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Questions about Tunnels & Trolls

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the first edition of Tunnels & Trolls and when was it published?

Ken St. Andre, a public librarian in Phoenix, Arizona, wrote the first edition of Tunnels & Trolls and self-published it in April 1975.

When did the fifth edition of Tunnels & Trolls appear and which countries received translations?

The fifth edition appeared in 1979 and was translated and published abroad in countries like Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and Japan.

What are the eight prime attributes that define characters in Tunnels & Trolls?

Eight prime attributes define characters in Tunnels & Trolls including Strength, Intelligence, Luck, Constitution, Dexterity, Charisma, Wizardry, and Speed.

Which company bought Flying Buffalo in July 2021 and what happened to new game versions during their ownership?

Webbed Sphere bought Flying Buffalo along with its catalog in July 2021 but did not release any new versions of the game during their ownership.

When did Webbed Sphere sell Tunnels & Trolls to Rebellion Unplugged and what products were included in the sale?

In May 2023, Webbed Sphere sold Tunnels & Trolls as well as Flying Buffalo's entire range of role-playing games to Rebellion Unplugged's table top role playing game division. This sale included Citybook and Grimtooth products alongside Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes.

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