The Hero System is a tabletop role-playing game system designed for creating and playing superhero characters. It provides a flexible framework that allows players to customize their heroes with various powers, skills, and abilities. The system emphasizes character development and storytelling, enabling players to engage in adventures in a superhero-themed setting. Originally developed in the 1980s, the Hero System has undergone several revisions and expansions, including the popular Champions game. It uses a point-based system for character creation, allowing players to allocate points to different attributes and powers. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of genres beyond superheroes, including fantasy and science fiction.