Masks: A New Generation
Core RulebookBest For
Teen superhero drama where identity, relationships, and emotional stakes matter more than punching villains.
Core Mechanic
PbtA moves: roll 2d6 + Label. 10+ = strong hit, 7–9 = hit with complications, 6− = miss (GM makes a move). Five shifting Labels (Danger, Freak, Savior, Superior, Mundane) represent how the hero sees themselves, and others can shift them. Influence and team mechanics drive interpersonal drama.
The PbtA core rolls 2d6 plus a Label for strong, mixed, or missed results. The signature is the shifting Labels, where others' opinions reshape your numbers. That identity push is the real engine.
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- ✓IndexFind any rule by page number
- ✓GM guidanceA chapter on how to run the game
- ✓Examples of playRules shown in action at the table
- –Quick referenceNo cheat sheet or summary tables
- ✓Cross-referencesRules point to each other by page
4 of 5 book tools found in the core book
Highlights
Labels system makes identity the core conflict, 10 distinct playbooks, low prep for GM, encourages drama and character growth
Considerations
Labels shifting can frustrate players who want a stable character identity, Influence mechanic requires careful tracking, adult moves can overshadow teen PCs, limited mechanical growth beyond Label shifts
Rules license CC BY 4.0
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