Watch the Garden Grow… As You Slowly Crumble
“We are statues that decorate a lush, vibrant garden. We were placed in this garden together, and together we will watch the garden grow as we’re destroyed.”
Ruin in Bloom is a short, GM-less tabletop RPG where players take on the roles of statues overlooking a living garden. Through shared storytelling, you describe the beauty, change, and quiet decay unfolding around you—while your own forms slowly deteriorate over time.
Why You’ll Love It
A Poetic, Melancholic Experience
Tell a story of growth and ruin, where life flourishes even as you fade away.
Simple, Guided Storytelling
Use a table of prompts to describe scenes in the garden, building a rich, evolving narrative together.
A Unique Decay Mechanic
As the game progresses, your statue crumbles—reducing how much you can say each round and shaping how your voice fades from the story.
GM-less and Collaborative
No game master required—just shared imagination and a willingness to explore a quiet, emotional story.
What You Need to Play
Specifications
Players: 3+
Age: 12+
Playtime: 30–60 minutes
Game Type: GM-less, narrative storytelling RPG
Stand together. Watch the garden bloom. And endure the slow passage into ruin.
