In most of the games that I've played, you draw cards to establish a writing prompt, usually an inspiring question to answer. There is something in thinking about lost and returned memories, that dredges out your own recollections of years long gone.Īnamnesis is a beautiful game that plays the theme of amnesia in a very smart way. I played Anamnesis over a period of more than two weeks, one entry at a time, as the game turned out to be quite an intense experience. The Lost Bay Podcast - Interview about the design process behind Anamnesis Planet Arcana - Full actual play of Anamnesis, modified for 2-players. Sean Patrick Cain, designer of Long Haul 1983įriends at the Table - Anamnesis was featured in Sangfielle episode 52 (Six Travelers: Lyke) which contains an entire playthrough of the game. Dwelling in the quiet connections between loss, discovery, and renewal, the game guides you through the creation of a world that can bloom and welcome, overwhelm and frighten, asking with a quiet persistence: Who are you?'

'Anamnesis invites you to sway and stumble through a journey of Proustian discoveries. Tanya Schofield, author of the Melody's Song trilogy Samantha has created a unique, powerful experience - I absolutely recommend Anamnesis for everyone who loves stories.' As I played, it became obvious that the game could also be used for self-reflection. 'As an author, I love the potential of Anamnesis to help me generate random fictional scenarios. Shawn Drake, designer of HEDGE and Court of Blades

Tender, personal, thought-provoking, moving, terrifying, raw.' 'Anamnesis sent me down an eye-opening rabbit hole as far as what a TTRPG could be. An audiobook of Anamnesis, narrated by the authorĬlick here for a Spotify playlist of background music for Anamnesis.A Designer's Commentary version of Anamnesis.A PDF copy of Anamnesis (spreads & pages).You do not remember who you are, where you are, or what you care about. As you draw tarot cards, you fill the blank spaces of your past and learn more about your present.Īll that is needed to play is a deck of tarot cards and a way to record your thoughts. You play as an individual who has woken up with memory loss. There is an Anamnesis Jam running from November 1 through January 31! Everyone is invited to create projects inspired by the game.ĭesigner's Commentary Version was nominated for a 2022 ENnie for Best Electronic Book!Īnamnesis is a 24-page solo journaling RPG about self-discovery, reflection, and identity. PHYSICAL COPIES AVAILABLE AT: Indie Press Revolution Knave of Cups And the bottom of this page!Īlso see bottom of page for discounted damaged copies, and free PDF community copies.

Anamnesis by Carlos Sérgio Rodrigues