Hardback (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.47. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.51. Suitable for 1 to 5 players and published in 2018. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Hardback Board Game. Note that unless stated otherwise, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included. Hardback is an exciting deck - building word game and a prequel to Paperback. As an aspiring 19th - century novelist, you'll strive to write your next great work and gain prestige. Specialize your deck in specific genres to use card combinations, and take risks to draw extra cards, but remember to form words! Players build a letter deck with different powers and race to reach 60 fame points to win. Key features include: No wilds in the deck, as any card can act as a wild. Use the Ink system to take a chance for more cards. Match genre colors for bonus card abilities. Compete for the sought - after Endorsement cards. New Persistent cards stay in play until used. Besides the 2 - 5 player competitive race mode, the base game has several variant rules like Literary Awards, Adverts, Player Powers, and Events. There's also a 1 - 4 player co - op mode where players team up against one of four simulated opponents, each good at a different deck genre. We're happy to support campaigns to offer games like the Hardback Kickstarter Game for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A large portion of your spending on Hardback will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying the Hardback (Kickstarter Special Edition) online or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

How to play: First, each player builds a deck of letters with various powers. In the game, try to specialize your deck in certain genres to make the most of card combinations. When it's your turn, you can use the Ink system to take a risk and draw extra cards, but be careful to still be able to form a word. The goal is to race to 60 fame points to win. In the co - op mode, get together with other players and work as a team against one of the four simulated opponents. You can also try out the different variant rules for more fun. Things to note: This is the Kickstarter Edition, and unless otherwise stated, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included. Maintenance advice: Keep the cards in a dry and cool place to prevent them from getting damaged. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.