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Rough! set up on the table, mid-game
Prototype ยท Est. 2020

A wild race to Starfish Town.

Overview

Gather resources, dodge bears, ride out disasters, and rack up Stars on your way to Starfish Town. First player to arrive with at least 12 Stars wins โ€” show up short and you'll have to turn back for more.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2โ€“4 players โญ 12 Stars to win ๐Ÿป 6 bears roaming ๐Ÿƒ 58 ability cards

How to play

Your turn

Gather, trade at a Trading Post, and play as many ability cards as you like โ€” then roll the Black Hike Die up to 3 times.

The Hike Die

Every roll counts, even by accident. It moves you, costs you a food resource, or advances the Sun โ€” no take-backs.

Bears

Mean bears roam the board and multiply over time. Gather 3 Fish to befriend one, or shoot it for 5 Stars.

Day & night

The Sun cycles through the day, triggering bear surges and Weather Service alerts along the way.

Weather

Environment cards flip regularly, bringing storms, floods, earthquakes, and the occasional quiet day.

Taking damage

Get hurt and you're sent back to the nearest Trading Post โ€” hearts on your mat keep the tally.

Meet the crew

The Rough! crew

Bobby
Bobby
Special ability: Map
Bo-Bo
Bo-Bo
Special ability: Super Yummy Fruit
Cedar
Cedar
Special ability: Sleeping Bag
Lulu
Lulu
Special ability: Time Crystal
Niles
Niles
Special ability: Star Power
Ollie
Ollie
Special ability: Bear Flute
Pippa
Pippa
Special ability: Backpack+
Toady
Toady
Special ability: Fish Suit

From the table

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