Coming of Age in a Secret World
It’s 1989. The Berlin Wall is falling, MTV rules the airwaves, and beneath the surface of this changing world, teenagers are manifesting impossible abilities. Welcome to the secret world of the empowered.
What is FREAKS?
FREAKS is a tabletop roleplaying game where players take on the roles of teenagers who have developed extraordinary superhuman abilities. Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, these “Freaks” must navigate the challenges of adolescence while hiding their powers from a world that isn’t ready to accept them.
This is a game about:
- Coming of age with incredible powers
- Government agents who might be allies or enemies
- The constant fear of discovery
- Finding your place when you’re fundamentally different
Game Features
- Fast & Narrative: Uses the elegant Tricube Tales system
- 80s/90s Setting: Authentic period details and themes
- Secret World: Government conspiracies and hidden communities
- Teen Focus: Powers combined with coming-of-age stories
What You Need
- 3-6 players (including Game Master)
- 3d6 per player
- Tokens for Karma and Resolve
- 2-4 hours per session