Pocket Anima Prime

Over a decade ago, I made this little "pocket" game (2 sides of rules, so they fit onto one double-sided page, plus a few cards) based on the original Anima Prime and inspired by John Harper's Pocket Danger Patrol. I found it in my old files and thought maybe folks could have some fun with it.

This is an action/combat-focused system primarily for one-shot games. Players select a Background card and a Profession card (there are 8 of each), pick a passion from a list, and give themselves a name. That's the entire character creation process.

Outside of conflicts, there's a simple roll mechanic for when PCs try to do something that's not easily done.

During conflicts, there are two actions to take: Maneuvers (to build up strike and charge dice) and Strikes (to use those dice against enemies or hazards, or to achieve goals). The GM awards a bonus from a list based on the descriptions of Maneuvers, making the fiction matter. The PCs' Backgrounds and Professions give them ways to use charge dice for a range of special effects.

As with the original Anima Prime, this game will require quite a few six-sided dice. A few different colors (to differentiate strike, extra, flame, and shock dice) would help as well.