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Hype (board Game)
''Hype'' is a board game published by Virgin Games, Ltd. in 1985 that simulates the rise of unknown rock bands in the music industry. Description ''Hype'' is a game in which each player begins a pop band and must take their band from performing local shows and recording demos to getting a record deal and flying to gigs on a jet-plane. The first player to get a Number 1 hit is the winner. History The game was conceived in 1980 by Steve Fairnie, lead singer for the British post-punk bands Writz and Techno Twins, The Technos. Fairnie recruited Willie Williams (set designer), Willie Williams, at the time the editor of ''Punty'' fanzine but soon to become the set designer and lighting director for U2. Together, Fairnie and Williams designed the game, and pitched the idea to new games publisher Virgin Games. The result was ''Hype'', a game featuring a circular board and high quality components that was released in 1984. In addition to the lavish game pieces, the game also included a 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Of Hype Board Game
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