In Twice Upon a Dream Lite: The Definitive Guidebook, you play as a Dreamer—a soul bound to love, loss, and longing across lifetimes. Guided by your Fate Master, you’ll step into romantic one-shots where love might find you... Or leave you reaching across time.

This isn’t just a game.
It’s a love story you shape with every breath, roll, and goodbye.
And the stars are listening.

What Is Twice Upon a Dream: Lite?

A rules-light, story-first tabletop RPG that blends journaling, emotional choices, and reincarnation-based storytelling. It’s built for 2–5 players and designed to be played in a single dreamy session—or a short series of lifetimes.

If you enjoy the emotional intimacy of Thirsty Sword Lesbians, the soft surrealism of Sleepaway, or the structure of Alice is Missing—you’ll feel right at home here. But where those games pause, this one whispers:

"Try again. You only live once to dream twice."

Why You'll Love It:

1. Game mechanics inspired by the beauty of the Samsara cycle – Body, Mind, and Soul, and moral choices, influence how your character flirts, fights, or freezes
2. Fate Card System – Use tarot-like cards to twist destiny and deepen drama
3. Otome-Inspired Mechanics – Track your bonds across lifetimes
4. One-Shot Friendly – Play a full romantic arc in a single session
5. Reincarnation Engine – With every death, a new version of you awakens—changed by love

What’s Inside the Definitive Guidebook?

Twice Upon a Dream Lite: The Definitive Guidebook is complete with all three books and a set of tarot cards to get you and your hopeless romantics started:

1. The Dreamer’s Guide to Love and Life – For players exploring who they are and what they long for
2. The Fate Master’s Guide to Weaving Destiny – For GMs ready to stir fate and heartbreak
3. Mysteries of the Heart – Four romantic time-hopping modules by Cara Vianca Funa and Caspian Darke:
   • The Crimson Tangle – Silk road secrets and desert-bloom romance
   • Cupid's Masque – A cryptic gothic masquerade of the heart
   • Love on the Loose – A missing president at a university's Kilig Festival
   • Neon Hearts – Neon dreams and lingering memories beneath the stars
4. Deck of Fate - For the dreamers who aren't able to afford the tarot deck or have their own one at home, the book comes with the complete set of Major Arcana at the end pages for you to cut out and DIY your own tarot deck!

Disclaimer: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the final project.

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Cara is a dedicated TTRPG specialist, storyteller, educator, and all-around nerd behind Carabao Chronicles who’s been shaping immersive worlds since 2022 but has been in the hobby since 2019. With her diverse experience working alongside brands like Melee Mats, Pathstrayer, and Vesperay, she continues to bring dynamic TTRPG experiences to both international and Filipino audiences. Her most notable work is her successful Kickstarter children's book, The Lost Ones of the Mounds along with its companion adventure module, The Field Trip of Forgotten Paths.

Astrø is a writer and game designer focused on mechanics-driven systems, with over six years of experience running games as a DM. Their work prioritizes utility, balance, and modularity to give players and GMs the tools to shape the game their way. For them, it’s not just about telling a story—it’s about how the game plays.

Caspian is a talented writer behind Darke Publishing and is known for his work in the fantasy and horror genres. His notable works include Talyn: Seed of Darkness, a dark fantasy series that has captivated readers with its imaginative world-building and thrilling storytelling.

Writer, OC-enthusiast, game dev, philanthropist. Passionate about playing immersive adventures and dedicated to the art of storytelling, Elias (also known as el-dritchknight) has the drive to represent the spectrum of human emotion and experience through their works. When they're not buried in a romance novel or watching TTRPG shows, Elias can be found in gacha game hell. Check out them out at the following links: https://el-dritchknight.carrd.co/ | https://el-dritchknight.itch.io/ | https://archiveofourown.org/users/el_dritchknight 

Katy is a freelance editor, writer, and community specialist with over 15 years of experience across games, events, and digital platforms. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for clarity, she’s edited everything from rulebooks and narrative scripts to marketing copy and community guidelines. Whether supporting creative teams, polishing content, or managing vibrant online communities, Katy brings thoughtful collaboration, a strong editorial voice, and a fan-first mindset to every project.

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Wyatt has been engrossed in TTRPGs for the last decade, as a player, referee, aspiring game designer, and layout designer. He usually has an actual play podcast playing in his earbud. Recently, he has begun the task of migrating his blog to btvttrpg.bearblog.dev where he blogs about his own game and TTRPGs in general. He is active on Fiverr @wyashafer, and loves the passion and joy everyone he has worked with brings to the hobby.

Hi, I'm Ma. Aljane Compendio, also known as Janenajla Arts. I'm a freelance digital artist specializing in bringing stories to life through character design, illustrations, and even webtoons and book covers. Since 2019, I've enjoyed the flexibility of working across various art styles, and I'm particularly passionate about the romance, dark mystery, and slice-of-life genres. You can see my work on Facebook at Facebook.com/janenajla10 and Instagram at Instagram.com/janenajla_arts/.

An artist at heart, but a graphic designer by trade. He has always been an artist and has been doing freelance work in his spare time.

Halo! My name is Nomarshane Clare Villanueva, my artist name being ShnevArt. I'm a digital artist working as a freelance artist/illustrator that brings your imagination to life! I have a flexible art style (a.k.a. I have no art style TT) ranging from chibi, anime, to semi-realism. I mainly create static or animated graphics for my clients and currently working with Carabao Chronicles as an Artist! You can find me of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shnev.art/ and VGen https://vgen.co/ShnevArt.

Their day starts with a cup of coffee. They have coffee whenever they work too, as it fuels their energy like an engine, which is the result of their creativity as they craft beautiful logo designs.

Previous Project of Carabao Chronicles

Cara Vianca Funa launched her brand, Carabao Chronicles, with the Kickstarter success project, The Lost Ones of the Mounds, Book 1, a beloved children's chapter book about a magical dragon girl named Alima Bughaw and her experiences navigating elementary school as a third-culture kid. Alongside with it debuted, the kid-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure module, The Field Trip of Forgotten Paths.

We’re using The Spark Project as a way to open pre-orders for Twice Upon a Dream and to support the talented artists, writers, and developers who helped bring this romantic adventure to life. Every pledge goes directly into making the game the best it can be—funding art, layout, editing, and more. Crowdfunding also lets us build a community around the project, so you're not just buying a game—you’re helping make it real.

Risks of Making Love Happen

As the project is complete, there is virtually no risk and we aim to have the rewards distributed by June 2025. However, in production and distribution, delays may be experienced. But we have chosen reputable printing companies, ABR Printing Services and Chel Si Printing Services, and the shipping couriers, PHLPost and Lalamove, to distribute your rewards both within and outside of the Philippines!

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