Threads We Share is a game about the emotional arc of a relationship, traced across three defining moments in time. You and your partner in play take on the roles of two people whose lives intersect with weight and meaning.
Every relationship tells a tale. What story will you unravel?
Threads We Share is a quiet, intimate storytelling game for 1 (solo), 2 (duet), or 3 (polycule) players about the emotional arc of a relationship. Whether you weave this tapestry alone or in the company of friends, whether your lead your characters to a love everlasting or a bitter end... threads will guide your way. Led by tarot. Built on consent. Shaped by the story you choose to tell.
Who is this game for?
This game is for you if:
You value unique mechanics
You love emotional, character-driven stories
You enjoy quiet, reflective play without pressure
You have an interest in tarot or want to learn more
This game might not be for you if:
You prefer large groups
You dislike narrative roleplay
You want tactical combat or crunchy mechanics
Is this a romance game? It can be but it doesn’t have to be. This is a game about connection.
A soft conversation at midnight. A hand held too long. A truth spoken too late. A choice that changes everything. A thread remembered, even when the people are gone. These are the moments that shape a relationship. Threads We Share provides the framework for all kinds of stories:
Romantic
Platonic
Complicated
Unfinished
Something harder to name
You decide the nature of the relationship together. The game supports the story you want to tell, not a preset narrative. Though intended for adults, Threads We Share is not sexualized. The focus is always on how connection feels, not what bodies do.
How to Play
Threads We Share invites you to explore a relationship across three defining moments in time: First Touch, Shared Skin, and Unraveling. Using simple mechanics and easy to learn tarot concepts as guidance, you play the moments that linger in a world of your own design.
Quick Setup
First, players must choose the type of relationship they will play through, creating a seed from which your story will grow. Did you spend one romantic summer together that neither or you are willing to let go of? Or perhaps you share a bond brought on by tragedy or a missed connection rekindled. Choose from a list or create your own. After all, this is your seed, your story. You will then each make characters with desires, flaws, depth, and fears that you will use to play out scenes in a game.
Playing The Game
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Each act is guided by:
Scene Tokens to choose moments of connection, tension, or memory
Intimacy Tokens to honor vulnerability and shape emotional turns
An act specific set of Major Arcana to guide tone without dictating outcomes
Stretch Goals and Achievements
This game is built on shared connection, and crowdfunding is no different. As more people gather around Threads We Share, we’re able to weave in additional details, small luxuries, thoughtful expansions, and final touches that deepen the experience without changing its heart. Each stretch goal represents another thread pulled gently, unlocking something special for the community that made it possible. You can track our progress in the Achievements section.
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1. $1500 - Dateable NPCs! We’ll add a small cast of dateable NPCs to the game in a supplemental zine. Digital backers receive the PDF; physical backers receive a printed copy. 2. $2000 - Each Dateable NPC gains one or two short catchphrases, recorded by professional voice actors.
All backers receive the audio files digitally.
3. $2500 - We’ll create a curated PDF of relationship seeds submitted by backers. Selected entries will be lightly edited and credited. All backers receive the PDF.
Cross-Collab Partnership
We’re thrilled to be teaming up with The Wanderer’s Bookshop, a slow-life journaling game where you step into the shoes of a magical bookshop curator, collect stories, read enchanted tomes, and search for your own "white whale" of a literary answer. Whether you’re exploring solo or sharing discoveries with friends, the game blends tarot guidance, journal writing, and thoughtful play into a cozy, narrative experience that perfectly complements Threads We Share.
Threads We Share and The Wandering Bookshop are Teaming Up!
Back Threads We Share and The Wanderer's Bookshop during our campaign, and you’ll unlock an exclusive major arcana printable guide designed especially for supporters of both projects. It's a creative celebration of storytelling, connection, and shared imagination that simplifies play of both zines.
About Eerie Games
Eerie Games is an Origins Award–nominated studio creating narrative, atmospheric tabletop roleplaying games. Step into the shadows of our originals and let your story unfold. In our games, every choice is shaped by legacy, intrigue, and fate. Guided by tarot, dice, and cards, we explore horror, sacrifice, and the bonds created by choice, through found family. Our games help you tell tales that embrace finality and the strange beauty of stories woven under fated moons.
Scott Falzone - Founder & Game Designer Designs paranormal and horror TTRPGs that blend tarot, cards, and symbolism into immersive, collaborative storytelling.
Quo Pennington - Marketing & Digital Director Brings Eerie Games to life through campaigns, community, and streaming, blending cozy vibes with creeping dread.
Hannah Rivera - Creative Director Leads the visual and narrative soul of Eerie Games, turning spooky stories and characters into unforgettable worlds with striking art and layout design.
Tiffany Reed - Chief Chaos Coordinator Keeps the threads from tangling and makes sure this project reaches your table in it's finest form through editing and playtests.
Does this book have any AI Art? - Absolutely not. We do not support the use of AI art. When will this project ship? - Threads We Share is slated for release in May. How will these ship? - We use flexible shipping options depending on location. We will always do our best to use the safest low cost option to save our backers money. Do you expect any delays or problems? - No. We are printing Threads We Share in the US so it will be a quick turn around time.
💥 Zinetopia 2026
This project is participating in Zinetopia! A Small-format TTRPG event celebrating Zine Month running February 2–27, 2026.
📖 What is Zine Month? Zine Month is a month-long online celebration observed every February by the tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) community where creators share and launch new DIY zines.
🔥 Unlock the Limited Zinetopia Freebie! Receive the limited edition Zinetopia 2026 Group Zine when you back 5+ projects featuring 60+ pages from participating creators full of mini-games, sketches, activity pages, and more!
