From the book introduction: Dime Heroes™ is a simple-to-learn roleplaying game where players take on the roles of the larger-than-life heroes of the old pulp magazines, radio dramas and movie serials. It assumes the players and ref already have some rudimentary experience with roleplaying. It is meant to be played in the vein of such pulp classics as Doc Savage, The Spider and The Shadow, so keep it light, cinematic, and adventure packed!