Cowboy Bebop RPG: Quickstart

Wake up the crew, fire up the engines, and get ready for the most stylish hunt in the solar system.

The Cowboy Bebop Roleplaying Game: Quickstart is an evocative 52-page introduction to the official tabletop adaptation of the legendary anime series. Released in 2022 by Don’t Panic Games and Mana Project Studio, this guide serves as a high-octane entry point for players wanting to dive into the year 2071. Eschewing traditional stats for a narrative-driven "Jazz" approach, the game utilizes a custom d6 system where actions are defined by musical genres—Rock, Dance, Blues, Tango, and Jazz—to capture the cinematic feel and rhythmic flow of a Bebop episode.

This booklet is designed to get you playing immediately, providing the foundational rules for "The Big Shot" (the GM) and the bounty hunters alike. It introduces the concept of "Memories" and "TABS," mechanical representations of the tragic pasts and mounting debts that define the show's characters. The Quickstart includes a complete introductory bounty titled "Ted Bower," along with pre-generated character sheets and a streamlined glossary to help you master the lingo of the Astral Gates. Whether you are chasing a high-value mark through the neon streets of Mars or just trying to scrounge up enough Woolongs for a bowl of beef and peppers (without the beef), this guide ensures you'll do it with style.

Book Contents Include:

• Original Narrative System (D6 system using musical genres for action approaches)
• Introduction Bounty: Ted Bower
• Pre-generated Character Sheets
• Core World Lore
• The Big Shot's Toolkit
• Game Glossary & Flowcharts

Book Information:

• Publisher: Don't Panic Games / Mana Project Studio
• Release Year: 2022
• Game Type: Sci-Fi / Noir Tabletop RPG Quickstart
• Age Range: 14+
• Primary Genre: Space Western / Cyberpunk Noir