Rollers of the Realm: Reunion

About

Rollers of the Realm: Reunion is a medieval RPG that replaces traditional combat with pinball mechanics. You control characters as physical balls bouncing across physics-based tables filled with hazards and enemies. The game lets you build a party of misfit heroes, each acting as a unique ball with specific stats and special abilities. Swapping between these heroes mid-stage becomes crucial since sending a heavy knight to solve a puzzle designed for a fast rogue will likely fail. You can tackle the story alone or bring a friend along for co-op action as you chase artifacts and fight monsters across various worlds. This sequel builds on its predecessor, which won GDCs Best in Play award back in 2014. The game features distinct gameplay modifiers tied to character sizes and types, making every table feel different based on your current lineup. Players report that the hot-swapping mechanic adds real tactical depth to what looks like a simple arcade title. There are no turn-based menus here since progression happens directly through flipping, dashing, and nudging on scenic pinball playfields. The community appreciates how well the RPG stats translate into actual ball physics without feeling clunky.

Storyline

Play as the Rogue and her faithful hound, as they, in the form of a small and fast ball, sneak and steal their way through and around challenges. Or load up the massive Knight ball and bash those town guards and otherworldly monsters! Players will roll throughout the land alone or with a friend in search of powerful ancient artifacts, sweet gear upgrades, and NPC allies in a quest to save the world from certain doom. This is no turn-based affair, as the storyline and character progression take place across scenic pinball playfields! In order to become a hero of legend, players must flip, dash, and nudge their way through every battle or maze. “Pinheads” better brush up on magical incantations and learn to wield an array of awesome character abilities—there’s more than one realm that needs saving!