Alpinist, rock climber, hiker; there are many ways to describe who you are and even more reasons to explain why you climb. You climb to push yourself, explore, and reach heights no one has reached before. You climb to sit on the summit and see the sun set underneath the clouds. Regardless of why you choose to make this journey, the only certainty is that the path will be a challenging one.

Climb, fall, start again.

Crux

Crux is a solo game focused on climbing to the top of a mountain. While the goal is to reach and surmount the Peak, the game focuses on the process of the climb, which includes facing challenges, failing, and trying again. The game uses a deck of cards to determine which obstacles your Climber faces while climbing, and dice rolls to overcome those challenges.

Print copies available on Indie Press Revolution!

At a glance

• A two to three hour gaming experience with replayability options.
• Gameplay is split up into three sections: Ascend, Fall, and Rest.
• Features three unique character styles and guidelines to create your own.
• Includes a one-page reference sheet that summarizes the rules of the game.
• 36 full color pages with custom art.
• A printable character sheet and a black and white copy of the game.
• Five prompt tables to inspire you during play.

Materials needed

• A standard deck of 52 playing cards with the Jokers removed and plenty of space to lay them out.
• A handful of d4s and d6s (four-sided dice and
  six-sided dice).
• Paper and pencil, or tokens to keep track of resources.  
• A copy of the character sheet included in this book.