THRU-HIKER: A Journaling Game of Long-Distance Hiking
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I stand at the terminus¸ pack on my back¸ trekking poles in hand¸ excitement in my veins. I savor the moment. A cold mountain breeze carries the scent of rain and adventure¸ and I smile. I've waited endless months for this day and¸ taking a deep breath¸ a grin on my face¸ I begin my thru-hike. One foot in front of the other¸ I set out and follow the blazes."
THRU-HIKER is a journaling game of telling stories of long-distance hiking. Using your writing instrument of choice¸ a pack of playing cards¸ and a series of writing prompts¸ you will create stories of the joys and challenges of being on the trail for days¸ weeks¸ or months at a time.
Designed for those dreaming of their own thru-hike¸ and writer-adventurers in search of new narrative challenges¸ THRU-HIKER is an easy game to learn for experienced gamers and newcomers alike¸ one that's sure to deliver hours of imaginative fun.
What is a thru-hiker?
Hikers that embark on a one-way¸ long-distance trail are called thru-hikers. Unlike day hikers or weekend backpackers¸ thru-hikers carry everything they need to stay on the trail for extended periods of time¸ be it weeks or months¸ in order to complete the journey in as close to one continuous attempt as possible.
What is a journaling game?
A game where the objective is creating a narrative in the form of a journal written in the first person. Using a pack of playing cards¸ and a series of writing prompts called Oracles¸ you will craft a story about the journey of your thru-hiker.
What is a long-distance trail?
A long-distance trail is a longer¸ contiguous¸ recreational trail¸ generally used for hiking¸ mainly through rural areas¸ stretching for dozens¸ hundreds¸ or thousands of miles¸ and taking weeks to months to complete either in sections or continuously.
What is in the PDF?
THRU-HIKER is a 32-page A5 (8.27" x 5.83") PDF zine. Inside¸ you will find all the rules for playing the game as well as the Oracles needed to generate writing prompts¸ along with play tips¸ extra rules¸ a list of inspirational media¸ and sample journal entries from a thru-hiker on her journey.
Print version available from the publisher's website.
I stand at the terminus¸ pack on my back¸ trekking poles in hand¸ excitement in my veins. I savor the moment. A cold mountain breeze carries the scent of rain and adventure¸ and I smile. I've waited endless months for this day and¸ taking a deep breath¸ a grin on my face¸ I begin my thru-hike. One foot in front of the other¸ I set out and follow the blazes."
THRU-HIKER is a journaling game of telling stories of long-distance hiking. Using your writing instrument of choice¸ a pack of playing cards¸ and a series of writing prompts¸ you will create stories of the joys and challenges of being on the trail for days¸ weeks¸ or months at a time.
Designed for those dreaming of their own thru-hike¸ and writer-adventurers in search of new narrative challenges¸ THRU-HIKER is an easy game to learn for experienced gamers and newcomers alike¸ one that's sure to deliver hours of imaginative fun.
What is a thru-hiker?
Hikers that embark on a one-way¸ long-distance trail are called thru-hikers. Unlike day hikers or weekend backpackers¸ thru-hikers carry everything they need to stay on the trail for extended periods of time¸ be it weeks or months¸ in order to complete the journey in as close to one continuous attempt as possible.
What is a journaling game?
A game where the objective is creating a narrative in the form of a journal written in the first person. Using a pack of playing cards¸ and a series of writing prompts called Oracles¸ you will craft a story about the journey of your thru-hiker.
What is a long-distance trail?
A long-distance trail is a longer¸ contiguous¸ recreational trail¸ generally used for hiking¸ mainly through rural areas¸ stretching for dozens¸ hundreds¸ or thousands of miles¸ and taking weeks to months to complete either in sections or continuously.
What is in the PDF?
THRU-HIKER is a 32-page A5 (8.27" x 5.83") PDF zine. Inside¸ you will find all the rules for playing the game as well as the Oracles needed to generate writing prompts¸ along with play tips¸ extra rules¸ a list of inspirational media¸ and sample journal entries from a thru-hiker on her journey.
Print version available from the publisher's website.