Gram Burch's Tonics 'n Charms
A downloadable game
In this little solo adventure, you play Mrs. Esther A. Burch, an Ozark granny woman just tryin’ to get through her day. Some call Gram a witch behind her back, but she knows that as long as she shows up to church on Sundays and helps Mrs. Burke with her monthly bake sale then those folks ain’t got a let to stand on.
All you need to get started is a d12, a scrap of paper, and something to write with.
Created for Folklore Jam 2024. Text only version coming soon! Please let me know if the embedded alt text for the pdf does not work with your screen reader and I will attempt to troubleshoot.
Content warnings: harm to animals, alcohol abuse, childbirth, references to christianity, social isolation, implied child abuse.
This game is completely free. If you download it, please consider donating directly to one of the Indigenous groups that have been forcibly removed from or through their ancestral lands in the Ozarks.
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Development log
- Updates!Nov 24, 2024
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Gram Burch's Tonics 'n Charms by brother spider is a solo game inspired by Ozark folklore. You play as Gram Burch, an Ozark granny who can perform folk magic, getting through her day. Neighbours would ask for Gram Burch’s help to deal with their problems, and she may end up as a fearful witch or a revered healer. The game is beautifully laid out, with photos of traditional Ozark objects. I love how the text speaks to the player and teaches them about Ozark traditions.