The Hourglass Sings

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Library Itch.io
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Platform Physical
Release Date 6/9/2024
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Description

If something should happen to you,
remember this song.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)


The Hourglass Sings is a storytelling game. It's a love letter to the dark, mysterious, magical stories of early 3D Zelda games. The Hourglass Sings was created to tell magical stories about healing, trauma, transformation, and hope, in spite of everything.

Game info:

  • 1 - 6 players
  • 2 hour sessions
  • 3 roles: The Hero, The Town, and The Dark, with 53 unique prompts each
  • Playable in-person or online
  • Card-driven, narrative gameplay

This game includes:

  • 32 page illustrated game book with rules and playbooks (PDF file)
  • Online play spreadsheet tool (Google Sheets)
  • Audiobook version (MP3 files)


You can buy a physical copy of The Hourglass Games through Indie Press Revolution (US) or Compose Dream Games (Canada).