unique resolution mechanic using a d10 choose any dice-pool system
• GM guidance to emphasize theme and tone
• An introductory level to escape from for immediate play
• Evocative art by Tony Tran and masterwork art and layout by Andrew Beauman

COMING SOON

This game will be released as part of Plus One EXP's RPG Zine Club in August 2025.