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Tarot Interviews proudly brings you a bonus episode about Mama Nyah's House of Tarot with creator Devin Reid, who has crafted a magical combination of New Orleans mysticism and nostalgic gaming.
Unlike tarot apps that display card definitions, Mama Nyah creates personal readings where your intention shapes every interpretation. The cards aren't randomly generated, they're shuffled and laid face down, preserving the experience of a real tarot reading. When Mama Nyah speaks, she weaves together all three cards of your past-present-future spread into a cohesive tapestry of meaning, just as a reader would do in person.
The game's pixelated aesthetic pays homage to the Windows 95 era, with careful adaptations of Rider-Waite symbolism that maintain the cards' essential meanings despite the constraints of pixel art. What truly sets this project apart is it is soulborn from Reid's immersion in New Orleans culture, where tarot readers line the streets and witches are valued community members rather than outsiders. As Reid explains, "New Orleans has historically been a haven for those who didn't fit the strict religious norms of the American South," creating perfect conditions for magical practices to flourish.

Whether you're a tarot enthusiast, a gaming nostalgist, or simply curious about this unique blend of technology and spirituality, Mama Nyah's House of Tarot offers something different. Look for it on Steam, and perhaps enjoy it with a traditional New Orleans Sazerac in hand for the full experience!

Get Mama Nyah's House of Tarot from Steam here

Tarot Interviews credits

• Host and producer: Finbarre Snarey
• Theme music composer: Amelia Lawn
• Additional music: Nicola Snarey
• Cover art: Rein G

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