Offerings

The Legend of Hook-Hand Mary

My neighbors used to have a busted-up old wooden statue of the Virgin Mary in their front yard. One of her hands had fallen off and been helpfully replaced with a hook, which held a rusted metal lantern with a half-melted candle stub inside. When I walked past her, I often imagined that she had ceased representing the Holy Mother and had become a different sort of god entirely.

Sadly, I believe she was finally thrown in the trash — but her spirit lives on in this game.

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About the Game

Your neighborhood is home to a simple garden statue, weathered by the passage of time and the whims of the elements—but with sufficient offerings and strong faith, even the humblest object can grow into a small god.

OFFERINGS is a casual keepsake game about small treasures and local legends. Play whenever you have time.

You’ll portray the believers in a Neighborhood God and the natural and mystical forces that shape their faith. As your god receives more offerings, it will grow in power.

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Quick Stats

• Players: 1+
• Materials: a print out of the game, a 12-sided die, and art supplies (use your sticker hoard!!!)
• Game Type: GM-less keepsake game
• Game File: 1-page PDF

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Development

This is a playtest version of Offerings released for the One-Page RPG Jam. There is currently one Neighborhood God; the full release will have three different options.

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Credits

Writing & Layout: Kay Marlow Allen (they/xe) is a genderqueer game designer, poet, and publisher based in Massachusetts. You can learn more about them at earthlybody.studio.

Art: Anna-Rose Schenerman (she/her) is a graphic designer and artist based in Philadelphia, PA. You can find more of her work at annaroseschenerman.com.

The text of Offerings is licensed under the Creative Comrades License Agreement (CCLA 1.0). Art licensed separately.