Bump is a retro modern coming of age horror game. It is set in the 70s-90s at Camp Hawley, where Scout Troop 221 comes each summer. 

One evening the Scouts get together for a campfire. As the fire burns low, they realize a scary story they told around the fire is truer than they thought. They must learn about what is out there in the night and how to overcome it.

... Without waking up the adults...

There are 6 Scouts included in this guide: 

• The Rich Kid: From a better part of town, given every advantage by their family, looking to prove their independence. 
• The Burnout: Pushed into scouting to “set them straight”, a troublemaker and rebel who wants to show their value to the team.
• The Jock: A sports star at school, popular with a bright future ahead, needing to escape from the weight of expectations.
• The Patrol Leader: The head of the group, an experienced and capable scout whose confidence is easily shaken.
• The Nerd: The top of the class, easily overlooked and pushed aside, wants to overcome their awkwardness.
• The Hunter: An experienced adventurer, who has called the woods home since they could walk and who is looking for a friend.

One player also takes on the role of Den Mother, or DM, and is responsible for adjudicating the rules, guiding the overall story, and keeping the game moving. 

The game takes place in 6 scenes:

1. Bonfire: The Scouts gather for a late night campfire. Each Scout tells a scary story.
2. Sighting: The Villain from one of the stories appears in camp and attacks the Scouts.
3. Investigate: The Scouts go through the camp trying to learn what they can about the Villain.
4. Scrap: An Adversary interferes with the Scouts.
5. Explore: The Scouts gather Kit they need to confront the Villain and travel to its lair.
6. Confront: The Scouts have a final battle with the Villain, either defeating it, or escaping from it.

Scenes 3, 4, and 5 can happen in any order and overlap with one another.

In addition to a tale of horror, BUMP! is a coming of age story. Each Scout has Ambitions, which reflect their personal desires and growth and after each Scene, Scouts are asked to share memories of their time and relationships in the troop.

BUMP! is powered by the Havoc Engine. It uses ideas from the Havoc Engine, published by Rowan, Rook and Decard. Find out more at rowanrookanddecard.com