# Powered by the Apocalypse

- Term: Tabletop term
- Date: 2010
- Canonical: https://www.lanternhall.org/lexicon/pbta/

> A family of games built on the design of Apocalypse World, in which players trigger moves by describing fictional actions and roll 2d6, where 10+ is a success, 7–9 a success with a cost and 6 or less lets the GM make a move. Dungeon World and Masks are well-known examples.

A family of games built on the design of Apocalypse World, in which players trigger moves by describing fictional actions and roll 2d6, where 10+ is a success, 7–9 a success with a cost and 6 or less lets the GM make a move. Dungeon World and Masks are well-known examples.

**Origin:** Developed by Vincent and Meguey Baker for Apocalypse World (2010).

## Quick answers

**What does "Powered by the Apocalypse" mean?**
A family of games built on the design of Apocalypse World, in which players trigger moves by describing fictional actions and roll 2d6, where 10+ is a success, 7–9 a success with a cost and 6 or less lets the GM make a move. Dungeon World and Masks are well-known examples.

**Where does the term "Powered by the Apocalypse" come from?**
Developed by Vincent and Meguey Baker for Apocalypse World (2010).

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