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Is it really stealing if the current keepers stole it first?

We seldom think about how many famous artifacts kept in iconic western museums got in there through armed robbery. There's no other way to describe how former colonial powers took them. So if a ragtag bunch of bleeding hearts was to retrieve such items in a less than lawful manner, the current keepers had it coming.

In Beutekunst, you play these idealistic amateur heisters, and your goal is giving back what was stolen! 


It's the 90s, and new technologies mean security is getting tighter, but this doesn't mean a well-tossed banana peel won't buy you time.

Whether your character is in it to stick it to the man, do right by their people back home, atone for their privileges as a first-worlder (if such a thing is even possible), indulge in reckless thrillseeking, or double-cross the others for cash (like a dick), all you need to play is two six-sided dice, pen, paper, and some friends.

The base idea for this game spontaneously arose in my head after watching Jacob Geller's amazing Museum Theft video. Check it out; it's an eye-opener and contains some crazy stories. 

Additionally, I encourage you to dive deeper into the topic of looted art and colonialism. Here are some resources: 


NO NFT FUCKERY ALLOWED. YOU MAY NOT MINT NFTS OF THIS GAME OR ANY OF THE ART WITHIN.

StatusReleased
CategoryPhysical game
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(14 total ratings)
AuthorLeo Andrade
GenreRole Playing
Tags2d6, Comedy, Crime, Heist, One-shot, Stealth, Tabletop, Tabletop role-playing game

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BTK Singles.pdf 16 MB
BTK Spreads.pdf 18 MB
BTK Character Sheet.pdf 195 kB
BTK Booklet.pdf 5.3 MB
BTK Booklet (off white).pdf 5.3 MB

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FUCK COLONIZERS!๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

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Beutekunst innovates on classic rpg mechanics with scrappy, revolutionary panache. From character creation to crew infighting, game rules are robust, with a hint of mid-aughts sensibilities, and deliver exciting, straightforward narrative power. Immediately got the heart pounding.

And if that isn't enough to make Beutekunst an instant favorite, ruining some rich colonizer's day really seals the deal.

Thank you so much for this review! I'm glad people are connecting with this, it was in my mind for a while before I actually went and made it a thing.