Tinyoji: Scarecrow's Tale | A Gentle Horror Journaling RPG

A quiet chill is in the air. The leaves are turning, and the world of Tinyoji, our gentle journaling game of cozy, miniature adventure, is about to reveal its autumn secrets. Welcome to the Scarecrow's Tale Expansion . Tinyoji has always been a game about the quiet moments: tending a garden, helping a neighbor, and finding your place in a warm, peaceful hamlet. It’s a space to breathe, create, and tell stories of gentle purpose. But even the most steadfast rhythm can stutter. As the year wanes and the shadows grow longer, a new kind of mystery stirs in the woods. These are cracks in the familiar, normal day-to-day moments when the veil between the world we know and a stranger, older one grows thin. The Scarecrow's Tale is an invitation to explore these unsettling whispers, adding a layer of gentle horror and heartfelt mystery to your Tinyoji experience. What Unsettling Wonders Await? The Scarecrow's Tale fully integrates into your game, weaving a thread of atmospheric mystery throughout your story. It’s designed for both new players and seasoned villagers who are ready to see what lies just beyond their village. This expansion introduces: A World of Gentle Mystery : Explore the world's quiet, unsettling secrets. You may encounter a patch of moss where all sound seems to die, a tool that feels wrong in your paw, or a fleeting reflection in the pond that is not your own. Unease Tracking System : A central new system for tracking your villager's growing awareness of the world's strangeness. As your Unease grows, the world around you changes in subtle, meaningful ways. Stranger in the village? A mysterious, silent figure drawn to those touched by Unease. Its appearances are not hostile, but they are always meaningful and unsettling, pushing your story in new directions. Eerie Keepsakes : Discover keepsakes from moments tainted by fear. These items are a constant burden, but hold a desperate power that comes at a terrible price, forcing choices that will define your journey. New Kinds & Backstories : The original six villager Kinds have been replaced with six new ones thematically suited to the Scarecrow's Tale, such as the watchful Barn Owl and the secretive Crow. Revised prelude oracles create character backstories steeped in folklore and mystery. How to Begin Your Journey This edition is designed to be flexible. Whether you're a first-time visitor to the hamlet or a long-term resident, you can choose how you wish to engage with the Scarecrow's Tale: For First-Timers: We recommend a seasonal approach. Play the game normally, and as the Autumn season arrives in your story, introduce the Unease mechanic and the other expansion rules. This creates a natural, thematic way to explore the new content. For Full Immersion : Dive straight in! Playing with all the expansion rules from the very beginning creates a cohesive story where the undercurrent of strangeness is present from the start, growing and evolving alongside your villager. For a Thematic One-Shot : If you wish to play a shorter game focused entirely on the expansion, you can play a single season ( preferably Autumn ) using all the Scarecrow's Tale rules. This is an excellent way to experience the core of the "cozy dread" theme in a few sessions. This book contains the complete Tinyoji game, fully integrated with the Scarecrow's Tale expansion. You have everything you need to begin your tale. Hold Tinyoji In Your Hands! Get the Physical Book. There's magic in a physical book! Experience Tinyoji with our beautiful softcover edition. It's perfect for cozy reading, journaling alongside, or gifting to a fellow seeker of quiet moments. Holding Tinyoji truly brings its charming world to life. Base Game If you are looking for the base game, you can download it here: Tinyoji Base Game . Please consider purchasing the amazon version to support us. Share Your Tale Your journal is your own, but the community fire is warm and welcoming. We would be thrilled to hear about your adventures with the Scarecrow's Tale. Consider downloading the expansion, journaling your session, and sharing a snippet of your story with us and the broader cozy gaming community. Your stories breathe life into this miniature world, and for that, we are endlessly grateful. Thank you for being a part of this journey. We hope this expansion brings you a spark of cozy, unsettling joy.