Singles & Returns
Singles & Returns is a way to tell stories that mix nostalgia and fairytale, centred around the passengers on a bus that serves anyone who can pay the fare, and even several who can’t. You’ll meet some fascinating people onboard, talk to them and then get off again. Inspired by the works of Studio Ghibli, there’s no pressure or urgency in this game, no great threat to overcome, just simple, everyday, minor panics: will she like me? Will I get the job? Will I be late? As the bus takes them each toward their destination, they have time to share what’s on their mind, listen and give advice, and maybe lend a helping hand on the way.
Bonus Content! The first of possibly a number of expansions, Diversion 1: The Route of All Evil offers a new set of twelve stops, with accompanying passengers and reasons for travelling. This Diversion has a Gothic horror theme and you will find monsters, witches, cultists and outlaws travelling between the cemetery, vampire's castle, slum district and hangman's noose on their journeys! The price remains the same for the basic game plus any and all Diversions that are added.
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Development log
- A Diversion to a Bundle of GamesJun 05, 2022
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I played this with a group of four not that long ago, and we loved all of the different characters and prompts provided in the base game. It was the first time some of the players were presented with the opportunity to tell part of the story, so I think they felt a bit lost at first. I think I'd love to combine this game with another game from the same genre!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I've had fun playing this with my friends too, it creates some really sweet little stories. Thank you for playing it!