Consistency–Output–Growth

At HNI Industries, we believe hard work builds a brighter tomorrow. 

Become part of a team that keeps the cogs of progress turning, one keystroke at a time. 

Your new future starts here.

Each shift, you’ll receive a production quota and a series of work orders to complete before the allotted delivery time expires. Accuracy and efficiency are essential to maintaining your gainful employment within the company. 

  • Complete your assigned production quotas
  • Maintain exceptional typing accuracy
  • Manage your workplace performance and stress 
  • Demonstrate unwavering commitment to the company’s success
 

Here at HNI Industries, hard work is always recognized! All employees will receive the following:

  • Super predictable and jam packed shift schedules!
  • Personal work device provided courtesy of HNI!
  • Performance evaluations after every shift so you can A.B.I: Always Be Improving!
  • So many opportunities for advancement, with 3 possible career tracks to explore!
  • Purpose-driven and endless work so you never have to go home feeling aimless and alone!

BUT YOUR PERFORMANCE MATTERS

While we believe every employee has a bright future ahead of them, remember every decision affects your career here at HNI Industries. So no slacking! 

 

NOTES FROM MANAGEMENT

READ OUR FULL CREATOR STATEMENT EXPLAINING OUR THOUGHT PROCESS ON CHARGING FOR THE GAME.

COG was made in 10-days for O2A2 2026 and follows all jam requirements. While the typing word bank contains 3k+ different entries, these entries are only part of the typing minigame and are largely nonsense words / sentences that do not count toward the script itself. The script’s word count comes in at around 980 words.

COG is a short game, one we think players will spend on average 15-30 minutes enjoying, with replayability depending on how much you enjoy typing games. As this game does rely on typing for gameplay and there is no difficulty setting, we recommend you have at least an intermediate skill level of typing and around 30+WPM for maximum enjoyment of the game.

SCREENSHOTS

MARAEVE

THE MERCIFUL MAIDEN

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 50

BIRTHDAY: MARCH 26

HEIGHT: 5’4″ / 166cm

BACKGROUND: COLOMBIAN

INTERESTS: EMBROIDERY, CHARITY, THE COMPOSITION OF CHURCH HYMNS

Maraeve wears grace as a veil and wields an unwavering sense of decorum, harkening back to days long past.

MONA

The (Mad) Artistic Genius

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: OCTOBER 30

HEIGHT: 5’10” / 182cm

BACKGROUND: ITALIAN / GREEK

INTERESTS: ART, FASHION, SEWING, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Behind her alluring and mysterious charm, Mona possesses an ardent and rebellious impishness.

NOEL

THE MODEST MEDIATOR

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: SEPTEMBER 13

HEIGHT: 6’3″ / 192cm

BACKGROUND: CHINESE

INTERESTS: COOKING, BAKING, CRAFTING

Imposing but mild-natured, Noel exudes a quiet confidence to protect his inner peace.

MARY

THE TACTICAL TERROR

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 23

BIRTHDAY: NOVEMBER 14

HEIGHT: 4’9″ / 145cm

BACKGROUND: COLOMBIAN

INTERESTS: ALL THINGS CUTE, HOME DECOR, TRUE CRIME PODCASTS

Don’t let the sweet pastels and gentle features fool you:

[Mary’s colorful words are sure to put you in your place.]

SORIN

THE PLACID PRINCE

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: HE / THEY

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: MARCH 18

HEIGHT: 5’8″ / 178cm

BACKGROUND: VIETNAMESE

INTERESTS: STORYTELLING, POETRY, BALLROOM DANCING

Though elegant and insightful beyond measure, Sorin prefers to spend their life in isolation.

TEMPEST

THE TACTLESS TROUBLEMAKER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 30

BIRTHDAY: DECEMBER 7

HEIGHT: 6’1″ / 186cm

BACKGROUND: WHITE AMERICAN

INTERESTS: GUITAR, TROLLING, A GOOD TIME

Loud-mouthed, impatient, and brash, some might say Tempest is a washed up rockstar, while others: PEST.

VEIN

THE BUBBLY (BOND) BROKER

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: SHE / THEY

AGE: 24

BIRTHDAY: JULY 29

HEIGHT: 5’7″ / 175cm

BACKGROUND: FILIPINO

INTERESTS: MOBLIE GAMES, HOSTING, HORROR MOVIES

Eternally upbeat and quick to laugh, Vein’s never-fading smile conceals her true feelings.

DREW

THE LAURELED LEADER

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: THEY / THEM

AGE: 30

BIRTHDAY: FEBRUARY 22

HEIGHT: 5’9″ / 180cm

BACKGROUND: BRITISH

INTERESTS: STAMP COLLECTING, PHILOSOPHY, DRAWING

Struggling to bridge the gap between what they feel and what they say, Drew often finds their intentions misinterpreted.

KHANA

THE METHODICAL MANAGER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 54

BIRTHDAY: JANUARY 7

HEIGHT: 6’0″ / 183cm

BACKGROUND: INDIAN

INTERESTS: FISHING, DOGS, HISTORY

Upfront and no-nonsense, Khana can often be found offering guidance and support to those around him or reprimanding them if need be.

[ CARSON ]

THE AMIABLE ALL-ROUNDER

GENDER: AGENDER

PRONOUNS: ALL PRONOUNS

AGE: 25

BIRTHDAY: OCTOBER 10

HEIGHT: 5’5″ / 170cm

BACKGROUND: SOMALI

INTERESTS: JUGGLING, NAPPING, MEDITATION, CLOUD WATCHING, ORIGAMI, PUZZLES, DANCING

Beneath the mask of her reassuring smile, [CARSON] hides a tangled mess of thoughts and emotions.

CHARLIE

THE GOODHEARTED GARDENER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: FEBRUARY 8

HEIGHT: 6’2″ / 190cm

BACKGROUND: FINNISH

INTERESTS: BIRD WATCHING, HIKING, TREE SHAPING

With a perpetually hopeful gleam in his eyes, Charlie’s joy radiates like sunshine through a meadow.