The tabletop pastime centered around paranormal investigation allows participants to collaboratively craft narratives, assume the roles of exterminators of spectral entities, and utilize specialized equipment within a structured rule system. An example involves players working together to identify and contain a Class 5 full roaming vapor, guided by a gamemaster who adjudicates actions and controls the environment.
This form of interactive storytelling offers numerous advantages, including fostering creativity, enhancing problem-solving skills, and promoting social interaction. Its origins can be traced to the popular film franchise, adapting the source material’s themes of humor, camaraderie, and supernatural encounters into an engaging, participatory format. This creates a uniquely immersive experience for players, tapping into nostalgia and a shared love of the source material.