# Ghostbusters Ah, *Ghostbusters*. That delightful 1986 RPG from West End Games (WEG) that proves, once again, that everything old is new again. For the uninitiated, this little gem is based on the 1984 movie where Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis turned ghost-hunting into a profession with less credibility than weather forecasting. But hey, at least they got a game out of it. So, why should you care? For starters, this RPG was one of the first to use the D6 System, which West End Games would later refine and milk for all it was worth in their *[[Star Wars]]* RPG. The mechanics are charmingly simple, involving rolling a handful of six-sided dice to determine your fate – because who doesn’t love leaving their destiny to a crapshoot? Historically, this game is significant because it broke away from the complex, rule-heavy systems of its time. It was a breath of fresh air for those who preferred their gaming sessions light-hearted and their rulebooks non-lethal. Plus, it’s a relic from a time when the *Ghostbusters* franchise was riding high on a wave of ectoplasmic popularity. Sure, the idea of running around with a proton pack and a snarky attitude sounds like a good time, but let's not forget the game's most unique feature: it encouraged improvisation and humor over rigid adherence to rules. Players were rewarded for clever solutions and witty banter, making it a precursor to the more narrative-driven RPGs we see today. In summary, *Ghostbusters* (1986) is a quirky piece of RPG history that deserves a nod for its innovation and its role in making ghostbusting look like a viable career option – at least on paper. ## Links A list of URLs and why they're important references to the subject. Try to lead with the place it can be bought. - [Ghostbusters International](https://ghostbusterscities.com/media/ghostbusters-the-roleplaying-game/): Here may be the only place you can still get a copy of this game, which is very far out of print. And yet, here it is. If you want to get your hands on it for free. - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters_(role-playing_game)): Because everyone loves a good Wikipedia deep dive. - [Ghostbusters Fans](https://www.gbfans.com/): A fan site with a treasure trove of information on the entire *Ghostbusters* franchise, including the RPG. > [!note] Editor's Note > > No notes. This is pretty much it, straight up.