Instructions Hollow Earth Expedition

Objective of the Game

The objective of Hollow Earth Expedition (HEX) is to explore the mysteries of the hollow earth as a group of adventurers. Players typically work together to overcome challenges, solve puzzles, and defeat adversaries while navigating through a world filled with dinosaurs, lost civilizations, and mysterious technology.

Game Materials

• Character Sheet: Each player has a character sheet that details their character's abilities, attributes, and equipment.
• Dice: HEX primarily uses eight-sided dice (D8). The unique Ubiquity Dice are used for this game.
• Rulebook: Contains the rules of the world and gameplay mechanics.

Setting Up the Game

1. Character Creation: Each player creates a character by allocating points to attributes such as strength, agility, and charisma, as well as skills. Players should also develop a backstory for their character.
2. Game Master (GM): One person takes on the role of the GM, who manages the storyline and world.
3. Starting Scenario: The GM provides an introduction to the current situation and sets the stage for the adventure.

Game Play

1. Narration and Role-Play: The GM describes the environment and events. Players narrate what their characters do and interact with both the environment and each other.
2. Dice Checks:
3. When a character attempts an action that is difficult or uncertain, the player rolls a number of D8s corresponding to their skill or attribute level.
4. Each die showing 7 or higher counts as a success.
5. More successes indicate a better outcome of the action.
6. Conflicts and Combat: These are resolved through opposed dice rolls, with the GM detailing the difficulty and effects of opposing actions.
7. Exploration and Interaction: Players explore environments, investigate artifacts, and interact with NPCs (non-player characters).

Strategy and Tips

• Teamwork: Leverage the strengths of different characters in the team. Some may be excellent in combat, while others excel in diplomacy or research.
• Resource Management: Keep an eye on limited resources such as health points, ammunition, or special equipment.
• Creative Solutions: Not all problems must be solved with force. Utilizing character strengths and creative thinking is often key to success.

Special Features

• Atmosphere and Setting: The game is set in a pulpy 1930s adventure theme. This influences character creation and the themes of situations encountered.
• Free Narration: HEX promotes a free-narrative style, where the GM flexibly responds to player decisions to drive the story forward.

Hollow Earth Expedition is an engaging role-playing system that promotes creativity, teamwork, and tactical thinking while exploring a world full of adventure and mystery.