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Another Downtrodden Snippet

8/31/2022

It's time for another Downtrodden snippet. This time, we get a glimpse at a buyer's review of a rather insidious article of clothing. The art is by the amazing Nolan Segrest!

For those who don't know, Downtrodden is our upcoming tabletop roleplaying game of personal horror, set in an alternate America in which women and the LGBTQ community have been stripped of most of their rights. Fight the PatriarQy!

Larger-Than-Life Heroes Sale

8/17/2022

It's Spectrum Games' "Larger-Than-Life Heroes" Sale! From superheroes and cartoon protagonists to starship captains and radio detectives, this PDF sale has you covered. These games are perfect for emulation and for playing iconic heroes!

Core rulebooks and supplements for the following game lines are represented!:

• Cartoon Action Hour: Season 3 (1980s action cartoon RPG)
• BIFF! BAM! KAPOW! (1960s superhero TV show RPG)
• Capes, Cowls & Villains Foul (comicbook superhero RPG)
• Retrostar (1970s sci-fi TV show RPG)
• On the Air (Old Time Radio RPG)

Click here and scroll down for the sale!

New Downtrodden Snippet

8/9/2022

Here's a new snippet for Downtrodden, our upcoming roleplaying game set in an alternate version of our world, but one in which women and LGBTQ folks have lost most of their rights in the United States. This game shows us the terrifying possibilities of where the slippery slope we are currently on might lead.

This is the second snippet featuring the defiant written comments made by a member of the resistance. Who is this person? Do they play a larger role in the fight to restore sanity to the nation? Time will tell.

Task Resolution Snippets

8/2/2022

These two snippets give some details about task resolution, along with some examples.

Talking Downtrodden on Wizards and Wobblies Podcast

7/31/2022

I was recently the guest on the Wizards & Wobblies podcast, where we discussed Downtrodden. I revealed a bit more about the game setting's background too. Check it out.

DTRPG's "Christmas in July" Sale

7/27/2022

All of Spectrum Games' non-horror PDF titles are part of DTRPG's massive "Christmas in July" sale, so if you want games that faithfully emulates various genres, come take a look at what we have to offer.

• Cartoon Action Hour: Season 3 (1980s action cartoons)
• BIFF! BAM! KAPOW! (1960s superhero TV shows)
• Urban Manhunt (1980s dark future sci-fi — miniatures game)
• On the Air (Old Time Radio)
• Capes, Cowls & Villains Foul (superhero comics)
• Retrostar (1970s sci-fi television shows)
• The Big Crime (film noir)

Click here to check it out!

Downtrodden Snippet #1

7/26/2022

We will periodically be posting small images that give our fans some insight into Downtrodden. This is the first one.

Downtrodden Cover

7/21/2022

At long last: the cover for the Downtrodden rulebook, with art by Nolan Segrest. Coming January 2023.

We've also added new goodies to the official Downtrodden page.

Summer Scares Sale

7/13/2022

Welcome to the Summer Scares Sale, where all of Spectrum Games' horror RPG PDFs are discounted by 40%. If you like faithful emulation of source material, these RPGs are for you! The sale ends July 18!

Slasher Flick

Macabre Tales

Stories from the Grave

"Retro Television" Sale!

5/26/2022

"Retro Television" is the theme of Spectrum Games's newest sale! Save big on all our PDF titles that can be used to faithfully emulate television shows of yesteryear!

• Cartoon Action Hour: Season 3 (1980s action cartoons)
• Retrostar (1970s sci-fi TV shows)
• BIFF! BAM! KAPOW! (1960s superhero TV shows)
• Stories from the Grave (Anthology horror TV shows)

The sale ends on June 6, so tune in now!

Click here! (Scroll down to the Spectrum Games listing)