Cypher System

Revised

Streamlined storytelling with a single target number

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universal

NarrativeLow-PrepExplorationCinematicCollaborativeTheater of the MindRoleplay-Heavy

Languages: English

Diced20

System FamilyCypher System

Cost$$

LicenseCypher System Open License

PublisherMonte Cook Games

Year2019

Complexity Low

Accessibility Medium

Community High

Core Mechanic

GM sets difficulty 1–10, multiply by 3 for target number. Players spend Effort to reduce difficulty.

GMs who want minimal prep and players who enjoy spending resources to shape the story.

Very easy GM prep, flexible character descriptors, XP for discovery

Players track most complexity, limited tactical combat, can feel same-y

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