Las Vegas is a notorious destination for fun and vices. Booze is common and is one of the primary sources of entertainment in the desert. Inebriation represents a character’s level of drunkenness. As a character gain inebriation they may become louder, clumsier, more sullen, or more combative. Inebriation is also used by characters during combat …
Performing
Some people have been given characters who are entertainers. Most people have characters who are not entertainers. Any player is welcome to perform at the Sahara Sands Hotel and Casino. Just because a character is not listed as a performer, doesn’t mean that the character doesn’t have talent or desire for the stage. Additionally, just …
Showbiz
One of the ways that a god can influence the world is to have their image on show to the American people. Gods can influence people while they appear in movies, act on tv, sing songs, and even perform in variety shows or dance revues at casinos in Las Vegas. There are a number of …
Boxing
Boxing is a supplemental combat system in On the Rocks. There are two decks of cards, one for each player that wishes to participate in the boxing match. The match will begin with a coin toss. The person who wins the toss chooses whether they will play first or differ to the other player. Each …
Romance Card
The romance card is being provided in advance of the game to give players a chance to review the tasks and decide if they would like to participate in the mechanic. Certain romances can earn players reputation points, so all characters are motivated to pursue romance. If a character is not involved in the romance …
The Art of Winemaking
Wine is an integral part of the Italian lifestyle. It’s consumed almost daily and used as part of the sacrament at church services. Public drunkenness is passé and drunkards are seen as gauche, so individuals work hard to quench their thirsts and hold onto a sense of decorum. Aside from politicians and land wealthy individuals, …
Gardens and Palazzos
ach and every city-state, nation, and empire wants to be known for having the best and most beautiful gardens. Gardens and palazzos are crucial to having a strong arts district in an area and gardens with the best reputations tend to attract heroic artists, inventors, and do-gooders. Conversely- gardens adorned and festooned with ugly items …
Romance Rules
Information If you have ever played Lullabies of Broadway or the American updates to Once Upon a Time in Tombstone, these romance rules should feel quite familiar to you. Romance in Under the Mask is meant to encourage role playing opportunities and player partnerships that might not otherwise come to fruition. Romance in the game allows you the …
Great Works and Masterpieces
A number of the characters in Under the Mask are inventors, painters, and sculptors. Through the course of the game these individuals are able to create wondrous works of art and emerging technology that have valuable in game effects. Some characters will find a skill card in their character packet that designates them as able …
Bullets and Belles Adventure Rules
Adventure! Some plots will take players on Adventures! We have dedicated one entire room of the game space for adventure. Adventures are short (approx 15 minute) quests, missions, side events, that players can participate in. Some characters may have even started game with an Adventure envelope in their packet. Anatomy of an Adventure The outside …