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Top Shelf is the adult twin to Cocoa Craze—a system-agnostic, timed tabletop RPG one-shot designed for adults who enjoy a bit more bite in their gameplay. Set within Sapha Burnell’s richly detailed Judge of Mystics world, players take on the roles of Finnegan’s Pub regulars attempting a bold Top Shelf Liquor Heist while the usual keepers of order—Donovan the ghostly bartender, Finnegan the Legendary Fae, Judge Caleb Mauthisen, and Pub Bouncer Tuija Draganova — are distracted.
The game unfolds through tense 10 minute rounds where players puzzle, bluff, and sneak their way toward the ultimate prize: the legendary top shelf liquor.
Unlike its cozy sibling Cocoa Craze, Top Shelf offers flexible combat modes, catering to groups preferring non-violent stealth, light brawling, or full combat encounters for a grittier experience. All within 90 minutes.
Key Features:
Set in the atmospheric Finnegan’s Bluff Public House, bringing to life barroom camaraderie and intrigue
Three combat modes: Shirley Temple (no combat), Purple Nurple (light combat), and Kalashnikov (heavy combat) to fit your group's preferred tone
Timed play: Keep the tension high with a tightly paced 60 to 90 minute + breaks runtime
Designed for adults, with themes and content suitable for players of legal drinking age. If you drink, do so responsibly.
System agnostic mechanics, making it easy for any RPG group to jump in.
Encourages social roleplay, team strategy, and creative problem-solving with a dash of trickery and possible chaos
Compatible with Banter Games
Top Shelf is perfect for adult gaming nights, convention afterparties, or integrating into your Judge of Mystics campaign as a vibrant side adventure.
Alcohol is not mandatory. Drink and play responsibly.