Gangbusters (3rd Edition)

1990 · Campaign Setting (game world)

Gangbusters (3rd Edition)

A role-playing game set in 1920s Prohibition-era America, where organized crime and the Depression shape daily life. Players take the roles of law enforcement officers, private investigators, reporters, petty criminals, or gangsters managing criminal rackets. The rules cover character creation, combat, skills, car chases, and career-based experience. The book includes guidance for running action-focused campaigns, a detailed Lakefront City setting, a double-sided color map, and cut-out counters representing people, sedans, and armored cars.

Complexity
2 / 5
Core Rules (min needed to play)Skill Based (buy or gain skills)Attribute/Stat Based (STR, CON, PER, etc)Dice (Primarily d10)

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