A company by creatives, for creatives.
A small company based in Devon, United Kingdom, the team at Resurrectionist Games have created Board Games and Card Games for major IPs, and are currently developing their first TTRPG—which has been percolating for years and will soon be ready to go public.
At Resurrectionist Games, we strive to embody our values in everything we do:
Keep discovery and creativity at the forefront, empower and support our communities, and put people before profit.
Benjamin Maunder
Hi, I'm Ben Maunder, Narrative and Design Director of Resurrectionist Games and Lead Writer at Modiphius.
Basically; I write a lot of words.
Those words exist in TTRPG manuscripts, rules documents, press copy— anything and everything in the tabletop industry! I've written for Fallout, Discworld, DOOM, Achtung! Cthuhlu, Chalice, and a slew of things that I can't talk about. I've also spent a lot of time planning and producing products, directing art and working with creatives more talented than me.
Outside of work, I tend to bleed hours into playing the games I help make, staring at Magic cards, reading and playing a 'healthy' amount of PS5 games.
More than anything, I want to be involved in making the best of the best experiences players can get their hands on: games that spark genuine enjoyment and leave a mark in the mind.
CJ Gahagan
Hello! I'm CJ Gahagan, CEO of Resurrectionist Games .
My own creator credits include work with Modiphius, Onyx Path, Rowan, Rook and Decard, Ink & Lyre, Stardust & Dragons, and more. My business achievements are far less interesting, but you can find a number of them on my LinkedIn if you’re keen.
I am a former cosplayer who loves travel, food, DIY, and antiques. I'm passionate about games and books—my favourite thing about checking out new components is getting to rip paper samples to look at the core.
I’m a firm believer in empowering others and always looking for ways to better myself, as well. As a queer, mixed designer, I am passionate about platforming creatives with a variety of backgrounds and working with the community to bring everyone together. After all, there's more than enough pie to go around.
The Team
Holly Healey
Hey there! I’m Holly Healey, Head of Events and Community at Resurrectionist Games.
I struggled to write the perfect bio, so instead, I’ll say this:
I love stories. I love games. I love music. All of these things have shaped who I am and how I view the world.
Before joining the gaming industry, I studied all things music. I play guitar and bass, and sometimes dabble in piano. I have also finished a 3 year stint as an Artist Liaison, which I did at multiple festivals across Devon and the UK.
Some of my favourite games to play when with my friends are Magic the Gathering (Although I never win), Cthulhu: Death May Die, and Dungeons and Dragons.
Lyn Williams
Hey there! I'm Lyn, the Art Director here at Resurrectionist Games. I'm a traditional artist using mediums including pen, ink, watercolour and gouache, across a number of subjects from architecture to sci-fi to nature to horror—all for a range of projects from commissions to competitions. I also live stream what I do on Twitch as part of an amazing creative community there.
I came to TTRPGs after attending a D&D one shot hosted by Ben and I was hooked. I've loved the escapism and fantasy that these games offer, and much more so when sessions inspire me to get creative. Hearing about worlds that feel lived in and characters with lots of well, character, gives me a lot of drive to bring them to life visually.
Other than art I can often be found playing Final Fantasy 14 which I am a huge fan of, as well as other RPGs like Dragon Age, Fallout, The Outer Worlds, Dishonored...the list is probably way too long to include here. I also love to cook, knit, and bounce around the kitchen to cheesy pop.
Overall, I don't take myself too seriously, but I am committed to accurately bringing ideas to life, and encouraging creativity in others. Art should always be inclusive.
Gareth Johns
Formerly a teacher in Japan, Gareth loves sharing new games as well as diving into both mechanics and story. He has an extensive collection that he often brings to game nights, and a particular penchant for anything on an epic-scale (his favourite is Man O War). He is a self-published novelist, a husband and father, and an integral part of our team here at Resurrectionist Games!
Fun Fact: Gareth’s favourite food is sujiko and rice.
Terry Maughan
Terry first picked up a D20 way back in the early 80's, and since then his love of this medium has never dwindled. Being an OG geek and after several career changes, Terry found himself teaching Game Arts, with a focus on concept design and illustration and picking up an MA in Publishing at the same time. Also found himself making content for independent TTRPG companies and filling sketch books with notes, maps, campaign ideas and world-building of his own. All accompanied by feverish doodling. Now at last, this over-stuffed imagination can be put to good use. Terry also finds himself running a comic creative network, an exhibition of Unfinished Ideas, supporting local Cons and a young adventures D&D club in his spare time.
Interesting fact: Terry also has a collection of very old Charles Dickens books.
Aaron Crocker
Aaron, Resurrectionist Games’ Lead Painter, has been painting since he was 7 and has been taking commissions for the last 3 years!
When he’s not painting, Aaron can be found gaming, building Lego, or playing card games, with Magic: The Gathering being one of his favourites!
Mori
Mori is our Project Manager here at Resurrectionist Games and brings a wealth of knowledge with her, something we're incredibly grateful for.
When not keeping the team on the straight and narrow, Mori loves to write and draw manga, something she even occasionally does at work as well!