For this Halloween, StartPlaying is partnering with Renegade Game Studios and Humble Bundle to bring you into the World of Darkness! StartPlaying GMs are running more Vampire the Masquerade, Werewolf the Apocalypse, and Hunter the Reckoning games from October 24-31. 

Where does Humble Bundle fit into this? Well, for the rest of October, you can pick up the Month of Darkness 2025 Physical Bundle. This is one of rare occasions where Humble Bundle is offering physical goods, and this bundle can give you up to eight actual books. This includes the Player’s Guide for Vampire, the Core Rulebook for Werewolf, and several VtM expansions. And, as always, your purchase supports a charity of your choice. 

If you’re looking to learn to play Vampire the Masquerade, check out the sessions available on StartPlaying here. Same goes for Werewolf and Hunter. If you’re an experienced fan wanting a long-term campaign instead, there’s a search page for that too! A professional GM can help you learn the game as you play and enhance your experience with soundtracks, character voices, or custom-made storylines. 

It’s the perfect time of year to jump into the World of Darkness, so don’t let a lack of players stop you! Find a table open on your schedule, with a GM that suits your play style! Then, if you enjoy the game, pick up the books on Humble Bundle. It’s a dark bargain you won’t regret. 

Per Humble Bundle:

“Create an original vampire character, torn between survival, supremacy, and your unquenchable thirst for mortal blood with the Month of Darkness 2025 Physical Bundle by Renegade Game Studios! This collection of Fifth Edition tomes marks a triumphant return to Vampire: The Masquerade’s original vision—boldly modernized for the 21st century with streamlined gameplay and quality-of-life updates. The rules have been reimagined, yet the deep lore remains, advancing the metaplot and revealing the latest twists in the World of Darkness. Host the bloodiest, most unforgettable TTRPG nights—and help support the charity of your choice with your purchase.” 

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Sergio Solórzano is the best Dungeon Master in the USA (according to a Wizards of the Coast competition, anyway). He loves minis and terrain but also goes all-in on improv!