The Story
Ancient Galilee, in the days of Jesus. You are a new settler who has poured everything you own into a small shop making wooden toys for children. Most of your neighbors are too poor to buy, and the shop is on the verge of closing.
Will you trust the Lord — keeping the Sabbath, paying the tithe — or rely on yourself? Every week’s ledger tells the story of where your faith lies.
How It Plays
A solo game for one shopkeeper, about 30–45 minutes. Each week you roll for customers, choose Sabbath rest or work, tithe or keep, and draw a story card. Grow in Faith and Reputation — or cut corners and watch the Trials gather.
1 · Trade
Roll for customers each week. Festivals and seasons shift your fortunes.
2 · Choose
Close for the Sabbath or stay open? Tithe your earnings or keep them?
3 · Draw
Story, Scripture, Blessing, and Trial cards shape each week — with verses for every circumstance.
4 · Decide
At week 7 comes THE DECISION: where does your trust truly lie? Four endings await, from Citizen of the Kingdom to Ruin.
What’s in the Print Kit
- 8-page rulebook — the story, the weekly round, Faith and Reputation, the Decision, and all four endings.
- 63 cards — Story, Scripture, Blessing, and Trial decks, with watercolor art on every card.
- Shop ledger — a 24-week ledger plus Faith and Reputation tracker strips.