Setting
Gangbusters was inspired by both historical figures (such as Al Capone) and fictional accounts of the era. Films were an especially strong influence; the game's bibliography lists dozens of movies for inspiration, ranging from The Big House to The Untouchables.
The default location for Gangbusters campaigns is Lakefront City, a fictional metropolis located (in an unspecified state) on the western shore of Lake Michigan, probably Chicago. A basic description of the city is included in the Gangbusters rules, and expanded upon in the five adventures published for the game.
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