{"product_id":"hounds","title":"HOUNDs","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOUNDs is a dice-stacking roleplaying game about the bond between a mech pilot and their robot companion. HOUND stands for a Human-Operated Utility-Neurolink Device, and authorities want to erase your mech’s memories, deleting your friendship. Escape is unlikely, but you’re determined to resist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach turn, you’ll overcome obstacles and accrue Stress as a result. Whenever Stress is gained, dice are also added to a tower in the center of your playspace. When that tower of stacked dice falls, your HOUND is damaged and loses a memory in the process. When six memories have been lost, the game ends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessions always focus on a single HOUND and pilot, but can be played with any number of participants. This guidebook also includes modifications for playing without a tower if stacking dice is ever an issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo play HOUNDs, you’ll need: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One or more players \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A minimum of 3 six-sided dice (d6) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ~20 six-sided dice for tower play (optional) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Writing materials (paper and writing utensils) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A tray or box lid to avoid dice scatter (optional) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOUNDs is 24 pages long, and recommendations are included for towerless, duet, solo, and online play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOUNDs is illustrated by Vincent Patrick, an illustrator from Colorado with a love for cartoons and sci-fi. Their most recent work can be found on Twitter: @DemiDevilQueen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyler Crumrine, Vincent Patrick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690891428129,"sku":"PWG07","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/6250\/1153\/files\/IMG-1114.png?v=1703017386","url":"https:\/\/dmdavepublishing.com\/products\/hounds","provider":"Shop DMDave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}