''Inner City'' is a role-playing game published by Inner City Games Designs in 1982.

Description

''Inner City'' is a contemporary crime system with humorous overtones. The

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are Citizens or Crooks; character subclasses include cops, politicians, vigilantes, FBI agents, and hoods; most of these subclasses may be ''either'' Crooks or Citizens. The object is to get ahead and make more money. Skills are increased directly through experience gained in encounters. The system contains numerous charts and tables (for encounters, "treasure," etc.), but few actual rules systems.

Publication history

''Inner City'' was designed by Chris Clark, and published by Inner City Games Designs in 1982 as a

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containing a 40-page book, a large map, and six sheets of paper money.

Reception

References

{{reflist Contemporary role-playing games Role-playing games introduced in 1982