Supergame (role-playing game)

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Supergame is a role-playing game originally published by DAG Productions in 1980, and now published by Precis Intermedia.

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Description

Supergame is a superhero system featuring "build-it-yourself" character construction, with superpowers, rules for flying and magic, plus a combat system, armor and weapons, scenario suggestions, and campaign guidelines. [1]

Publication history

Supergame was designed by Jay Hartlove and Aimee Karklyn, and was published by DAG Productions in 1980 as a 64-page book. [1] The second edition was published in 1982 as a 40-page book featuring a color cover. [1]

The first and second editions are now published as a single volume by Precis Intermedia, with a third edition also available. [2]

Reception

Lawrence Schick describes the system as "Undistinguished". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 56. ISBN   0-87975-653-5.
  2. "Supergame: Classic Super-Powered Roleplaying". Precis Intermedia. Retrieved 27 November 2017.