A Vancouver couple’s innovative toolkit for Dungeons & Dragons, called Tabletop Stamps, has soared to unexpected success after a viral Kickstarter launch, rapidly becoming the most sought-after accessory for tabletop roleplaying enthusiasts. Their unique stamp-based system allows players to quickly and creatively design game maps on paper, bridging nostalgia for analog gameplay with modern geek culture.
Breaking the Mold in Tabletop Gaming
Jacob Harris and Karoline Moore, an East Vancouver couple, are behind the Tabletop Stamps invention, designed to empower Dungeons & Dragons players to create detailed ink-and-paper maps with ease. Drawing on linocut, laser cutting, and digital sketching, Harris developed an ergonomic set of stamps after realizing just how time-consuming custom map preparation could be. The toolkit stands out in the crowded D&D accessory market by offering tactile creative possibilities free from screens and software.
Tabletop Stamps debuted on Kickstarter on November 11 with a modest $14,000 goal, exceeding the mark in merely 35 minutes. By the following Saturday, the campaign raised more than $223,000, fueled by a wave of enthusiastic fans and supported by one viral Instagram reel reaching 1.4 million views. This meteoric success highlights the deep demand for physical, customizable gaming tools and a growing movement to unplug from digital gaming platforms.
