Rock Hard 1977

It’s 1977. You’re an up-and-coming musician, dreaming of making it big with your band. Over the next few months you’ll rehearse, play gigs, write songs, and promote your band. With careful planning and a little luck, you’ll earn the most fame and become the best new artist of the year.

Designed by Jackie Fox (member of the 1970s rock band “The Runaways”, four-time Jeopardy! champion, and designer of the narrative adventure trilogyThe Adventures of the Chubby Slugz) and illustrated by Jennifer Giner,Rock Hard: 1977allows games for groups of between 2 and 5 players, from 14 years old, in games lasting about 45-90 minutes.

Rock Hard: 1977is played over a maximum of nine rounds, each representing a typical day of one month in 1977, from April to December. You win the game by accruing the most fame. How? Increasing reputation, chops and songs; achieving production, performance, and publicity bonuses; getting record deals and earning royalties; playing concerts; and hanging out at the hottest after-hours spot. Ready to live like a rock star?

How to Play

Contents

• 1 Die
• 1 Board
• 10 Character Boards
• 5 Stands
• 5 Amplifiers
• 15 Crew Tokens
• 5 Radio Edit Cards
• 5 Turn Order Markers
• 1 Round Marker
• 5 Fame Scoring Tokens
• 10 Missed Work Tokens
• 25 Candy Tokens
• 5 Low Sugar Tokens
• 5 Demo Tape Tokens
• 5 Record Contract Tokens
• 8 Hot Hang Out Tokens
• 7 Ability Tokens
• 10 Character Cards
• 12 Starting Life Experience Cards
• 10 Manager Cards
• 8 Sugar Rush Cards
• 15 Event Cards
• 11 Job Cards
• 18 Random Gig Cards
• 8 Production Cards
• 8 Performance Cards
• 8 Publicity Cards
• 24 Personal Goal Cards
• 100 Hang Out Cards
• 1 Rising Star Card
• 30 Wooden Cubes
• Money (30x $1, 10x $5, 8x $10)

Players:2-5

Time:45-90 Minutes

Age:14 and Up