Luovanori creates solo tabletop journaling RPGs that help adult caregivers in the sandwich generation confront and manage burnout. Their debut game, *Unfolding Quest: Reclaim the Margin*, uses a 21‑slot weekly grid, a Redaction ritual, and tactile components to let players identify, name, and reject draining obligations, preserving personal time and identity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Caregivers in the “sandwich generation” face constant pressure from competing responsibilities to children and aging parents, leading to burnout, guilt, and a loss of personal identity. Traditional wellness tools often add more tasks rather than helping them reclaim personal space.
Solution
Luovanori addresses this gap with *Unfolding Quest: Reclaim the Margin*, a solo, week‑long journaling RPG designed specifically for adult caregivers. The game translates real‑world stressors into mechanics such as Energy depletion, permanent Burdens, and the Cold Boot, allowing players to experience and name their burnout. Central to the experience is the Redaction ritual, where users physically cross out non‑essential obligations, turning refusal into a concrete act of self‑preservation. The protocol structures the week into a 21‑slot grid—19 “Siege” slots representing external demands and 2 “Margin” slots reserved for the player’s own time—helping participants protect and expand their personal margins. By combining narrative, reflective journaling, and tactile components (cards, a manual, and a battery‑style frame), the game provides a structured, creative outlet for caregivers to identify, name, and reject draining obligations.
Target Audience
Primary users are adult caregivers who simultaneously support children and aging parents—often referred to as the sandwich generation—seeking a reflective, self‑care tool that acknowledges their unique pressures.
Features
- 21‑slot weekly grid that visualizes obligations (Siege) versus protected personal time (Margin)
- Redaction ritual: a physical act of crossing out tasks to reinforce refusal and reclaim space
- Shadow Identification Matrix with four archetypes (Architect, Martyr, Geist, Archive) for deeper self‑analysis
- 40‑page manual, 4‑week subject log, and custom cards that guide journaling and reflection
- Tactile “battery” frame that reinforces the metaphor of personal energy management
- Solo play format requiring no external facilitator, suitable for at‑home use