Generic
A family of games inspired by Apocalypse World rather than one unified rulebook: each creator determines how their own stories, moves, and rules work.
Directory entry · lumpley games
- Entry type
- Game family
- Rules family
- Powered by the Apocalypse
- Edition
- Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA)
- Rules licence
- Multiple licences or conditions
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What is it about?
Powered by the Apocalypse is a label creators apply to games inspired by Apocalypse World or other PbtA titles. Common conventions include moves and playbooks, but none individually defines the family. Each game retains its own text, trademarks, and terms governing reuse by other creators.
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At the table
Play depends on the individual title. Many games use moves and graduated outcomes, but the family also includes games that depart from those familiar conventions.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Check each game
PbtA names a family of designs, not a system with a uniform module licence. Permission for third-party adventures must be checked for each specific game.
Conditions
Lumpley's policy permits taking inspiration to create original works; it does not grant the text, moves, lists or logos of all PbtA games. PbtA is a design family: each game has its own permissions and conditions.
Permission and sources
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Read the rules
Read the rules Licence sourceLogos and credits
Logos identify the games listed and belong to their respective owners. Inclusion in this directory does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA)
Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA) — lumpley games.
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