Supergame (role-playing game) explained

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

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Schick, Lawrence. Lawrence Schick

    . Lawrence Schick. Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books . 1991. 0-87975-653-5. 56.

  2. Web site: Supergame: Classic Super-Powered Roleplaying. Precis Intermedia. 27 November 2017. PI Supergame. en.