Welcome to the Family.
Step into the shadowy underworld of Nova City, a gritty 1960s metropolis where organized crime families wage war for power, wealth, and control. Built on the streamlined Tiny d10 system, The Syndicate puts you in the expensive shoes of ambitious criminals navigating a dangerous web of loyalty, betrayal, and violence.
What's Inside
 
Four Criminal Families - Choose your allegiance from the Chinese Triad (smuggling specialists), Irish Mob (street-smart brawlers), Italian Mafia (charismatic leaders), or Russian Bratva (brutal efficiency experts). Each family offers unique bonuses and specialties.
 
Four Criminal Roles - Play as an Enforcer (the muscle), Fixer (the diplomat), Smuggler (the logistics expert), or Schemer (the mastermind). Each role comes with distinct abilities and tactical advantages.
 
Dynamic Notoriety System - Your crew's reputation precedes them. Start as a low-profile operation and rise through five notoriety levels, each offering new advantages and attracting unwanted attention from rivals and law enforcement.
 
Reputation & Favors - Build connections with law enforcement or union members to call in favors when things get tough. Need a blind eye turned to your activities? Want advance warning of a police raid? Your reputation opens doors.
 
Jobs & Heists - The game focuses on single-session "jobs" lasting 1-3 hours, structured like classic crime films. Break into rival safehouses, smuggle contraband, eliminate competition, or pull off the score of a lifetime.
 
Perfect For
One-shots and short campaigns - Each job is designed as a complete experience
Fans of crime fiction - Inspired by classics like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Streamlined gameplay - Simple d10 system that keeps action moving fast
Mature themes - Organized crime setting with appropriate content warnings
 
Game Features
Fast character creation - Get playing quickly with step-by-step PC generation
Comprehensive equipment - From brass knuckles to Tommy guns, plus heist gear and getaway vehicles
Territory mechanics - Navigate home turf, neutral ground, and dangerous enemy territory
Morale system - Even hardened criminals break under pressure
Crime Master guidance - Complete section for running engaging criminal enterprises
 
What You Need
1 ten-sided die per player
2-6 players (including Crime Master)
Imagination and a taste for high-stakes action
Additional Resources
The book includes curated lists of essential mafia films, crime podcasts, recommended reading, and even casino gambling tips for authentic atmosphere. Whether you're planning a Vegas-style score or a back-alley intimidation job, you'll have the cultural knowledge to make it authentic.
 
Licensed under CC BY-SA4.0 - Built on the Tiny d10 system, allowing for easy modification and expansion.
 
In Nova City, loyalty and ambition are your greatest weapons—and your greatest risks. Play smart, watch your back, and remember: power isn't given, it's taken.
 
Pages: 44 | System: Tiny d10 | Genre: Crime/Organized Crime | Era: 1960s