BECOME THE BEDTIME MONSTER PEOPLE FEAR

Play as the Toothless Rake, an obscure figure from the folklore of the rural lowlands around Vicenza, invoked to frighten disobedient children—and sometimes even adults.

Encounter spirits, demons and masked authorities inspired by traditional stories passed down for generations across Veneto, and explore a fictional rural world shaped by ancient customs and local superstitions.

Punish the guilty.

Defy the spirits that rule the night.

INVESTIGATE BY DAY

Explore the village and speak with its inhabitants.

Gather clues to uncover your next victim.

HUNT BY NIGHT

Night belongs to spirits and demons, making it the perfect hunting ground for a creature like you.

But you are not alone.

PUNISH ON THE BOARD

When you finally confront your victim, the battle begins.

Corner them before they can escape.

BUILD YOUR DICE BAG

Your claws deliver the punishment, but your dice determine what is possible.

A DARK ITALIAN FOLKTALE

Rusty Smile blends narrative investigation, dangerous nighttime exploration and tactical board battles built around a customizable dice bag, all set within a dark folktale inspired by rural Italy.