You stumble into the bedroom at this awful, spirit-soaked party. You are drunk, you are heartbroken, you are alone. And yet, there is a presence here. You call out to it: "I am A NOBODY. I am looking for FAME & GLORY, in order to WIN BACK SOMEONE I LOST. You will help me by MAKING ME GREAT."

You have been slumbering here for so long, in the cracks between reality. You have almost given up, when a hand reaches towards you, bathing you in unbearably bright reality. You call out to it: "I am SOMETHING UNKNOWABLE. I am looking for DEEP FEAR, in order to BECOME REAL. You will help me by SPREADING DREAD."

You seal your pact sloppily -- a palm cut on a broken bottle and a blackness seeping into your veins. You feel it within you, this unknowable thing, your new Patron. Your power grows.

You have a body. It's a bright, beating thing. Unruly, perhaps, but that will soon be amended. Your Warlock walks with shadow in its step, and you bleed into reality. Your power grows.

Together, you can TAKE ON THE WORLD.

What is 52 Ways to Sell Your Soul?

52 Ways to Sell Your Soul is an intimate, asymmetrical TTRPG about making a pact. You play as a Patron -- some otherworldly or supernaturally powerful being -- or a newly pacted Warlock. Form your characters, then pull from a deck of cards to explore your partnership, and the roadblocks you face.

Through the game, you will gain and lose Influence, which can be used to sway events and people in your favour. Build a deck of won events, and see if your pact gives you the power to reach your goals.

52SYS is inspired by the creator's very first D&D character, but has since spiralled into an exploration of the transaction of power in codependent and imbalanced relationships.

Currently In Beta!

You've discovered 52SYS during its beta period. I'm seeking any and all feedback at this stage. I want to make the game as clear and enjoyable as possible.

Your comments are encouraged. I'll take everything on board, and I'd love to chat with people about their stories! I'd also really appreciate you taking the time to fill out this feedback form about your experience.