# Masks: A New Generation

Masks: A New Generation invites players into a vibrant world of teenage superheroes grappling with identity, legacy, and the challenges of growing up. Set in a modern, pulse-pounding city, the game employs the Powered by the Apocalypse system, emphasizing collaborative storytelling and character-driven narratives where players must navigate their evolving powers and relationships. Unique in its focus on the struggles of adolescence, Masks empowers players to explore themes of friendship, responsibility, and self-discovery while confronting both supervillains and the trials of youth.

## At a Glance

Superheroes • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • Medium prep

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want comic-book action and larger-than-life character concepts, with character Customization helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 2-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-240 minutes
- Prep: Medium

## Facets

- Genres: Superheroes
- Systems: Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA)
- Mechanics: Character Customization, Narrative-Driven, Team-Based
- Themes: Psychological

## Scores

- Complexity: 3/5
- New GM Fit: 3/5
- Roleplay Focus: 5/5
- Combat Focus: 4/5
- Tactical Depth: 3/5
- Campaign Depth: 3/5

## Best For

- Tables that want comic-book action and larger-than-life character concepts
- Tables that enjoy tuning characters and expressing concepts mechanically
- Groups already comfortable with fiction-first move-based play

## Avoid If

- You want grounded low-power realism instead of comic-book scale
- You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table
- You want a much breezier tone than this game is built to support

## Directory Notes

Masks: A New Generation is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) focused on young superheroes grappling with identity, relationships, and the pressures of adolescence while protecting their city. Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA), it emphasizes narrative-driven gameplay and collaborative storytelling.

## Theme and Setting

The game uses a unique stat system of shifting 'Labels' to reflect the characters' evolving self-perceptions and the influence of others. It's targeted towards players who enjoy superhero stories with a strong emphasis on character development and team dynamics, such as Young Justice , Runaways , or Spider-Man: Homecoming .

## How Play Feels

Masks is set in Halcyon City, a metropolis with a rich history of superheroes spanning multiple generations (Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Ages). This provides a backdrop where masked heroes and villains are relatively commonplace, and the player characters, as the newest generation, must define what being a hero means in this context.

## What Makes It Distinct

The core theme revolves around the challenges of adolescence, including identity formation, navigating relationships, and dealing with authority figures, all while shouldering the responsibilities of superpowers. The game cleverly blends superhero action with personal drama, creating a space for exploring themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the impact of external influences on one's sense of self.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want grounded low-power realism instead of comic-book scale You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/masksanewgeneration
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/masksanewgeneration.json
- Publisher or official site: https://magpiegames.com/collections/masks/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/193258/masks-a-new-generation?affiliate_id=1659151