A tarot deck launches the search for a missing friend
A narrative tarot adventure game featuring stunning artwork, engaging storytelling, and unique puzzles.
$34
The Light in the Mist - $34
A tarot puzzletale
The Light in the Mist is an adventure game in the form of a tarot deck that weaves together hours of gorgeous artwork, resonant storytelling, and unparalleled puzzle gameplay. When your friend’s mysterious disappearance results in the discovery of an unusual item, you suddenly find yourself embarking on a journey through time and memory. Solve a unique variety of puzzles and lose yourself in a character-driven story experience told through the memories of your missing friend.
Why You'll Love It
The Light in the Mist embodies a harmonious union of puzzles, art, and unique, choose-your-own-path style gameplay. This visually stunning game is full of unexpected ahas and vivid character development, all while taking full advantage of the strengths of the medium in which it's presented. It demonstrates how puzzles can not just accompany but also tell a story, using an object that serves as a tarot deck, a puzzle game, and a work of art.
What's Included
- 78-card Tarot deck + tuck box
- Instruction + story booklet
- 2x Journal/Backpack card
Requirements: An internet connection is needed only to access hints, but you'll likely want a pencil and paper to take notes.
Add-on Item: Art Print Pack
Two posters sized 8" x 12" / 203mm x 305mm
- Extended box cover art (without title)
- Extended Tower art + bonus puzzle (to be solved using the poster and the tarot card deck)
The Light in the Mist: Collector's Edition
Includes:
- Standard edition components packaged in a handcrafted wooden box
- Stamped velvet bag for the tuck box (replaces cardboard insert)
- Newspaper clipping with a bonus puzzle
- Enamel pin
- Two art prints (8" x 12" / 203mm x 305mm posters) (box cover art + Tower extended print & bonus puzzle)
Wooden box, stamped velvet bag, and newspaper clipping are collector's edition exclusives.
The brains behind the game
Creators
Rita Orlov
Game Design, Graphic Design, Writing
Rita is a designer, maker, and puzzlesmith with a background in escape rooms, illustration, and object design. She lives for the “aha” moments and the journey of discovery that can be created through puzzles and gamified storytelling. She strives to create unique experiences that will challenge, surprise, and bring joy to the player.
Jack Fallows
Illustration, Graphic Design, Writing
Jack Fallows is an artist working in illustration, comics, games, music, and model making. They are known for their ongoing puzzle story, Cryptogram Puzzle Post, and are obsessed with bending formats, genres, and expectations in their work.