Rock Hard: 1977 – Board Game

Its 1977. Youre an up-and-coming musician, dreaming of making it big with your band. Over the next few months youll rehearse, play gigs, write songs, and promote your band. With careful planning and a little luck, youll 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 trilogy The Adventures of the Chubby Slugz) and illustrated by Jennifer Giner, Rock Hard: 1977 allows games for groups of between 2 and 5 players, from 14 years old, in games lasting about 45-90 minutes.

Rock Hard: 1977 is 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?

• Story of the Game: 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!
• Strategy Board Game: Rock Hard: 1977 is played over a maximum of 9 rounds, each representing a typical day of one month in 1977, from April to December. You win the game by accruing the most fame! Ready to live like a rock star?
• Gameplay: With game mechanics involving worker placements, set collections, end game bonuses and focusing on strategy and competitiveness, Rock Hard: 1977 is one of the most fun and engaging games you will come across
• Components: Included in Rock Hard: 1977 is 1 Board, 10 Character boards, 5 Amplifiers, 10 Character standees, 7 Ability Tokens, 1 Die, 5 Low Sugar tokens, stands, Demo tape token, Record Contract tokens and much more!