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The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game

Created by Mantic Games

Join Section 9 in the official The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG, based on the original manga. Please allow up to 48 hours to receive the digital rulebook PDF. All pledge levels include 3 bonus mission PDFs, sent once finalised.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Game Mechanics | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
3 months ago – Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 08:00:21 AM

Welcome back, Agents!

Since our last update, over 1,500 new recruits have signed up to explore the world of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG. Thanks for being here!

For those of you reading these updates without following the campaign, don't forget, following before launch adds a free bookmark to your physical pledges, and reserving for £1 gives you a gorgeous dust jacket to keep your hardback book in pristine condition. If you're thinking of backing, don't miss out.



In this update, game designer Alessio Cavatore returns to share more insights into the making of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG. Today, he shares more details about the game mechanics. If you have any questions, we'll be hosting a live AMA soon so you can ask him all your burning questions.




Stay tuned! Next week we'll begin our actual-play series with Alessio and friends playing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG, so you can see this game in action. We'll also be sharing a closer look at the miniatures!



Finally, be sure to vote in our most recent poll. The Ghost in the Shell is an iconic cyberpunk world, and we'd love to hear how you discovered the series.

Until next time, thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic

Character Creation | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
3 months ago – Mon, Jul 06, 2026 at 07:32:51 AM

Welcome back, Agents!

It goes without saying that this is an exciting week in the world of The Ghost in the Shell.

First, thank you again for joining us so far in the journey of the official tabletop RPG. If you're anything like us, you'll agree that character creation is one of the most exciting parts of roleplaying games. In this update, game designer Alessio Cavatore returns to share more insights into the making of The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG.

In the video below, he deep dives into the Character Creation process, discussing key elements and offering suggestions and insights to consider when creating your own Section 9 agent.




Additionally, as a thank-you for following this campaign so far, we're giving you the tools to start creating your own Section 9 agents right now! Campaign followers, keep reading to download the Character Creation Kit.

Finally, vote in our most recent poll to let us know what kind of agent you want to be. The Ghost in the Shell is a cyberpunk world filled with possibilities, and we'd love to hear what excites you most.

Until next time, thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic

Meet the Designer | The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG
4 months ago – Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 08:07:05 AM

Welcome Agents!

As huge fans of Shirow-sensei's manga, we are thrilled to bring you this game, which will allow you and your friends to play the part of trainee agents for Section 9. 

This is a huge passion project for the team that has been years in the making; in fact, game designer Alessio Cavatore first announced he was writing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game back in 2023. Three years later, it is almost here! 

Today, we're sharing the first of Alessio's designer diaries, so you can hear his passion behind this game for yourselves. Watch below!




We're sure you have a million questions about the game, so to help answer them, we'll be sharing even more:
  • Designer Diaries
  • Actual Play Sessions
  • Live AMA with the Team
  • Rulebook Teaser

Until next time, be sure to answer this poll, and thank you for joining us on this great adventure.

- Ross and Team Mantic