Powered By The Apocalypse (PbtA) is a game design framework used for creating tabletop role-playing games. It emphasizes narrative-driven gameplay, where players collaboratively tell a story through their characters' actions and decisions. The system uses simple mechanics, often involving rolling two six-sided dice to determine outcomes, which keeps the focus on storytelling rather than complex rules. PbtA games typically feature playbooks, which are character templates that provide unique abilities and traits. Each game within the PbtA framework can explore different genres and themes, such as horror, fantasy, or science fiction, while maintaining the core principles of collaborative storytelling and character development.