The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers is a game about what it means to be a brother, with all the complexity, vulnerability, and joy that comes with it. It’s a storytelling card game played on opposite sides of a closed door, and a conversation about saying goodbye. This two-player roleplaying game guides you through the tragic, intimate story of two brothers in the final days before one of them turns. Take turns drawing cards, asking questions, and working through this change together. Once the door is closed, your story begins. In the end, it’s up to the surviving brother: do you open the door?

What’s Inside: The Time We Have is ready to play right out of the box. Reading the rules cards is the first step of the game itself, so there’s no prep and no game master. The 52 prompt cards mix questions, observations, and worsening signs of infection, so the story grows more urgent as the deck runs down. The 13 Door cards each set the game in a different kind of apocalypse, with guest writing and art from some of the best-known creators in tabletop roleplaying games. Since the game deals with heavy themes, two “KNOCK” safety cards let either player check in or change course at any time. It’s an intimate, emotional experience for two people, and a great pick for players who love story games, tearjerkers, and quiet, meaningful evenings.