Dead Man’s Errand A Solo Storytelling Game of Souls, Memory, and Endings

Dead Man’s Errand (Playtest Edition)

A Solo Storytelling Game of Souls, Memory, and Endings

"Some doors are closed with a whisper. Some with a shout. Some, you must close yourself."

You are a modern-day Reaper. Not the famous one. Not the feared one.
Just the one who shows up when the list appears in your pocket.

Dead Man’s Errand is a solo storytelling game about collecting souls whose time has come — and navigating the bittersweet, strange, and sometimes funny encounters that come with the job.
Play out a shift where you’ll guide eight souls to their final crossing, facing stubborn spirits, grieving families, nosy neighbours, and the occasional angry cat.

Your Reaper isn’t a villain or a hero. Just a bureaucratic miracle worker in a battered coat, doing a quiet job no one sees.

Tell stories like:

• Convincing an old punk rocker he’s late for everything — not just his next gig.

• Calming a ghost who mistakes you for a pizza delivery.

• Running from a horde of stray cats guarding a cemetery.

• Confronting your own doubts about what it means to say goodbye.

What You Need to Play

• Three six-sided dice (3d6)

• A standard deck of playing cards

• A pen and notebook (or a document to record your journey)

• A quiet moment and a willingness to explore small, meaningful stories

Tone & Style

• Dark humour

• Bittersweet moments

• Modern setting: city streets, hospital corridors, empty cafes

• Humanity and kindness

This is a Playtest Version
Feedback is very welcome! If you try the game, I’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and any stories that emerge from your shift.

Feel free to comment here or contact me directly.