An image of a slightly worn-out paper featuring a game titled "Bitin' Off Hedz," described as a Cheapass Game for 2-8 players. The top of the page shows a cartoonish T-Rex's head, and below it is a larger sketch of two T-Rexes standing. There is descriptive text about the game's prehistoric theme and requirements, like "pawns for every player," "counters," and an "8-sided dice." The bottom right corner includes contact information with an email address.
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Bitin’ Off Hedz (1996)

ByMichail

Bitin’ Off Hedz

Bitin’ Off Hedz is a board game about dinosaurs racing to go extinct. It was published by Cheapass Games in 1997, with a slightly updated second edition released in 2023. The game was designed by James Ernest, who is known for creating a number of other popular board games.

Why is Bitin’ Off Hedz Popular?

Bitin’ Off Hedz is known for its quick and silly Gameplay Mechanics of Bitin’ Off Hedz, as well as its theme of dinosaurs racing to go extinct. The game has gained a following among fans of Cheapass Games and James Ernest’s other creations.

Game Components of Bitin’ Off Hedz

Game board6 dinosaur pawns1 volcano pawn1 six-sided die

Game Setup of Bitin’ Off Hedz

Place the game board on a flat surface.Each player chooses a dinosaur pawn and places it on the starting space.Place the volcano pawn on the center space of the board.Determine the starting player.

Gameplay Mechanics of Bitin’ Off Hedz

On a player’s turn, they roll the die and move their dinosaur pawn that many spaces. If a player lands on a space with a hazard symbol, they draw a hazard card and follow its instructions. If a player lands on a space with a food symbol, they draw a food card and follow its instructions. The first player to reach the volcano space and jump in wins the game.

Game Objective of Bitin’ Off Hedz

The objective of the game is to be the first player to reach the volcano space and jump in.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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