A popular pen-and-paper TTRPG is called Honey Heist, and it has risen in popularity due to its hilarity and ease of play. It is a great game to play with a group of friends and there is only a single piece of paper needed to play the game. The goal is fairly simple, but there are a few things you should know before getting started.

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The next time you are bored and looking for something new, then you should give this game a try. Honey Heist offers a fresh twist where the role you play isn't quite what you might have been expecting.

10 All The Players Are Bears

Bear in Honey Heist

The first thing you will notice when you begin playing this game is that all of the players are bears. You roll the dice to figure out which bear you are going to be, which not only identifies your superior bear skill but also your role on the team.

Apparently, the bears can garble human words so you can talk to the other players during the game.

9 You Are Also A Criminal

Police and Criminals Photo by Pixabay from Pexels
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels

You are actually playing as a bear criminal, which is a bit confusing to some but also explains the title of this game. Your goal is to pull off a honey heist during Honeycon 2017, which is no easy feat.

This means you must perform actions, and sometimes the outcome is decided per the roll of the die.

8 The Honey Master Is In Charge Of The Specifics

DnD Custom Dice

The person who sets up and controls the game is called the Honey Master, and they are in charge of the specifics. They choose everything from the setting to the specific attitude of the Convention Organizer.

Some decide to roll their custom-made dice and leave the decision up to chance, while others pick what they want for a specific game. They of course add in more of their own obstacles and have planned scenarios ready, depending upon the understanding of the group you are playing with.

7 Criminal And Bear Each Start Out With Three Points

Point system in Honey Heist

Many wonder how the game ends, and you either become a criminal who lives a life of crime, or a bear that is picked up by animal control. The way it works is that you start out with three points for criminal and three points for bear, but if you reach six for either one then you become that entity.

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If you perform a bear action, then you take one point from criminal and transfer it to bear. It pays to be a balanced player who uses both of their talents when pulling off this difficult heist.

6 The Bears Don't Know Everything

Honey Heist bear surprise

The bears will not know everything, which is why a designated Honey Master exists. It is up to them to react to a situation in one way or another, similar to a classic Dungeons and Dragons game.

It is part of what makes it so fun, especially when the place unexpectedly blows up or they learn the whole thing was a setup all along.

5 Beware Of The Security Features

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Photo by Scott Webb from Pexels

Honeycon 2017 knew that some criminals might try something, so they came prepared with their own security feature. The bears have no idea what those might be but it could include things like armed guards, a CCTV network, or Poison Gas.

This will throw a wrench in their plans, especially since they are not strong like other RPG mages, but also make the game more exciting as players react to the new obstacles in their path.

4 Your Bear Needs A Disguise

Honey Heist Bear Disguise

One does not simply walk into Honeycon 2017 and walk away with the prize. They need a disguise like any other criminal so they can blend in with the humans.

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You can wear things like crop tops, mittens, or even a Pink Cowboy Hat because no human will know it is a bear if it has that on its head. However, one thing to keep in mind is that accessories can affect your HBS, or the total of your dice rolls.

3 The Complex Plan Requires Precise Timing

Honey Heist Precise Timing

The plan the bears need to pull off is incredibly complex and precise timing is required if they want to be successful. It is part of what makes the game so difficult, yet fun, as everyone is scrambling to play their part.

Humans might be able to do it easily, but being a bear has its drawbacks that can make things a bit more difficult.

2 Bear Puns Are Required

Bear Pun by Punpedia
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If you decide to host this game then bear puns are a must, and a quick internet search will pull up plenty of great ones. They are un-bear-ably funny and will leave the players either laughing or rolling their eyes.

No matter what, it is mandatory if you want to make sure your game night is successful and have it be better than any RPG on the Nintendo Switch.

1 You Can Download The Game Sheet Online

Honey Heist Download

Everything you need can be downloaded online and it was created by Grant Howitt. You can download all of the documents for free, but he does deserve a donation for all of the hard work that he put into its creation.

It even has sheets for players to keep track of their points and draw the disguise on their bear to really bring the scenario to life.

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