a two-hundred word rpg and permagame you can start playing right now, if you'd like.

you can download the pdf if you want something to take with you. it uses tuftecss and this ia writer template.

otherwise, you can read the full text of the game here:

a silent, sometimes solo, game to be played now or on a train or on a walk or

you already know how to play; you've played before. but if you'd prefer not to play, the easiest thing to do is to stop reading here >>> . <<<

take a second to breathe, stretch. now you're playing. use this signal to know when it's time to play later.

look at something, someone, anything. give them a name: "thou" (or another name you like). think about them being at this place and in this moment in time. ask how or why or who or what or when they got there (or another question you like). question your answer, too.

add 2 to your score (if you can't remember it, pick any number to start at).

try again and again with anyother things, even this game. if you get lost in thought, that's fine (if not, that's fine), but once you realize it add 2 to your score and play with something else instead.

you might see someone and wonder if they're playing (or want to). if you're not sure, try to exchange a knowing look. nod towards something, look back at them, and back at something. use each other's signals. check in occasionally. now you're playing together. add 2 to your scores.