Hardback

A game by Tim Fowers, Jeff Beck

1 - 5 Players 45 - 90 minutes Low

Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, Card Drafting, Push Your Luck, Race, Spelling

Card Game, Word Game

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Description

Hardback is a deck-building word game where you play as an aspiring 19th-century novelist, working to pen your next masterpiece and earn prestige along the way. You'll build a deck of letters with various powers and race to 60 fame points to win. What makes Hardback unique is that any card can be wild, and you can push your luck to draw extra cards using the Ink system. As you compete against other players, you'll need to specialize your deck in certain genres to exploit card combinations and gain bonus abilities. With a playtime of 45 to 90 minutes, Hardback is a fun and challenging game for 1 to 5 players. The game also includes cooperative and variant modes, offering plenty of replayability and excitement for players of all skill levels. With its easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay, Hardback is a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and interactive word game.