Sam Leigh
@goblinmixtape.bsky.social
They/She. Award-winning TTRPG designer of Blinking Birch Games. Author of Anamnesis and Outliers. Freelance writer and editor.
Website: blinkingbirchgames.com
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Logo: @alderdoodle.bsky.social
PFP: @nebuleeart.bsky.social
Website: blinkingbirchgames.com
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Logo: @alderdoodle.bsky.social
PFP: @nebuleeart.bsky.social
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Sam Leigh
@goblinmixtape.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I'm Sam, a TTRPG designer from Virginia!
I publish under Blinking Birch Games and make short-form videos about indie TTRPGs.
You can check out my games and learn more about what I do here:
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Carrd: samleigh.carrd.co
I publish under Blinking Birch Games and make short-form videos about indie TTRPGs.
You can check out my games and learn more about what I do here:
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Carrd: samleigh.carrd.co
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Soliciting suggestions for solo journaling TTRPGs for someone who isn’t fully sold on the idea of journaling! They do enjoy strategy games and puzzles, so I’m looking for similar gateway games.
I’ve already recommended SPINE by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social & Dead Belt by @acoupleofdrakes.bsky.social.
I’ve already recommended SPINE by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social & Dead Belt by @acoupleofdrakes.bsky.social.
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Soliciting suggestions for solo journaling TTRPGs for someone who isn’t fully sold on the idea of journaling! They do enjoy strategy games and puzzles, so I’m looking for similar gateway games.
I’ve already recommended SPINE by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social & Dead Belt by @acoupleofdrakes.bsky.social.
I’ve already recommended SPINE by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social & Dead Belt by @acoupleofdrakes.bsky.social.
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The Guess The TTRPG challenge I brought to PAX Unplugged is now available online! Can you identify one hundred tabletop RPGs featured on @partyofonepodcast.bsky.social?
There's also a link to a spreadsheet with links to every featured game! Have fun :D
www.sporcle.com/games/Wintry...
There's also a link to a spreadsheet with links to every featured game! Have fun :D
www.sporcle.com/games/Wintry...
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Guess The TTRPG challenge I brought to PAX Unplugged is now available online! Can you identify one hundred tabletop RPGs featured on @partyofonepodcast.bsky.social?
There's also a link to a spreadsheet with links to every featured game! Have fun :D
www.sporcle.com/games/Wintry...
There's also a link to a spreadsheet with links to every featured game! Have fun :D
www.sporcle.com/games/Wintry...
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I used to be a lead bookseller at one of the biggest bookshops in the UK. We had a reputation for being able to "break" books, i.e. build hype for books we got behind and make them start selling.
That often involved handselling just 9 or 10 copies over a couple of days.
That often involved handselling just 9 or 10 copies over a couple of days.
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I used to be a lead bookseller at one of the biggest bookshops in the UK. We had a reputation for being able to "break" books, i.e. build hype for books we got behind and make them start selling.
That often involved handselling just 9 or 10 copies over a couple of days.
That often involved handselling just 9 or 10 copies over a couple of days.
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If you're preparing for Zine Month and looking for an editor, I'm currently open for work in 2026!
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
Editing
Sam is available for editing tabletop RPGs. Please see the Other Work page for a list of previous editing credits. Here are brief descriptions of...
www.blinkingbirchgames.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you're preparing for Zine Month and looking for an editor, I'm currently open for work in 2026!
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
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You can forward your #PaxUnplugged2025 #Booth3071 Square receipt to [email protected] and we'll send you download links for the games you bought that come with PDFs. We've cleared most of the queue so now is a fine time.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
You can forward your #PaxUnplugged2025 #Booth3071 Square receipt to [email protected] and we'll send you download links for the games you bought that come with PDFs. We've cleared most of the queue so now is a fine time.
Huge boon for Milwaukee
Walls are going up for our physical shop, opening this January in Milwaukee!
(Also, follow us I TikTok 😉)
(Also, follow us I TikTok 😉)
A little update on progress for the shop's physical location
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrY7DvWm/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrY7DvWm/
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Huge boon for Milwaukee
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I couldn’t recommend a better editor for your next project. Go book now!
If you're preparing for Zine Month and looking for an editor, I'm currently open for work in 2026!
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
Editing
Sam is available for editing tabletop RPGs. Please see the Other Work page for a list of previous editing credits. Here are brief descriptions of...
www.blinkingbirchgames.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I couldn’t recommend a better editor for your next project. Go book now!
If you're preparing for Zine Month and looking for an editor, I'm currently open for work in 2026!
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
Editing
Sam is available for editing tabletop RPGs. Please see the Other Work page for a list of previous editing credits. Here are brief descriptions of...
www.blinkingbirchgames.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you're preparing for Zine Month and looking for an editor, I'm currently open for work in 2026!
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
I'm able to work on games that are ~10k words or less. Currently booked in Jan & May, but all other months are free.
Check my editing page for more details!
www.blinkingbirchgames.com/editing
one day I'll make it to PAX U... one day.....
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
one day I'll make it to PAX U... one day.....
I'll reply to everyone later when I'm not running around but god these suggestions are so good, keep them coming
What are your favorite mystery games that really hit that sweet spot of deductive reasoning? Blue Prince and Obra Dinn are two favorites, but I'm really craving a classic murder mystery.
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'll reply to everyone later when I'm not running around but god these suggestions are so good, keep them coming
What are your favorite mystery games that really hit that sweet spot of deductive reasoning? Blue Prince and Obra Dinn are two favorites, but I'm really craving a classic murder mystery.
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What are your favorite mystery games that really hit that sweet spot of deductive reasoning? Blue Prince and Obra Dinn are two favorites, but I'm really craving a classic murder mystery.
You can find Anamnesis, Death of the Author, and The World We Left Behind at IPR's PAX U booth!
We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
You can find Anamnesis, Death of the Author, and The World We Left Behind at IPR's PAX U booth!
Watched episode 2 and yep I'm here I'm sat
Just watched the first episode of PLUR1BUS, I am INTRIGUED
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Watched episode 2 and yep I'm here I'm sat
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Reposted by Sam Leigh
Thirty nine ttrpgs!
Get a wide assortment of indie solo games including For Steel You Are, Don't Leave Me Yeti, Hardcore Ecologist, The Sea Calls But You Must Not Listen, and more!
itch.io/b/3361/sprin...
Get a wide assortment of indie solo games including For Steel You Are, Don't Leave Me Yeti, Hardcore Ecologist, The Sea Calls But You Must Not Listen, and more!
itch.io/b/3361/sprin...
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Thirty nine ttrpgs!
Get a wide assortment of indie solo games including For Steel You Are, Don't Leave Me Yeti, Hardcore Ecologist, The Sea Calls But You Must Not Listen, and more!
itch.io/b/3361/sprin...
Get a wide assortment of indie solo games including For Steel You Are, Don't Leave Me Yeti, Hardcore Ecologist, The Sea Calls But You Must Not Listen, and more!
itch.io/b/3361/sprin...
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Games against Genocide Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 50 TTRPGs to discover for a $10+ donation to @doctorswithoutborders.org and their Palestinian relief efforts.
Purchase the bundle here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
There are 50 TTRPGs to discover for a $10+ donation to @doctorswithoutborders.org and their Palestinian relief efforts.
Purchase the bundle here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Games against Genocide Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 50 TTRPGs to discover for a $10+ donation to @doctorswithoutborders.org and their Palestinian relief efforts.
Purchase the bundle here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
There are 50 TTRPGs to discover for a $10+ donation to @doctorswithoutborders.org and their Palestinian relief efforts.
Purchase the bundle here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
Lilancholy is something special, I really enjoyed reading through the first edition. Highly recommend checking this out, especially if you love eerie fae.
Lilancholy has launched! Help me bring my weird, lyrical, traumatic collection of spells, poetry, and games to play when a fae corners you, to paperback form!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Lilancholy is something special, I really enjoyed reading through the first edition. Highly recommend checking this out, especially if you love eerie fae.
Just watched the first episode of PLUR1BUS, I am INTRIGUED
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Just watched the first episode of PLUR1BUS, I am INTRIGUED
This was a great time!!! The VOD will be on YouTube soon. Definitely check out Anne's other streams, they're a wonderful host.
🎱🎲 WE ARE LIVE 🎲🎱 twitch.tv/gnome_anne
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This was a great time!!! The VOD will be on YouTube soon. Definitely check out Anne's other streams, they're a wonderful host.
This is in about 10 minutes!
🎱🎲 TOMORROW! 🎲🎱
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne at 3pm PST/6pm EST/11pm GMT
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne at 3pm PST/6pm EST/11pm GMT
November 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This is in about 10 minutes!
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So far this season, I'm seeing more "Oh heck, I have COVID" posts than I have since maybe 2022. Get your boosters because #VaccinesSaveLives and #CovidIsNotOver
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
So far this season, I'm seeing more "Oh heck, I have COVID" posts than I have since maybe 2022. Get your boosters because #VaccinesSaveLives and #CovidIsNotOver
Really looking forward to this!
🎱🎲 TOMORROW! 🎲🎱
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne at 3pm PST/6pm EST/11pm GMT
Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!
ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social
produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne at 3pm PST/6pm EST/11pm GMT
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Really looking forward to this!
HVAC system kicked the bucket mere hours after this. the shelves were too powerful, the house had to regain equilibrium.
figured it out (for now)
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
HVAC system kicked the bucket mere hours after this. the shelves were too powerful, the house had to regain equilibrium.
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Solidarity Forever! Congratulations to @kickstarterunited.org, and thanks for the strong communication from the union that gave us clear guidance on how to help!
WE WON! After 42 days of striking we have a tentative agreement in hand that protects our existing 4 day work week, establishes a minimum salary, and adds protections against AI replacing jobs at our workplace!
![Graphic with multiple picket signs that reads "[up arrow] Minimum Salary", "4 day Work Week", and a big cancel sign over "AI Replacing Jobs" and so much more. Go to kickstarterunited.org to see it all!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gdife25rfr5drwr2nhncr3rf/bafkreidfgv3xytmgta3x35mjze22ojok7lwh3vlhgrcfbcwr7hjg6bb6eu@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Solidarity Forever! Congratulations to @kickstarterunited.org, and thanks for the strong communication from the union that gave us clear guidance on how to help!
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Target, Home Depot, Amazon... I haven't shopped at any of these this year (also Walmart, etc). And, yeah, it has made life cost a little bit more. But if enough of us make the same choice, we can make it clear that siding with fascists is unacceptable.
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, ＆ Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, ＆ chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/umrLzurP
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
app.sosha.ai
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Target, Home Depot, Amazon... I haven't shopped at any of these this year (also Walmart, etc). And, yeah, it has made life cost a little bit more. But if enough of us make the same choice, we can make it clear that siding with fascists is unacceptable.