Trombone Tangle
You are Benny Trumbone, a regular guy whose trombone lessons led to a nightmare of cartel hits, fed surveillance, and Pasadena street beefs. Build your street cred by playing all sides, pulling off crazy jobs, and outsmarting everyone in this endless grind. One wrong move and you're done.
What this world is
Trombone Tangle is a public AI-powered interactive story world set in a Noir setting.
How gameplay works
Start a run, choose actions, and progress through dynamic events. This world currently features 10 characters, 6 factions, 10 locations and is available in English.
Endless Play
No win condition. Play until death. Build your reputation as high as possible.
Earn Reputation
Reputation changes from completed activities: jobs, heists, deals, territory captures.
Compete for Prizes
Top players on daily and season leaderboards win credits from prize pools.
Benny Trumbone
Benny thought trombone lessons were his biggest worry. Now he's dodging cartel bullets, fed wiretaps, and pissed-off locals in Pasadena. He's gotta hustle his way to the top or get buried.
Characters
10Factions
6Locations
10
Pasadena Dive Bar
A smoky hole-in-the-wall where locals drown sorrows and deals go down. Fights break out over spilled beer.
Cartel Warehouse
Abandoned industrial spot turned cartel stash house. Guards patrol, deals happen in the shadows.
Fed Safehouse
Nondescript suburban house where agents monitor wiretaps and plan busts. Blinds always drawn.
Pasadena Street Market
Bustling night market with food stalls and shady vendors. Perfect spot for info swaps.
Abandoned Motel
Run-down motel where junkies crash and runners hide. Bugs and bad vibes everywhere.
Local Garage
Chop shop run by Pasadena gearheads. They fix rides and fence hot parts.
Rooftop Lookout
High vantage over Pasadena for spotting tails or planning hits. Windy and exposed.
Underground Casino
Hidden basement den for high-stakes poker and dice. Losers pay in blood or favors.
Border Trail
Remote dirt path used for cartel smuggling runs. Cops and coyotes watch both ends.
Pasadena Park
Seedy public park where locals gather, deals happen on benches, and trouble brews.