Figments

Figments is a game of luck and storytelling that uses a standard set of rune stones to play, though only 20 are selected per game. This game tends to bring out silly "consequences" for the game looser and isn't typically played for money. Typically played in taverns/pubs and when a game starts up most of the patrons take part in the game trying to confuse the players and adding a layer of commentary to the game.

Set Up

1. Each player selects 20 runes that are able to be played in the round.
2. The player who took a drink last selects 10 runes to tell a story of their life and, who is now called the Rune Layer, places the runes face down on the table.

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Game Play

1. The Rune Layer weaves a story around the runes they selected keeping them facedown or where the other player(s) cannot see.
2. The player counterclockwise of the Rune Layer, called the Storyteller, then casts 10 runestones (leaving them where they landed) and weaves a story that connects to the story the Rune Layer just told.
3. Other player can add addtional elements to the story that the Storyteller wove which can help or hinder the Storyteller.
4. After both stories and additional elements are told the Rune Layer revels their runestones.
5. Points are totaled and the Storyteller becomes the Rune Layer.

Scoring

• Each matching runestone awards one point.
• If seven or more match then three bonus points are awarded to the Storyteller.
• If seven or more do NOT match then three bonus points are awarded the the Rune Layer.
• At the end of the game, each player can award one bonus point to a player of their choice using rules of their choice.
• Patrons watching the game also sway the results by adding in their input.

Rune Stone Explanation

Please hold for the handout

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Adaptations to D&D 5e

There are two different methods you can use in your game. The first one is the simple version and the second is a more in-depth version.

First Method

Contesting Performance checks

Second Method

Print off the handout of the runes and have your players play as the rules suggest.