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Lion Rampant

Tabletop role-playing game publisher

Lion Rampant was a tabletop game publishing company from 1987 to 1990. Originally based in Minnesota, Jonathan Tweet and Mark Rein-Hagen founded the company, and Lisa Stevens joined as the editor. John Nephew was also part of the team.2 It was founded by Mark Rein·Hagen.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1987Founded1
  • Founded inNorthfield1

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Lion Rampant was a tabletop game publishing company from 1987 to 1990. Originally based in Minnesota, Jonathan Tweet and Mark Rein-Hagen founded the company, and Lisa Stevens joined as the editor. John Nephew was also part of the team. In their first year, they debuted Whimsy Cards in August at GenCon. While not the "wizard game" which was their initial goal, it introduced freeform dramatic elements to a roleplaying session.2

The story

Founded by Mark Rein·Hagen in 1987, in Northfield.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1990Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1987Founded Founded in Northfield1

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