Savage Worlds
Universal RPG built around fast, pulp-action combat — 'Fast! Furious! Fun!' with polyhedral trait dice.
🌤indoor
What is Savage Worlds?
Savage Worlds is a universal RPG system published by Pinnacle Entertainment in 2003, marketed with the tagline 'Fast! Furious! Fun!' Its distinctive polyhedral trait-die system, wound-and-shaken combat rules, and action-oriented pulp aesthetic have made it a favourite for GMs wanting quick, cinematic play. Popular settings include Deadlands, Rippers, Rifts and Savage Rifts.
Quick facts
Category
Tabletop Role-Playing
Type
Team sport
Players
3–8
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
2003, Pinnacle Entertainment Group (Shane Lacy Hensley)
Olympic
No
Popularity
regional
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified