Sign: A Game About Being Understood

This game is based on the history of Nicaraguan Sign Language.

Nicaragua in the 1970s had no official form of sign language. In 1977, something happened. Fifty deaf children from across the country were brought together to a school in Managua. Without a shared language to express themselves, the children did something remarkable - they created one. 

In Sign, we follow a story inspired by that journey. 

Players embody students on their first day of school. Along the way, they'll make friends, learn about themselves and build their own language together piece by piece.

"Quickly zeroes in on a core of humane, heartfelt empathy in play. A truly beautiful experience."

- The Indie RPG Awards

"Sign dares take up a difficult subject, and have players understand part of a real journey that transformed thousands of lives. It centers on agency, connection, and the struggle of understanding each other in a silent world"

- Golden Cobra Panel of Judges

What's Included?

• 68 Large Form (3.5" x 6") cards to give players instruction during play.
• Facilitator's guide in the form of a teacher's booklet that can be read while running the game.

Apart from a few short introductory pages on preparing the space, no additional preparation is required.