Herculeanii

Herculeanii is a roleplaying game set in the city of Herculaneum, one of the cities destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

With narrative and resource-driven rules, it combines slice-of-life roleplaying in ancient times with the crisis that ensues when nature decides to interfere with what humanity has made.

System: Custom

Type: Stand-alone game

Genre: Storytelling, disaster

Mechanics: 0-3 four-sided dice, cards

Intended Players: Game Master + players. 

Supplies needed: 3d4 for each player, cards.

Setup time: 15-30 minutes.

Session time: Variable, but 3-4 hours recommended.

License: CC-BY 4.0

Included Bonuses: Character sheet.

Last Updated: May 10, 2022