Hero Games

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game_franchise
gptkbp:acquisition Acquired by a private investor in 2010
Acquired by a new owner in 2019
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Rich_Burlew
gptkb:Mike_Pondsmith
gptkb:Aaron_Allston
gptkb:Greg_Stafford
gptkb:Steve_Long
gptkbp:community Active online forums
Support for independent creators
Fan-created content
Collaborations with other game companies
Conventions and events participation
gptkbp:distribution Distributed by various publishers
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1980
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Steve_Long
gptkbp:game_mechanics gptkb:combat_system
customizable settings
power system
skill system
narrative-driven gameplay
point-based character creation
flexible rules
advantage/disadvantage system
character advancement system
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:superhero
gptkb:fantasy
gptkb:horror
modern
historical
pulp
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hero Games
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Hero_System
gptkb:Champions:_The_Super_Roleplaying_Game
Fantasy Hero
Pulp Hero
Modern Hero
Ninja Hero
Star Hero
Superhero RPGs
gptkbp:products gptkb:Champion
gptkb:heroes
Fantasy Hero
Blood of Heroes
gptkbp:type gptkb:tabletop_games
board games
card games
gptkbp:website www.herogames.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Champion
gptkb:heroes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4