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. 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 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. 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 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 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 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. 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 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.