New Artpdate!
28 days ago
– Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 09:05:23 AM
Hello Friends and wanderers of the worlds!
We’ve had a lot of Tavers progress since our last update, and we portal’d right over to share the development status with you.
This book is getting jam packed with amazing art from tons of super talented artists, and we’re going to peep some stuff in just a second, but first I want to share a little bit about the different sections of the core rule book.
Now, up front the book will contain guides and help for creating Tavers and playing the game (also packed with radical brain melting art). The Storyteller section –the second half of the book– is what I wanna get into today, and it’s made up of 3 distinct sections: Locations, Interesting Beings, and Episodas. Each of these meaty chunks of the book fills you in on the connective strands between the storycrafting tissue of the game. They really all work together, while still being distinct.
The locations section has a variety of places Tavers might visit. Probably pretty obvious from the title of the section …I bet you’re wondering what the Episoda section is all about…. Each entry will give you some details about the particular spot, people you might meet there, story beats that can happen nearby, and more! Check out this location artwork of the Gyre by Luke Dorman.
The Interesting Beings section contains a vibrant assortment of characters for you to interact with. Okay, ok. I guess that section title kinda spills the beans too. Hey! At least it’s a bit more interesting than just NPC’s! We’re giving the beloved iconic beings from Meow Wolf –along with several new creatures and friends– each a full 2-page spread. This is much like finding a downtown studio apartment with a bonus room attached. We just want to give everyone a little more room to be comfortable. Check out Alejandro Bruzzese’s wild artwork for Julius Finch.
Finally, the thing you’ve been waiting for. Episodas. What are they? Why are they so mysterious? What do they look like!? Is the “a” a typo? The answers can be found below within the beautiful buckets of gooey paint from Tim Molloy.
Wait! That just made me have more questions!!
So true!
We’ll be back with more updates as the development process continues to develop.
Tiger Wizard & The Exalted Funeral Team
Outta one portal, into another
3 months ago
– Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 02:11:34 PM
Howdy Tavers!
Great news from the many worlds!
Development Update
The Manuscript has been completed, and we’re now diving into layout! We’re so very excited to get this game –and all the weirdness of the Meow Wolf worlds– to your game table. Here's a step by step look into the process of Tristan Wright's work on the Nimseskaiju Episoda.
First we start with the original rough sketch, and then a color sketch. After those are approved, we move into the line work, and then below the work in progress pieces the fully realized final artwork. ARTWOW!
In this adventure Tavers will have to figure out how to stop a giant hamster from destroying Convergence while dealing with the annoying bureaucratic failings of new mayoral elections every 20 minutes! Fur-tastrophe!
More and more radical drawings are showing up every day. Check out this swirling depiction of the Tave from Meow Wolf's own Luke Dorman.
Pledge Manager Closing and Cards Charging
We will start to close the pledge manager surveys this Friday, July 17th. You will get a notice on Friday that you have 48 hours to make any adjustments before your order is locked on Sunday, July 19th.
Then on Monday, July 20th, we will send out a 48 hour notice that your card on file will be charged on Wednesday, July 22. Addresses will not be locked until closer to fulfillment so you can change your address as needed*.
If you have any questions with your pledge, need to make adjustments after it is locked, or need help with anything else please reach out to us at [email protected].
(*Note some change of states or countries require assistance, so just reach out to us and we can help you with that!)
We'll be moving into pre-press and production and have updates on those soon!
STAY TUNED!
The Exalted Funeral Crew
BackerKit Pledge Manager Surveys Sent!
5 months ago
– Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 11:27:57 AM
Hello backers!
A quick update to say that we have sent out the Pledge Manager surveys today!
If you chose add-ons during the campaign you will see these populated in your carts as well as the early backer incentives and stretch goals. You will have an opportunity to purchase additional add-ons as well as pay for taxes and shipping fees.
Surveys will lock and cards on file will be charged in about 30 days. We will post another update before they lock and charge notifying you of the exact date.
If you do not receive your survey in the next 24 hours, please reach out to us at support@[email protected].
Thank you so much and have a great week!
Exalted Funeral Team
Development update, BackerKit Surveys, and TAVERS at Momo Con!
5 months ago
– Fri, May 15, 2026 at 05:41:02 PM
Thank you so much for breaking the dimensional barriers, and slinging TAVERS into our realm of existence. We're pretty pumped on it!
Movin' right along!
We've been fine tuning the manuscript with Tiger Wizard, and the Meow Wolf Story team, and it keeps getting better and better!
For example....
SNEAK PEAK: THE CHARTER IS ON YOUR TAIL!
That's right, TAVERS: The Meow Wolf RPG now includes Charter agents actively seeking to stop your manipulation of the source. You'll have to duck, dodge, and generally avoid these order loving suits at all costs!!
More development news soon!
BackerKit Pledge Manager Surveys
We expect the BackerKit Pledge Manager Surveys to be sent out next week. We are waiting on approval from BackerKit and as soon as we get the all clear we will send out another update with more info on the survey timeline and how to access it!
Wanna play TAVERS?
Tiger Wizard will be attending MomoCon in Atlanta GA and running TAVERS on Saturday May 23rd. Sign up!
All for now!
-Tiger Wizard and the EF Crew
We did it! THANK YOU!
7 months ago
– Tue, Apr 07, 2026 at 12:49:59 PM
Together with 2,300+ backers we have funded TAVERS: The Meow Wolf Roleplaying Game, and we love you. Thank you all so much!
Final Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!
With the help of late pledges we were able to UNLOCK THE FINAL STRETCH GOAL! The LP Will now feature extended Episoda content on a gatefold jacket and and super cool colored vinyl!
Late Pledges
Late pledges are enabled on the Kickstarter campaign for those that missed out on being a backer. These pledges differ in that they are not discounted like the ones for backers. These will be active until the BackerKit Pre-order store opens so tell your friends that missed out on the campaign!
BackerKit Pledge Manager Surveys and Pre-order Store
You will receive an email from BackerKit inviting you to your pledge manager survey a few weeks from now. This survey will give you access to select add-ons and allow you to pay for shipping. You will have 30 days from the time the surveys are sent out until the orders are locked and your card is charged for add-ons and shipping. We will send out an update before surveys are sent out and another update later on right before we lock orders and charge cards.
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you so much again!
The EF Crew
