The Kickstarter campaign for Tavers: The Meow Wolf RPG, a psychedelic tabletop role-playing game, went live and quickly met its $50,000 funding goal. Developed in collaboration with Meow Wolf, Exalted Funeral, and Genuine Entertainment, the game draws from the company's immersive art exhibits. It has already raised over $71,000 as of March 4, 2026.
The Tavers: The Meow Wolf RPG Kickstarter campaign launched on March 4, 2026, and reached its initial funding goal of $50,000 within minutes. By the time of reporting, it had raised $71,971, unlocking the first stretch goal of an acetate dust jacket for the core rulebook. Additional stretch goals include expanded book content and painted page edges. The campaign is set to end on April 3, 2026, with materials expected to ship in December 2026.
Tavers is described on the campaign page as a perception-altering tabletop RPG based on the aesthetics and concepts of Meow Wolf's past immersive art displays. Players assume the roles of Tavers, gifted individuals who can sense and access the Source, a raw creative energy flowing through everything, and the Tave, a psychic network of portals connecting to various worlds. These abilities allow exploration of bizarre, exotic places and bending reality by manifesting impossible ideas.
Designed for both RPG veterans and newcomers, the game features light complexity with an open storytelling style and lightweight rules. Key mechanics include a 2d8-based system, skills derived from character backstories, goal-oriented progression, and a tactile, Tetris-esque inventory management system called Mem. For Meow Wolf fans, the game incorporates locations inspired by exhibits, such as the Glowquarium, Convergence Station, and The Forked Earth.
The game was developed by Exalted Funeral, known for the Monty Python RPG, and Genuine Entertainment, creators of The Walking Dead RPG, in partnership with Meow Wolf. Recent playtesting occurred at Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe. Pledge tiers range from $25 for a PDF core rulebook and digital materials to $195 for premium physical items including custom dice, a soundtrack LP, and exclusive patches.
