Bright Bard Games - Axolotl with a Gun 2E
@brightbard.bsky.social
TTRPG publisher making games about little guys doing their best, everyday magic, and weird space wizards. Run by Jon Boyle & Bri de Danann.
Zinequest: https://tinyurl.com/AwaG2eKS
Games: https://brightbardgames.com/
PDFs: https://brightbardgames.itch.io/
Zinequest: https://tinyurl.com/AwaG2eKS
Games: https://brightbardgames.com/
PDFs: https://brightbardgames.itch.io/
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Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
We are live for Zinequest!
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
We are so very grateful that we have hit the first funny number.
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
We are so very grateful that we have hit the first funny number.
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
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Y'all we got a stack of cool #TTRPGs to unleash for Zine Club next month! Plus a special #ZineMonth 2 pack you can add on.
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Y'all we got a stack of cool #TTRPGs to unleash for Zine Club next month! Plus a special #ZineMonth 2 pack you can add on.
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
We are incredibly grateful to be a small part of this large No Ice in Minnesota games bundle.
Grab 1439 different games from indie creators and help support our home state and it's community ❤️
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Grab 1439 different games from indie creators and help support our home state and it's community ❤️
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
No ICE in Minnesota by jesthehuman and 651 others
No ICE in Minnesota: 1439 items for $10.00
itch.io
February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
We are incredibly grateful to be a small part of this large No Ice in Minnesota games bundle.
Grab 1439 different games from indie creators and help support our home state and it's community ❤️
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Grab 1439 different games from indie creators and help support our home state and it's community ❤️
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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There will be an early bird discount for backers in the first 24 hours!
So if you like goblins, dice, and really silly skirmish games, follow the GOBZ page to be notified on launch.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
So if you like goblins, dice, and really silly skirmish games, follow the GOBZ page to be notified on launch.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
Coming soon: GOBZ
A very silly dice game about even sillier goblins.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
There will be an early bird discount for backers in the first 24 hours!
So if you like goblins, dice, and really silly skirmish games, follow the GOBZ page to be notified on launch.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
So if you like goblins, dice, and really silly skirmish games, follow the GOBZ page to be notified on launch.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
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Axolotl with a Gun is T-minus 2 backers from the funny number. Y'all know what you need to do.
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Axolotl with a Gun is T-minus 2 backers from the funny number. Y'all know what you need to do.
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
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This should have funded by now. Check it out!
Axolotl with a Gun is T-minus 2 backers from the funny number. Y'all know what you need to do.
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
This should have funded by now. Check it out!
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It's wild to see so many creators supporting Minnesota, standing against 🧊, and standing together for our neighbors. ❤️
Here are all 1,439 games in all their glory.
Find the charity bundle raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here:
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Here are all 1,439 games in all their glory.
Find the charity bundle raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here:
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It's wild to see so many creators supporting Minnesota, standing against 🧊, and standing together for our neighbors. ❤️
Here are all 1,439 games in all their glory.
Find the charity bundle raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here:
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Here are all 1,439 games in all their glory.
Find the charity bundle raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota here:
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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Go check out the most recent episode of the Weekly Scroll for some great conversation and great Zine Month recs!
On our most recent episode (304) we chat about a few of the projects some friends of the show have put out for the Month of Zines, which we're now forever calling Zineuary.
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
Von Hynd Manor
A gothic horror zine of noble predation
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Go check out the most recent episode of the Weekly Scroll for some great conversation and great Zine Month recs!
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This interview was a ton of fun! One of the singular joys of this particular project is the sheer levels of cute aggression I get to gift to my peers, and this conversation was no exception lol.
Plus I got to share some cute axolotl facts and talk about the games conservational inspirations!
Plus I got to share some cute axolotl facts and talk about the games conservational inspirations!
Our zine month series continues as we talk about Axolotl with a Gun by @brightbard.bsky.social and Blightfall by @matthewayers.bsky.social.
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
Axolotl with a Gun & Blightfall (Zine Month #2)
open.spotify.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
This interview was a ton of fun! One of the singular joys of this particular project is the sheer levels of cute aggression I get to gift to my peers, and this conversation was no exception lol.
Plus I got to share some cute axolotl facts and talk about the games conservational inspirations!
Plus I got to share some cute axolotl facts and talk about the games conservational inspirations!
Axolotl with a Gun was featured on MSM's Zine Month series!
Our zine month series continues as we talk about Axolotl with a Gun by @brightbard.bsky.social and Blightfall by @matthewayers.bsky.social.
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
Axolotl with a Gun & Blightfall (Zine Month #2)
open.spotify.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Axolotl with a Gun was featured on MSM's Zine Month series!
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Our zine month series continues as we talk about Axolotl with a Gun by @brightbard.bsky.social and Blightfall by @matthewayers.bsky.social.
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
Axolotl with a Gun & Blightfall (Zine Month #2)
open.spotify.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Our zine month series continues as we talk about Axolotl with a Gun by @brightbard.bsky.social and Blightfall by @matthewayers.bsky.social.
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
These are two of our favorite games this Zine Month so I highly recommend you check them out.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nxM...
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Axolotl with a Gun from @brightbard.bsky.social
Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Axolotl with a Gun from @brightbard.bsky.social
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On our most recent episode (304) we chat about a few of the projects some friends of the show have put out for the Month of Zines, which we're now forever calling Zineuary.
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
Von Hynd Manor
A gothic horror zine of noble predation
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
On our most recent episode (304) we chat about a few of the projects some friends of the show have put out for the Month of Zines, which we're now forever calling Zineuary.
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
Watch the episode here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SwA...
Check out these projects
Von Hynd Manor from @evilgoblin.wedding
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We are live for Zinequest!
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We are live for Zinequest!
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
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good evening. if you're a storygame sicko, you should check out my #zinemonth project, the Endtimes Trilogy.
Game 3, The Way Out, is my take on Belonging Outside Belonging type moves in play. Instead of tokens, the game uses a shared but finite pool of tarot cards
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
Game 3, The Way Out, is my take on Belonging Outside Belonging type moves in play. Instead of tokens, the game uses a shared but finite pool of tarot cards
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
The Endtimes Trilogy
Live through the end of the world again and again with this set of three standalone roleplaying games for 2-5 players.
www.backerkit.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 AM
good evening. if you're a storygame sicko, you should check out my #zinemonth project, the Endtimes Trilogy.
Game 3, The Way Out, is my take on Belonging Outside Belonging type moves in play. Instead of tokens, the game uses a shared but finite pool of tarot cards
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
Game 3, The Way Out, is my take on Belonging Outside Belonging type moves in play. Instead of tokens, the game uses a shared but finite pool of tarot cards
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
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Every Zine Quest has been a chance for me to experiment and to get my games in print (that wouldn’t happen otherwise). GMless with a huge dice pool, world building, solo, inventory management, shared (pregen) character. And now a party game!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sun...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sun...
Coming soon: Veritable Tales: An Illuminated Manuscript Party RPG
Create your own illuminated manuscript and play role-playing minigames set in an interconnected medieval period.
www.kickstarter.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Every Zine Quest has been a chance for me to experiment and to get my games in print (that wouldn’t happen otherwise). GMless with a huge dice pool, world building, solo, inventory management, shared (pregen) character. And now a party game!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sun...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sun...
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With the Endtimes Trilogy halfway to funded, I'm planning to make some overview videos of each game next week. Head over to the poll on Backerkit to let me know which game I should start with www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
Question: Which game would you like to hear more about first?
Vote now for The Endtimes Trilogy on @BackerKit!
www.backerkit.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
With the Endtimes Trilogy halfway to funded, I'm planning to make some overview videos of each game next week. Head over to the poll on Backerkit to let me know which game I should start with www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
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I'm bringing the Endtimes Trilogy to #zinemonth, and here's the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP4J...
follow the project on backerkit now to hear when it goes live! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
follow the project on backerkit now to hear when it goes live! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
The Endtimes Trilogy Trailer
YouTube video by Adam Bell
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I'm bringing the Endtimes Trilogy to #zinemonth, and here's the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP4J...
follow the project on backerkit now to hear when it goes live! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
follow the project on backerkit now to hear when it goes live! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
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For anyone catching up on socials this weekend, we've got a fun, arcade-style TTRPG funding for Zinequest!
Fight evil robots and AI as adorable, endangered wildlife. 🔫🦎
Fight evil robots and AI as adorable, endangered wildlife. 🔫🦎
We are live for Zinequest!
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
The horrors persist, and so must you: An adorable axolotl with cute hobbies, metal regenerating powers, and a big 'ol gun.
Fight evil robots bent on harvesting your habitat in our arcade-style RPG about endangered wetland wildlife!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
For anyone catching up on socials this weekend, we've got a fun, arcade-style TTRPG funding for Zinequest!
Fight evil robots and AI as adorable, endangered wildlife. 🔫🦎
Fight evil robots and AI as adorable, endangered wildlife. 🔫🦎
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Be a little guy, do a little crimes with a big 'ol gun and some weaponized hobbies.
Early bird pledges end at midnight, so pick one up if you want this little Thanks-a-lotl:
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Early bird pledges end at midnight, so pick one up if you want this little Thanks-a-lotl:
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Be a little guy, do a little crimes with a big 'ol gun and some weaponized hobbies.
Early bird pledges end at midnight, so pick one up if you want this little Thanks-a-lotl:
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Early bird pledges end at midnight, so pick one up if you want this little Thanks-a-lotl:
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
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This month, there's a TON of TTRPGs funding as part of Zine Month!
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
This month, there's a TON of TTRPGs funding as part of Zine Month!
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
Axolotl with a Gun is on the list!! While it's not a game explicitly for kids, kids do tend to love it 😂
This month, there's a TON of TTRPGs funding as part of Zine Month!
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
Check today's TTRPGkids post for a highlight on some of the ZiMo projects great for young players and for introducing new folks to TTRPGs:
https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2026/02/05/all-ages-ttrpg-projects-during-zine-month-2026/
February 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Axolotl with a Gun is on the list!! While it's not a game explicitly for kids, kids do tend to love it 😂
Steph does great reviews! We are so lucky to have Bonds Between on this list ☺️
I'm kicking off my 2-player games highlights in Feb with Bonds Between by @brightbard.bsky.social and @graftbound.bsky.social!
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Steph does great reviews! We are so lucky to have Bonds Between on this list ☺️
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I'm kicking off my 2-player games highlights in Feb with Bonds Between by @brightbard.bsky.social and @graftbound.bsky.social!
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI
February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I'm kicking off my 2-player games highlights in Feb with Bonds Between by @brightbard.bsky.social and @graftbound.bsky.social!
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI
Crafts + cards + teamwork + dragons!
Check out my review on TTRPGkids!
https://loom.ly/VLrOaEI