About Misfit Hobbies

At Misfit Hobbies, we believe the best stories happen around a table—whether you’re crawling through a dungeon, bluffing your way to victory, or sharing a meal.

We’re a small independent studio based in Northern Ireland, making imaginative, accessible tabletop content for misfits everywhere. From system-agnostic TTRPG books to original games like Cryptborn, we design with care, creativity, and a deep love for the hobby.

Our books have travelled to over 30 countries, helped spark thousands of stories, and made GMs’ lives just a little easier. Alongside our roleplaying titles, we’re developing a growing catalogue of card and board games built for storytelling, strategy, and sometimes a bit of chaos.

But we’re also here for something more.

For every sale we make, we donate a recipe zine to a local food bank, designed to help families create simple, nutritious meals with what they have. Because we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, at a table or around one.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mould, you’re in the right place.

Samuel, The Chief Misfit

I’m Sam, and I started Misfit Hobbies because I just couldn’t stop making things, and I wanted to build a space where I could get the things that I was making into the hands of people I knew would love it.

I spent more than a decade working behind the scenes in film and TV, on shows like Game of Thrones and Krypton, before turning my attention to tabletop games.

In 2023, I published my first TTRPG zine, and things grew fast from there. Since then, I’ve released over a dozen books, launched multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns, and started designing original games like Cryptborn, a solo dungeon crawl inspired by Soulslike video games.

Misfit Hobbies is still just me (plus some very patient freelancers), but it’s built on big ideas: that games should be accessible, stories should be shared, and community can be built one dice roll at a time.

Thanks for being part of the journey. It means more than you know.

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    Meet the Chief Misfit

    Meet the Chief Misfit

    Get to know the person behind the dice. In this post, our founder Samuel shares the story of how Misfit Hobbies began, and why it’s about more than just games.

    1ST April 2025

    Meet the Chief Misfit

    Get to know the person behind the dice. In this post, our founder Samuel shares the story of how Misfit Hobbies began, and why it’s about more than just games.

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  • About Us
    Every Roll Counts. Every Meal Matters.

    Every Roll Counts. Every Meal Matters.

    At Misfit Hobbies, every sale fuels more than imagination, it helps feed someone in need. Starting in 2025, we’re donating a recipe book zine to local food banks for every...

    1ST April 2025

    Every Roll Counts. Every Meal Matters.

    At Misfit Hobbies, every sale fuels more than imagination, it helps feed someone in need. Starting in 2025, we’re donating a recipe book zine to local food banks for every...

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    What Is A Role-Playing Game? RPG Types Explained

    Role-playing games, or RPGs, are a cornerstone of modern gaming culture, offering players the chance to dive into immersive worlds, shape their own narratives, and create memorable characters. Whether you're...

    18TH November 2024

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