Mama Newt 🦎🎲
@luckynewtgames.bsky.social
She/her/Laura. Drama free is the way to be! TTRPG Parent and Indie Designer. Creating family-friendly games since 2021. Opinions are my own.
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Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2!
A game jam from 2026-01-16 to 2026-03-03 hosted by Lucky Newt Games. Please Note This game jam is for analogue games only. Tabletop roleplaying games, card games, print-n-plays, one shots - they're al...
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Woohoo! The Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2 is now LIVE!
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
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Doomscrolling is actually Hopescrolling that doesn't turn up enough good things to satisfy our restless brains.
Maybe tomorrow?
Hang in there. Drink water. Get some rest. Resist injustice. Take your meds. Cultivate space for hope to grow within yourself. Dream big.
Maybe tomorrow?
Hang in there. Drink water. Get some rest. Resist injustice. Take your meds. Cultivate space for hope to grow within yourself. Dream big.
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Doomscrolling is actually Hopescrolling that doesn't turn up enough good things to satisfy our restless brains.
Maybe tomorrow?
Hang in there. Drink water. Get some rest. Resist injustice. Take your meds. Cultivate space for hope to grow within yourself. Dream big.
Maybe tomorrow?
Hang in there. Drink water. Get some rest. Resist injustice. Take your meds. Cultivate space for hope to grow within yourself. Dream big.
You know you've been cultivating your feed well when a casual scrolling can smooth over frustrations <3
Thank you all for being so lovely.
Thank you all for being so lovely.
January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
You know you've been cultivating your feed well when a casual scrolling can smooth over frustrations <3
Thank you all for being so lovely.
Thank you all for being so lovely.
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This is a wonderful opportunity being offered by wonderful people - go for it! 💖
🪦 gothHoblin's Grimoire is closing its pages - but before we shuffle off this mortal coil, we're awarding 6x $50 USD micro grants to ttrpg designers or content creators that could use a small boost.
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
This is a wonderful opportunity being offered by wonderful people - go for it! 💖
Reposted by Mama Newt 🦎🎲
I'm not familiar with any ttrpgs/games that utilise doninoes as the mechanism for moving the story forwards, so I wrote this game.
It's for the Gaming Like It's 1930 Jam ( itch.io/jam/gaming-l... ), inspired by Edward Hopper's painting Early Sunday Morning.
It's for the Gaming Like It's 1930 Jam ( itch.io/jam/gaming-l... ), inspired by Edward Hopper's painting Early Sunday Morning.
wander/wonder by Meadow
Idly speculate about the lives of people who live on the quiet street you wander along.
callmemeadow.itch.io
January 18, 2026 at 10:41 AM
I'm not familiar with any ttrpgs/games that utilise doninoes as the mechanism for moving the story forwards, so I wrote this game.
It's for the Gaming Like It's 1930 Jam ( itch.io/jam/gaming-l... ), inspired by Edward Hopper's painting Early Sunday Morning.
It's for the Gaming Like It's 1930 Jam ( itch.io/jam/gaming-l... ), inspired by Edward Hopper's painting Early Sunday Morning.
As a broke game creator who can barely draw a stick figure, this looks like a real treasure trove o.o
Psst. Hey you. There's free stuff in my ko-fi library for you to use in your projects - even commercial ones.
Don't tell anyone I told you 🤫
ko-fi.com/alderdoodle/...
Don't tell anyone I told you 🤫
ko-fi.com/alderdoodle/...
January 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
As a broke game creator who can barely draw a stick figure, this looks like a real treasure trove o.o
I'm currently working on a deck-builder inspired by the original Donkey Kong.
Any big DK fans want to share what icons feel, well, most iconic? I can't include everything but would love ideas on what to trim it down to :3
Obviously there will be barrels, hammers, and jumping, but anything else?
Any big DK fans want to share what icons feel, well, most iconic? I can't include everything but would love ideas on what to trim it down to :3
Obviously there will be barrels, hammers, and jumping, but anything else?
a screenshot of a video game with a high score of 007650
Alt: a screenshot of the original donkey kong, with flaming oil barrel and fireballs
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January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I'm currently working on a deck-builder inspired by the original Donkey Kong.
Any big DK fans want to share what icons feel, well, most iconic? I can't include everything but would love ideas on what to trim it down to :3
Obviously there will be barrels, hammers, and jumping, but anything else?
Any big DK fans want to share what icons feel, well, most iconic? I can't include everything but would love ideas on what to trim it down to :3
Obviously there will be barrels, hammers, and jumping, but anything else?
This is still happening!
Woohoo! The Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2 is now LIVE!
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2!
A game jam from 2026-01-16 to 2026-03-03 hosted by Lucky Newt Games. Please Note This game jam is for analogue games only. Tabletop roleplaying games, card games, print-n-plays, one shots - they're al...
itch.io
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 AM
This is still happening!
This game between LA and Chicago is messing me up XD
January 19, 2026 at 2:49 AM
This game between LA and Chicago is messing me up XD
Woohoo! The Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2 is now LIVE!
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2!
A game jam from 2026-01-16 to 2026-03-03 hosted by Lucky Newt Games. Please Note This game jam is for analogue games only. Tabletop roleplaying games, card games, print-n-plays, one shots - they're al...
itch.io
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Woohoo! The Video Game Hacks Tabletop Jam 2 is now LIVE!
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Please note, this game isn't for video games. It's for tabletop games with themes, mechanics, and tropes usually found in video games :)
Have fun and I can't wait to see what you create!
itch.io/jam/video-ga...
Watching Chargers v Patriots.
MiniNewt is cheering for the Chargers (my brother's influence xp), Papa Newt's cheering for the Pat's, and I'm just sitting here enjoying the game because *someone* is gonna be unhappy tonight!
MiniNewt is cheering for the Chargers (my brother's influence xp), Papa Newt's cheering for the Pat's, and I'm just sitting here enjoying the game because *someone* is gonna be unhappy tonight!
a woman is sitting on a couch with her mouth open and making a funny face .
Alt: a woman is sitting on a couch shaking her head and laughing
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January 12, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Watching Chargers v Patriots.
MiniNewt is cheering for the Chargers (my brother's influence xp), Papa Newt's cheering for the Pat's, and I'm just sitting here enjoying the game because *someone* is gonna be unhappy tonight!
MiniNewt is cheering for the Chargers (my brother's influence xp), Papa Newt's cheering for the Pat's, and I'm just sitting here enjoying the game because *someone* is gonna be unhappy tonight!
Oooh the cards here are gorgeous o.o
So that's going on my wish list!
So that's going on my wish list!
Decuma works with any #ttrpg system or setting and guides the entire table through the creation of character backstories, locations, NPCs, and more.
Grab yours below!
Amzn: www.amazon.com/dp/B0...
Site: goldenlassogames.com...
Grab yours below!
Amzn: www.amazon.com/dp/B0...
Site: goldenlassogames.com...
January 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Oooh the cards here are gorgeous o.o
So that's going on my wish list!
So that's going on my wish list!
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This is SUCH a good deal, and the quality of these games always rules!
And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
This is SUCH a good deal, and the quality of these games always rules!
There are so many great games in this, and we're happy to have a few among them!
Only $10 for so many solo games is a fantastic deal, and it all goes to a great cause!
Only $10 for so many solo games is a fantastic deal, and it all goes to a great cause!
And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
There are so many great games in this, and we're happy to have a few among them!
Only $10 for so many solo games is a fantastic deal, and it all goes to a great cause!
Only $10 for so many solo games is a fantastic deal, and it all goes to a great cause!
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Check out my guidebook, Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid, for your next home game or TTRPG design project!
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Facilitators by TTRPGkids
A guide for making your own kid-specific TTRPG based on XP from the ENnie awarded TTRPGkids!
ttrpgkids.itch.io
January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Check out my guidebook, Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid, for your next home game or TTRPG design project!
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
It's made to help families, publishers, and facilitators with making TTRPGs across a wide span of topics and mechanics in a non-overwhelming way: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw
Paid DMing from a different perspective.
Let's be honest, DMing OSRs can be a ton of fun and rewarding, but there's a lot that can go into it.
We have a friend who's an amazing GM AND revels in it. Not everyone's that lucky though.
If folks have the money and everyone's having fun, then why not?
Let's be honest, DMing OSRs can be a ton of fun and rewarding, but there's a lot that can go into it.
We have a friend who's an amazing GM AND revels in it. Not everyone's that lucky though.
If folks have the money and everyone's having fun, then why not?
I've been running paid D&D games in an after school program for 10-14 year old's for the last 6 years. Many of them have gone on to run their own campaigns (often concurrently with playing at my table), some in AD&D, some in 5e. Introducing a new generation to the joys of RPGs has been a privilege
Spent time down a Youtube hole.
I’m finding myself more sympathetic to people who get stressed out by the “pro” GMs. I don’t AGREE with the “and therefore they’re bad!” Conclusion from there, but I definitely understand the emotion.
I’m finding myself more sympathetic to people who get stressed out by the “pro” GMs. I don’t AGREE with the “and therefore they’re bad!” Conclusion from there, but I definitely understand the emotion.
January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Paid DMing from a different perspective.
Let's be honest, DMing OSRs can be a ton of fun and rewarding, but there's a lot that can go into it.
We have a friend who's an amazing GM AND revels in it. Not everyone's that lucky though.
If folks have the money and everyone's having fun, then why not?
Let's be honest, DMing OSRs can be a ton of fun and rewarding, but there's a lot that can go into it.
We have a friend who's an amazing GM AND revels in it. Not everyone's that lucky though.
If folks have the money and everyone's having fun, then why not?
I love MiniNewt's tastes!
Her new unicorn tea strainer, in her favorite (Maneki-neko) cat teacup (mine but I let her use it for tea), on her favorite (Flamecraft) dragon coaster!
Happy New Year everyone x3
Her new unicorn tea strainer, in her favorite (Maneki-neko) cat teacup (mine but I let her use it for tea), on her favorite (Flamecraft) dragon coaster!
Happy New Year everyone x3
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I love MiniNewt's tastes!
Her new unicorn tea strainer, in her favorite (Maneki-neko) cat teacup (mine but I let her use it for tea), on her favorite (Flamecraft) dragon coaster!
Happy New Year everyone x3
Her new unicorn tea strainer, in her favorite (Maneki-neko) cat teacup (mine but I let her use it for tea), on her favorite (Flamecraft) dragon coaster!
Happy New Year everyone x3
From our family to yours, Happy New Year everyone!
a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background
Alt: a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background
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January 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM
From our family to yours, Happy New Year everyone!
It might sound strange, but now I want to make game mechanics *specifically* for running courtroom dramadies like these.
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
It might sound strange, but now I want to make game mechanics *specifically* for running courtroom dramadies like these.
This is pretty amazing <3
... the kids are interested in (super heroes, D&D, art, cats, etc) I can narrow down my recs.
And if you want to browse, I made a list of all ages TTRPGs that you can sort and that has links to any with reviews on TTRPGkids:
share.google/AZUyCoCJwnqZ...
And if you want to browse, I made a list of all ages TTRPGs that you can sort and that has links to any with reviews on TTRPGkids:
share.google/AZUyCoCJwnqZ...
Tabletop RPGs for kids and teens: A sortable list of amazing games! – TTRPGkids
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December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is pretty amazing <3
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This is a golden age for a much simpler reason:
MORE PEOPLE ARE MAKING MORE GAMES THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLE IMAGINE.
AND THEY ARE NOT THE SAME PEOPLE.
MORE PEOPLE ARE MAKING MORE GAMES THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLE IMAGINE.
AND THEY ARE NOT THE SAME PEOPLE.
December 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is a golden age for a much simpler reason:
MORE PEOPLE ARE MAKING MORE GAMES THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLE IMAGINE.
AND THEY ARE NOT THE SAME PEOPLE.
MORE PEOPLE ARE MAKING MORE GAMES THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLE IMAGINE.
AND THEY ARE NOT THE SAME PEOPLE.
Wait wait wait. If this is played the way I imagine, I'm so trying this game out XD
Anyone else giving this a shot?
Know of any other games like this?
Anyone else giving this a shot?
Know of any other games like this?
Introducing the only (currently, that I know of) TTRPG that you play by falling asleep.
kumada1.itch.io/rangersleep
kumada1.itch.io/rangersleep
Rangersleep by kumada1
Tabletop rolesleeping game.
kumada1.itch.io
December 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Wait wait wait. If this is played the way I imagine, I'm so trying this game out XD
Anyone else giving this a shot?
Know of any other games like this?
Anyone else giving this a shot?
Know of any other games like this?
Don't underestimate how much this applies to creating games.
I've definitely had people not like some of the creations I was most excited about. And I can't begin to tell you how many bad games inspired some of our most popular.
Just create. And keep creating. That's the most important thing.
I've definitely had people not like some of the creations I was most excited about. And I can't begin to tell you how many bad games inspired some of our most popular.
Just create. And keep creating. That's the most important thing.
As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Don't underestimate how much this applies to creating games.
I've definitely had people not like some of the creations I was most excited about. And I can't begin to tell you how many bad games inspired some of our most popular.
Just create. And keep creating. That's the most important thing.
I've definitely had people not like some of the creations I was most excited about. And I can't begin to tell you how many bad games inspired some of our most popular.
Just create. And keep creating. That's the most important thing.
Wow, hello newlings!
I'm Laura of Lucky Newt Games. I have 50+ family friendly, all inclusive titles.
Our most popular games include Enchanted Blend, 5 Second Rule, One Cranky Dragon, Whistling Wolf Cafè, and Eldritch Pets.
We have a gift of 3 holiday games for you: itch.io/s/176992/win...
I'm Laura of Lucky Newt Games. I have 50+ family friendly, all inclusive titles.
Our most popular games include Enchanted Blend, 5 Second Rule, One Cranky Dragon, Whistling Wolf Cafè, and Eldritch Pets.
We have a gift of 3 holiday games for you: itch.io/s/176992/win...
Winter Sale 2025 by Lucky Newt Games
A sale by Lucky Newt Games, 100% off I Went to the North Pole Once, Holiday Respite, Good Deeds and Mischief Fun
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December 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Wow, hello newlings!
I'm Laura of Lucky Newt Games. I have 50+ family friendly, all inclusive titles.
Our most popular games include Enchanted Blend, 5 Second Rule, One Cranky Dragon, Whistling Wolf Cafè, and Eldritch Pets.
We have a gift of 3 holiday games for you: itch.io/s/176992/win...
I'm Laura of Lucky Newt Games. I have 50+ family friendly, all inclusive titles.
Our most popular games include Enchanted Blend, 5 Second Rule, One Cranky Dragon, Whistling Wolf Cafè, and Eldritch Pets.
We have a gift of 3 holiday games for you: itch.io/s/176992/win...
Thanks again Steph! Another one I really enjoyed playing with you and the others <3
Grab the game for free for a limited time here:
luckynewtgames.itch.io/holiday-resp...
Grab the game for free for a limited time here:
luckynewtgames.itch.io/holiday-resp...
December 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Thanks again Steph! Another one I really enjoyed playing with you and the others <3
Grab the game for free for a limited time here:
luckynewtgames.itch.io/holiday-resp...
Grab the game for free for a limited time here:
luckynewtgames.itch.io/holiday-resp...
Happy Holidays everyone!
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice, Boxing Day, Twelvetide, Festivus, or Baxter Day, we at the LNG household hope you're having a wonderful December with those you love.
Remember, the best gift you can give is kindness.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice, Boxing Day, Twelvetide, Festivus, or Baxter Day, we at the LNG household hope you're having a wonderful December with those you love.
Remember, the best gift you can give is kindness.
a kitten in a red box with the words happy pawlidays on the bottom
Alt: a kitten in a red box with the words happy pawlidays on the bottom
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December 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Happy Holidays everyone!
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice, Boxing Day, Twelvetide, Festivus, or Baxter Day, we at the LNG household hope you're having a wonderful December with those you love.
Remember, the best gift you can give is kindness.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice, Boxing Day, Twelvetide, Festivus, or Baxter Day, we at the LNG household hope you're having a wonderful December with those you love.
Remember, the best gift you can give is kindness.