Every Cosmere Tabletop Game Based on Brandon Sanderson's Epic Book Universe

Looking for the ultimate guide to Brandon Sanderson tabletop adaptations and official Cosmere board games? From building legendary heroes on Roshar to burning metals in Scadrial, this comprehensive guide explores every released and announced tabletop game set in the Cosmere universe.

Brandon Sanderson's iconic Cosmere universe has captivated fantasy readers ever since his debut novel, Elantris, hit bookshelves more than two decades ago. Today, the legendary universe spans more than 20 novels and novellas, with even more projects on the way. Fans are also anticipating upcoming feature film and television adaptations based on the world-famous Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series.

Over the years, the epic tales of Vin, Kadin, and the mysterious Shards of Adonalsium have successfully made the leap from the written page directly to your gaming table. Designers have crafted a fantastic variety of tabletop roleplaying games and board games for players of all skill levels to enjoy. Below, you will find a complete breakdown of every current game you can play right now, alongside exciting titles scheduled to launch soon.

What Are the Official Brotherwise Games Cosmere Board Games?

Publisher Brotherwise Games is famous for creating hit tabletop titles like Boss Monster, Night of the Ninja, and Call to Adventure. Today, Brotherwise serves as the primary official tabletop partner for Sanderson's Cosmere board games and RPG releases. The studio has built a solid library of titles designed for gamers of all ages, with several massive projects still in active development.

Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive

Built directly upon Brotherwise's proven hero-building board game system, Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive challenges players to craft the most epic and memorable character backstory possible. The game plays out as a light engine builder where players draft cards to establish their character's origins, core motivations, and ultimate destiny while constantly balancing moral choices along the way.

Everything culminates at the end of the game in your own personalized hero's journey, where final scores determine the winner. Players work through three distinct rounds of play, resolving quests by rolling acrylic rune slabs instead of traditional dice. Your goal is to navigate the thin line between heroic glory and anti-hero tragedy, with victory going to whoever creates the most awesome backstory and scores the highest overall points.

Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive is not only a fantastic stand-alone game, but it also serves as a wonderful character creation exercise for roleplaying groups. Key quick details for this title include:

• Player Count: 1 to 4 players
• Game Mode: Solo, competitive, and narrative character creation
• Rules Access: Read the official rulebook to learn more

Cosmere RPG

For tabletop roleplaying fans, the Cosmere RPG provides all the tools, lore, and mechanical systems needed to bring adventures on the stormy planet of Roshar to life. Players can walk the dangerous path of becoming a Knight Radiant, embody the unique powers of a singer, or play as a simple soldier attempting to survive breathtaking highstorms and war.

Your character's inner motivations and the collaborative narrative you build with your party form the emotional core of the game. Brotherwise is expanding this roleplaying universe rapidly, with upcoming sourcebooks planned for the world of Scadrial and its iconic Allomantic metal-burners. A diverse range of products is available to help you jump right into the action on Roshar:

• Stormlight Handbook: Contains everything a Game Master needs to run a full campaign on Roshar.
• Stonewalkers Adventure: A fully written, pre-made campaign module for your gaming group.
• Starter Set: A user-friendly entry point that can be found at major retailers like Target (read more about the retail release).

Want a deeper look into how the system plays at the table? You can read our complete review for the Cosmere RPG to see why RPG fans are celebrating its launch.

Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game

Showcasing iconic characters and plot events from the original novel, The Final Empire, Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game places players right in the middle of the action. Players assume the roles of fan-favorite heroes like Vin and Kelsier as they battle across the ash-covered streets of Scadrial.

During gameplay, players purchase and upgrade cards from a shared market pool to construct powerful decks. As your deck grows, your character masters the signature metallic magic of Allomancy by learning to burn metals efficiently. You will use these powers to clear dangerous missions, confront rivals, or team up to defeat the Lord Ruler himself in a dedicated cooperative game mode.

With beautiful artwork and intuitive deckbuilding mechanics, this title stands out as one of the finest Cosmere board games currently available. An upcoming expansion will soon add even more characters, Allomantic powers, and key story moments from the second novel, The Well of Ascension!

• Player Count: 1 to 4 players
• Key Mechanics: Deckbuilding, metal burning, competitive and cooperative play
• Rules Access: Check out the official downloadable rulebook
• Detailed Breakdown: Read our full review for Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game

Shards of Creation

If you prefer quick, clever card games, Shards of Creation is the lightest of the primary Cosmere board games produced by Brotherwise. It is a trick-taking card game where the specific Shards of Adonalsium chosen at the start of the match dramatically alter gameplay strategy and rules for every player at the table.

The base game features eight distinct Shards: Autonomy, Cultivation, Devotion, Dominion, Honor, Odium, Preservation, and Ruin. Each Shard brings game-changing powers that can either assist your strategy or hinder your opponents as everyone tries to draft suits and score high points. The game features canonical art depicting the vessels of these Shards, including characters appearing visually for the very first time.

• Player Count: 2 to 4 players
• Play Style: Fast-paced trick-taking with unique asymmetrical powers
• Rules Access: Download the official rulebook
• Full Assessment: Be sure to read our review for Shards of Creation

What Are the Classic Older Mistborn Tabletop Games?

Long before Brotherwise Games signed their broad licensing agreement with Brandon Sanderson, publisher Crafty Games led the charge in bringing Scadrial to life. Crafty Games released two distinct tabletop experiences that allowed fans to explore the dark, atmospheric world of the Mistborn series.

Mistborn: House War

Set during the turbulent period of the first novel, Mistborn: House War is a political negotiation and resource management board game. Instead of taking on the role of individual heroes like Vin or Kelsier, players represent the major Great Houses of Luthadel fighting for power and prestige.

Your goal is to manage growing social unrest by solving crises across the Final Empire, competing against your rivals to gain favor with the Lord Ruler. Unlike action-heavy combat games, House War focuses heavily on political deal-making, tense trades, and tactical betrayals. The game features a fascinating scoring twist: under certain conditions of total rebellion, either the highest or lowest scoring player can win!

The game accommodates flexible match lengths, offering dynamic rules for fast 60 to 90 minute sessions or deeper, strategic showdowns lasting two to three hours. An expansion titled "The Siege of Luthadel" shifts the story to the events of the second novel, giving players fresh political challenges to master.

• Player Count: 3 to 5 players
• Core Focus: Resource management, negotiation, secret agendas, and political diplomacy
• Rules Access: Review the official rulebook

Mistborn Adventure Game

First released in the summer of 2012, the Mistborn Adventure Game holds the distinction of being the first official pen-and-paper roleplaying game set inside Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. Designed by Crafty Games, this six-sided dice (d6) system places a heavy emphasis on narrative storytelling over crunchy combat math.

Players can create custom Nobles, Skaa, Terrismen, and mysterious Kandra to craft original stories during Era 1 of the Mistborn saga. Mechanical mechanics like Destiny and Tragedy actively influence character creation and narrative growth, allowing players to build deeply thematic heroes.

Crafty Games supported the system with numerous sourcebooks and expansions over the years, giving players tools to explore every corner of Scadrial's history:

• Terris: Wrought of Copper: Focuses on the history, culture, and powers of the Terris people and Feruchemists.
• Alloy of Law Core Rulebook: Advances the timeline into Scadrial's industrial revolution era.
• Skaa: Tin & Ash: Details the struggles, underground networks, and survival of the lower class.
• Alloy of Law: Masks of the Past: Expands adventure hooks and character options in Era 2.
• Nobles: The Golden Mandate: Offers deep background on the high-society politics and intrigue of the Great Houses.

Which Upcoming Cosmere Board Games and RPGs Are Coming Soon?

If you have already played through the current catalog, Brotherwise Games has a packed lineup of new titles and expansions heading to store shelves and crowdfunding platforms soon. Whether you enjoy strategy board games, deckbuilders, or tabletop RPGs, there is plenty of content on the horizon.

First, the popular deckbuilding game is expanding with The Well of Ascension. This expansion introduces a dedicated cooperative mode where players must unite to defend the city of Luthadel against a massive horde of invading Koloss. It also brings new playable characters and powers pulled directly from the second Mistborn novel.

Second, the Cosmere RPG will expand beyond Roshar by releasing official Mistborn books. These upcoming rulebooks will let gaming groups construct customized Allomancers and Feruchemists to run adventures set across both Era 1 and Era 2 of Scadrial's history.

Finally, Brotherwise is launching a major crowdfunding campaign for their next big strategy title, Stormlight Archive: War for Roshar. As highlighted in an exclusive preview on IGN, War for Roshar is a heavy Euro-style area control game for up to four players. Opposing factions choose sides between the forces of Honor and Odium, battling across Roshar to capture strategic Oathgates and win the war.

Summary: Finding the Best Cosmere Tabletop Game for Your Group

Whether you want quick trick-taking sessions, deep political negotiation, strategic deckbuilding, or immersive narrative roleplaying, the expanding selection of Cosmere board games offers something tailored for every game night. With major releases like War for Roshar and new RPG expansions around the corner, Brandon Sanderson fans have an extraordinary lineup of tabletop adventures to look forward to.

Scott White is a freelance contributor to IGN, assisting with tabletop games and guide coverage. Follow him on X/Twitter or Bluesky.

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