{"product_id":"bss-zine-the-game","title":"Black Site Studios The Game Zine","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#171717;text-align:left;overflow-wrap:break-word;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(20px,4vw,26px);background:#171717;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#242424,#101010);border-top:4px solid #f0d632;border-radius:12px;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;color:#f0d632;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMonmouth Cards · Miniatures · Black Site Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,32px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eBlack Site Studios The Game Zine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#f0d632;\"\u003eA fast, experimental miniatures rules zine built around bluffing, chaos, and survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#e6e6e6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe Game Zine is a physical Black Site Studios rules booklet for a casual, highly experimental miniatures game where contestants fight through deadly trials across a series of mini-games. It is designed for 2 or more players and uses a simple D10 system plus a standard poker deck to create bluffing, shifting alliances, and last-player-standing tension at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(120px,1fr));gap:10px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#191919;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#f0d632;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e2+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:6px;\"\u003ePlayers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#191919;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#f0d632;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e3–6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:6px;\"\u003eMini-games per session\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#191919;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;padding:16px 8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#f0d632;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e20–25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:6px;\"\u003eMiniatures used for play\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0;padding:13px 16px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e One physical zine-style rules booklet. To play, Black Site Studios says you will also need 20-25 contestant miniatures, a standard poker deck, some D10 dice, 3 hunter miniatures or substitute tokens, a 2x2 play area with simple scatter terrain, and a way to mark arena areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#171717;margin:26px 0 12px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid #f0d632;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;\"\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:20px;list-style:disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperimental zine format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Site Studios describes this as a highly experimental game printed on recycled, staple-bound paper and intended as a casual foundation for a game concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniatures-driven gameplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players split 20-25 miniatures evenly and play through a sequence of deadly trials rather than a single static scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick core system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rules use D10-based actions with straightforward rounds built around survival, combat, movement challenges, and shifting tactics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluffing with cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard poker deck is part of play, letting players secretly modify rolls with red and black cards to influence outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter with a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e The publisher states that 2 players works, but the game is intended to shine with more people at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#171717;margin:26px 0 12px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid #f0d632;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;\"\u003eShop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;color:#171717;\"\u003eReal stores. Real people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;\"\u003eVisit our West Long Branch flagship or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/pages\/our-locations\" style=\"color:#171717;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;font-weight:700;\"\u003efind a Monmouth location\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;color:#171717;\"\u003eCheckout options that fit your order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;\"\u003eCheck the available shipping and pickup options at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;color:#171717;\"\u003eQuestions before you buy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color:#171717;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e if you want help confirming what is included or what else you need to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#171717;margin:26px 0 12px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid #f0d632;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;\"\u003eProduct questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:15px 0;min-height:48px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#171717;\"\u003eWhat do I actually receive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;padding-bottom:5px;\"\u003eThis listing is for the physical Black Site Studios The Game Zine, which is the rules booklet. It is not a boxed set with miniatures, cards, dice, or terrain included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:15px 0;min-height:48px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#171717;\"\u003eWhat else do I need to play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;padding-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAccording to the publisher, you will need 20-25 contestant miniatures, a standard poker deck, some D10 dice, 3 hunter miniatures or tokens for one game type, a 2x2 play area with simple scatter, and a way to mark arena zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:15px 0;min-height:48px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#171717;\"\u003eIs this a deep campaign book or a lighter rules zine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#494949;padding-bottom:5px;\"\u003eIt is a lighter, casual zine-style game. Black Site Studios describes its zine line as experimental and not as in-depth as a mainstream game, making it a fit for groups that want something fast, strange, and easy to bring to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:18px;border-left:4px solid #f0d632;background:#f7f7f7;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.65;color:#171717;\"\u003eIf you want a compact Black Site Studios rules zine with a strong bluffing hook and a bring-your-own-miniatures setup, The Game is a memorable pick for casual multiplayer sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608770543769,"sku":"BXXZNE8654","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7318\/5689\/files\/BXXZNE8654.jpg?v=1791079146","url":"https:\/\/monmouthcards.com\/products\/bss-zine-the-game","provider":"Monmouth Sports Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}