An excellent three part adventure.

I'm dropping this into my established Vornheim campaign and using the parts independently. The warehouse will provide exploration of the newly acquired property, conversion of it into a group stronghold, and claiming the surrounding area as their turf. The sewers are handy and fun, plenty of adventuring opportunites there building off campaign seeds I've already planted. And finally the mansion Rumble provides an opportunity to nudge elbows with big wigs and wager large (or not) - with several hooks offered.

The writing is evocative and clean, with only a couple typos noted. The entry layout is easy to use at the table. The random charts are thoughtful and fun. The art is good and adds to the atmosphere - certainly above what I could sketch out myself.

Definitely worth $5 for strictly what is provided but there is so much more a thoughtful GM could spin off or involve in it.

Downsides: the only thing that comes to mind is the final Rumble game is Shut the Box - which is a game where EACH player rolls dice. As there is only one box provided (which cannot be "reset") and eight final players, Shut the Box cannot be the actual game played. However, it should not be difficult to come up with some other game or approach.

All told, I heartily recommend this adventure!

The basic premise is that the PCs inherit a warehouse, and gain an invitation to a notorious gambling event. While some of the party are playing games of chance, others may be attempting rescues, burglary, or gaining information. I would recommend using multiple hooks from the given list, and would definitely include the rescue of a nobleman's daughter as the PCs are given a vital sketch map. Success will be measured in monetary profit, not numbers of foes slain.

Remarkable similarity to tackling a (Sean Connery/Roger Moore era) Bond villain: (i) you play him at games of chance; (ii) he has an exotic partner; (iii) owns a grand residence; (iv) his henchmen wear brightly coloured clothes; (v) one possible task is "rescue the girl"; (vi) crocodiles and big cats to avoid; (vii) opponents killed in horrific/unusual ways (acid bath).

Strengths: (i) Plenty for the PCs to do, and ample motivation to do it. They need gambling funds, so will wish to fence paintings from the warehouse; exploring the sewers will pave the way for a stealthy entry into the mansion. (ii) Interesting distinctive magic items. (A hallmark of this author.) (iii) Many intriguing NPCs well described in just a few words; should be a roleplaying treat. (iv) Lots of potential follow up encounters. (v) Nice clear maps gathered at the end.

Cautions/Weaknesses: (i) Referees will need to read the whole carefully and manage a divided party; it might benefit from a paragraph describing a likely chain of events. (ii) Does it really take one hour to play Shut the Box with nine players? A few minutes seems more reasonable. (iii) Kellerin should have extra cash in the games room, so that he can buy out gambling pledges. (iv) Some tables have very small print.

This version appears identical to a free download from the author's website. Whatever happens, it should be exciting. In play, my group were big monetary winners; they rescued the nobleman's daughter, robbed some chests, but one character was slain by a surprise attacker. As a PWYW offering, happy to give this full marks. Highly recommended.