The Organ Stays

You are in Switzerland in the early 1500s.

Ulrich Zwingli, pastor and theologian, has just denounced music in the church.

Zwingli’s Followers are tearing down church organs.

You have heard Zwingli’s Followers are planning to destroy your church’s organ.

You love your church’s organ.

You will defend the organ with everything you’ve got.

The organ will stay. 

The Organ Stays is a rules-light tabletop roleplaying game about defending your church's organ. It is inspired by the Home Alone movie franchise and other silly micro-RPGs such as Lasers & Feelings by John Harper. The dice-rolling system takes inspiration from Apocalypse World.

A game is composed of 3 Movements:

1. Set the Scene - Map out the church, choose the setting, and discuss character relationships.

2. Plan and Prepare - Gather materials, lay traps, and strategize.

3. Defend the Organ - Fight for the organ. The organ stays.

What is needed to play?

Minimum of 3 players. One player will lead the game as the Game Master (GM)

Two six-sided dice (2d6) per player

Something to write on

Approximately 3-6 hours

Feedback is welcome! If you have suggestions for improving the game, let me know and I might include them in a future version.