A slice of life RPG about the people who care for kids.

Requirements:

• 3-5 Players
• 90-180 Minutes per Session
• 1-2 Sessions
• Best played with a cuppa

The concept for Mum Chums is a slice-of-life game. Each player portrays a Mum (or other adult carer) of their own young child. The default game is written from a White Scottish perspective, with rules that adapt to your locale. Play begins as the kids are about to start school for the first time.

The aim of the game is to portray the situations at hand with emotional honesty. There are no winners or losers, and as a group you are working together to make the narrative both engaging and poignant.

The tone is that of a kitchen sink drama. Realism is the key. This means we don’t have to lean into or out of exaggerated joy or sadness, but instead follow what feels true to life.

Caring for kids and family dynamics can bring up a lot of difficult subjects for people. While the game mentions a wide range of struggles, it will provide support and guidance on how to set the focus of your games.