{"product_id":"the-bonsai-diary","title":"The Bonsai Diary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Origins Award Finalist: Best RPG; ENNIES Finalist: Product of the Year; ENNIES Finalist: Best Solo Game\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indiepressrevolution.com\/xcart\/image.php?id=1399\u0026amp;type=D\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's 2025, and you plant a small tree seedling, imagining its future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBonsai trees can live hundreds of years. Who will inherit this living being? What will they think of you in 2178? Will they think of you at all?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse simple brush or pen strokes to shape your bonsai. On each page, you'll trace your previous bonsai and add one more stroke. Watch your bonsai grow bigger, page after page. Draw impulsively, or draw with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative writers and artists seeking inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonsai \u0026amp; houseplant enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory gamers seeking a cozy, solo experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare for a plant you don't have to water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay in 15 minute sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndulge your creativity, even if you can't draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to Play: trace the tree, draw new growth, journal what happens\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indiepressrevolution.com\/xcart\/image.php?id=1299\u0026amp;type=D\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBonsai Diary is full-bent focused on providing a contemplative, mindful experience, but in a creative, surprising way.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s really quite excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s also quite interesting.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idlecartulary.com\/2025\/12\/11\/critique-navidad-the-bonsai-diary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIdle Cartulary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe game prompts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintrospection\u003c\/strong\u003e...it will leave you pondering long after you've put down your pen. In an age of fast-paced digital distractions, this tactile, thoughtful experience is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esanctuary\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emilsgameroom.com\/the-bonsai-diary-a-solo-journaling-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmil's Game Room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a beautifully\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egame.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theresattrpgforthat.tumblr.com\/post\/727265139359956992\/hi-first-of-all-i-really-appreciate-your-work\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMint Rabbit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBy the third page, I had completely forgot that I was self-conscious about drawing.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vLdgWcXpWWM\u0026amp;list=PLSh8YT-vvOpLPTMLcZtv7dwep5ZTliNgL\u0026amp;index=4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTales From the Unknown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indie Press Revolution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51513056133398,"sku":"STICK-TBD","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/8225\/3078\/files\/images_2.jpg?v=1783526028","url":"https:\/\/www.swordsandspoons.com\/products\/the-bonsai-diary","provider":"Swords and Spoons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}