🪰 Hatched Games - GAST March 13th on BackerKit
@hatchedgames.bsky.social
Publishing horror zines in “seasons”, showcasing a new TTRPG system (SRD) each time.
GAST is crowdfunding March 13th for Pocketopia: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Website: www.hatchedgames.co.uk
Discord: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
GAST is crowdfunding March 13th for Pocketopia: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Website: www.hatchedgames.co.uk
Discord: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
Preorders are now available for the GAST #ttrpg horror zine collection!
Pick up the box sets + any additional zines from our guest writers @tgimenezrgm.itch.io @mirror-lock.bsky.social & @finleyjinley.bsky.social. The deluxe box also features a game from @glowingroots.bsky.social!
Link below ⬇️
Pick up the box sets + any additional zines from our guest writers @tgimenezrgm.itch.io @mirror-lock.bsky.social & @finleyjinley.bsky.social. The deluxe box also features a game from @glowingroots.bsky.social!
Link below ⬇️
May 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Preorders are now available for the GAST #ttrpg horror zine collection!
Pick up the box sets + any additional zines from our guest writers @tgimenezrgm.itch.io @mirror-lock.bsky.social & @finleyjinley.bsky.social. The deluxe box also features a game from @glowingroots.bsky.social!
Link below ⬇️
Pick up the box sets + any additional zines from our guest writers @tgimenezrgm.itch.io @mirror-lock.bsky.social & @finleyjinley.bsky.social. The deluxe box also features a game from @glowingroots.bsky.social!
Link below ⬇️
Thanks to everyone who backed GAST, spread the word, and made the last couple of weeks such a fun ride! We didn’t quite manage to unlock that final stretch goal, but we’re so encouraged by the response to our debut project.
GAST is alive!
GAST is alive!
April 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who backed GAST, spread the word, and made the last couple of weeks such a fun ride! We didn’t quite manage to unlock that final stretch goal, but we’re so encouraged by the response to our debut project.
GAST is alive!
GAST is alive!
Available physically ONLY in the deluxe box is...
BOG BERRIES
(@glowingroots.bsky.social)
Your wicked Aunt sent you for herbs and berries, and warned you to stay away from the bog. You disobeyed. Now, you must hope it will protect you from her cruel and twisted punishments...
BOG BERRIES
(@glowingroots.bsky.social)
Your wicked Aunt sent you for herbs and berries, and warned you to stay away from the bog. You disobeyed. Now, you must hope it will protect you from her cruel and twisted punishments...
April 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Available physically ONLY in the deluxe box is...
BOG BERRIES
(@glowingroots.bsky.social)
Your wicked Aunt sent you for herbs and berries, and warned you to stay away from the bog. You disobeyed. Now, you must hope it will protect you from her cruel and twisted punishments...
BOG BERRIES
(@glowingroots.bsky.social)
Your wicked Aunt sent you for herbs and berries, and warned you to stay away from the bog. You disobeyed. Now, you must hope it will protect you from her cruel and twisted punishments...
Our third core zine is...
UNDERSOIL
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
It's an opportunity too good to pass up, and what harm can a few strange objects do? Surely, the disasters befalling the local community as you find more of them...are just a coincidence?
UNDERSOIL
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
It's an opportunity too good to pass up, and what harm can a few strange objects do? Surely, the disasters befalling the local community as you find more of them...are just a coincidence?
April 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our third core zine is...
UNDERSOIL
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
It's an opportunity too good to pass up, and what harm can a few strange objects do? Surely, the disasters befalling the local community as you find more of them...are just a coincidence?
UNDERSOIL
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
It's an opportunity too good to pass up, and what harm can a few strange objects do? Surely, the disasters befalling the local community as you find more of them...are just a coincidence?
Next up?
TAND FÉ
(@loremistress93.bsky.social)
Every night she comes, and every heads that you flip on her coin costs you more of your teeth. You only have thirty two to give. Then, she’ll want your soul…
TAND FÉ
(@loremistress93.bsky.social)
Every night she comes, and every heads that you flip on her coin costs you more of your teeth. You only have thirty two to give. Then, she’ll want your soul…
April 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Next up?
TAND FÉ
(@loremistress93.bsky.social)
Every night she comes, and every heads that you flip on her coin costs you more of your teeth. You only have thirty two to give. Then, she’ll want your soul…
TAND FÉ
(@loremistress93.bsky.social)
Every night she comes, and every heads that you flip on her coin costs you more of your teeth. You only have thirty two to give. Then, she’ll want your soul…
First up…
PRESERVATION TAPES
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
After discovering cassette tapes in your late grandmother’s house, you must attempt to restore a rotting cadaver…
PRESERVATION TAPES
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
After discovering cassette tapes in your late grandmother’s house, you must attempt to restore a rotting cadaver…
April 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
First up…
PRESERVATION TAPES
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
After discovering cassette tapes in your late grandmother’s house, you must attempt to restore a rotting cadaver…
PRESERVATION TAPES
(@hatchlingdm.itch.io and @kessabrae.bsky.social)
After discovering cassette tapes in your late grandmother’s house, you must attempt to restore a rotting cadaver…
Finally - meet @finleyjinley.bsky.social!
Finley Palaniki (they/he) is a games scholar who has jumped into designing TTRPGs! Their academic interests are focused on solo RPGs & how they are pushing the boundaries of games design and storytelling...
Finley Palaniki (they/he) is a games scholar who has jumped into designing TTRPGs! Their academic interests are focused on solo RPGs & how they are pushing the boundaries of games design and storytelling...
March 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Finally - meet @finleyjinley.bsky.social!
Finley Palaniki (they/he) is a games scholar who has jumped into designing TTRPGs! Their academic interests are focused on solo RPGs & how they are pushing the boundaries of games design and storytelling...
Finley Palaniki (they/he) is a games scholar who has jumped into designing TTRPGs! Their academic interests are focused on solo RPGs & how they are pushing the boundaries of games design and storytelling...
Our next writer is @tgimenezrgm.itch.io!
Tomas Gimenez Rioja (he/him) is a game designer, writer, project manager, software engineer. He wrote for Paizo's 'Divine Mysteries' book, was lead monster designer for 'Circus Borg', and designed for 'D&D Subclasses Revivified', amongst other projects...
Tomas Gimenez Rioja (he/him) is a game designer, writer, project manager, software engineer. He wrote for Paizo's 'Divine Mysteries' book, was lead monster designer for 'Circus Borg', and designed for 'D&D Subclasses Revivified', amongst other projects...
March 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Our next writer is @tgimenezrgm.itch.io!
Tomas Gimenez Rioja (he/him) is a game designer, writer, project manager, software engineer. He wrote for Paizo's 'Divine Mysteries' book, was lead monster designer for 'Circus Borg', and designed for 'D&D Subclasses Revivified', amongst other projects...
Tomas Gimenez Rioja (he/him) is a game designer, writer, project manager, software engineer. He wrote for Paizo's 'Divine Mysteries' book, was lead monster designer for 'Circus Borg', and designed for 'D&D Subclasses Revivified', amongst other projects...
First up, we unlocked @mirror-lock.bsky.social!
S. Kaiya J. (she/her) is a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG writer, editor, performer and game designer. Her games focus on identity, belonging, self-conception and transformation. She's best known for her solo journaling games Her Odyssey and Galatea....
S. Kaiya J. (she/her) is a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG writer, editor, performer and game designer. Her games focus on identity, belonging, self-conception and transformation. She's best known for her solo journaling games Her Odyssey and Galatea....
March 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
First up, we unlocked @mirror-lock.bsky.social!
S. Kaiya J. (she/her) is a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG writer, editor, performer and game designer. Her games focus on identity, belonging, self-conception and transformation. She's best known for her solo journaling games Her Odyssey and Galatea....
S. Kaiya J. (she/her) is a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG writer, editor, performer and game designer. Her games focus on identity, belonging, self-conception and transformation. She's best known for her solo journaling games Her Odyssey and Galatea....
We missed the 666 followers for GAST, but managed to catch it for the Bluesky!
March 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We missed the 666 followers for GAST, but managed to catch it for the Bluesky!
Today is your final chance to get an exclusive print by @carlydraws.bsky.social with your GAST horror zine collection on #BackerKit.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
March 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today is your final chance to get an exclusive print by @carlydraws.bsky.social with your GAST horror zine collection on #BackerKit.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
I said to @loremistress93.bsky.social that 700 followers would be absolute dreamland for our debut project and we’re so close! This is largely down to the support from the community here, so however we fund, a big thank you to everyone joining us for the launch or spreading the word - Rich
March 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I said to @loremistress93.bsky.social that 700 followers would be absolute dreamland for our debut project and we’re so close! This is largely down to the support from the community here, so however we fund, a big thank you to everyone joining us for the launch or spreading the word - Rich
The art for GAST by @artofarklin.bsky.social is marvellous. We really can’t wait for @satelitesnaturales.bsky.social to get hold of his designs and see where we can visually take this horror RPG project.
March 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The art for GAST by @artofarklin.bsky.social is marvellous. We really can’t wait for @satelitesnaturales.bsky.social to get hold of his designs and see where we can visually take this horror RPG project.
TOMORROW, 5pm GMT: To celebrate the launch of GAST, our debut project, join @loremistress93.bsky.social and @hatchlingdm.itch.io as we chat about the zines, answer questions, and share scary stories and folk tales!
We may even have a special guest joining us... 👀
www.twitch.tv/theloremistr...
We may even have a special guest joining us... 👀
www.twitch.tv/theloremistr...
March 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
TOMORROW, 5pm GMT: To celebrate the launch of GAST, our debut project, join @loremistress93.bsky.social and @hatchlingdm.itch.io as we chat about the zines, answer questions, and share scary stories and folk tales!
We may even have a special guest joining us... 👀
www.twitch.tv/theloremistr...
We may even have a special guest joining us... 👀
www.twitch.tv/theloremistr...
Well the bad news is that we royally missed an opportunity here when this happened...
The GOOD NEWS, is that we are now at 674 followers and counting - SO CLOSE TO 700! We'll be funding in just over 24 hours, so follow along to be notified when we go live 😱
The GOOD NEWS, is that we are now at 674 followers and counting - SO CLOSE TO 700! We'll be funding in just over 24 hours, so follow along to be notified when we go live 😱
March 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Well the bad news is that we royally missed an opportunity here when this happened...
The GOOD NEWS, is that we are now at 674 followers and counting - SO CLOSE TO 700! We'll be funding in just over 24 hours, so follow along to be notified when we go live 😱
The GOOD NEWS, is that we are now at 674 followers and counting - SO CLOSE TO 700! We'll be funding in just over 24 hours, so follow along to be notified when we go live 😱
Any early-bird backers on GAST, will receive this beautiful print from @carlydraws.bsky.social. Each new season of our horror zine collection will feature a new art piece reflecting our themes.
Follow the project here before we launch March 13th for #Pocketopia.
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Follow the project here before we launch March 13th for #Pocketopia.
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
March 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Any early-bird backers on GAST, will receive this beautiful print from @carlydraws.bsky.social. Each new season of our horror zine collection will feature a new art piece reflecting our themes.
Follow the project here before we launch March 13th for #Pocketopia.
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Follow the project here before we launch March 13th for #Pocketopia.
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Here’s the bookplate for our cross-collaboration with @loottheroom.bsky.social and Blood in the Margins on #BackerKit next week!
Follow the GAST horror collection and look for those physical pledge tiers and early-bird extras!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Design by @artofarklin.bsky.social
Follow the GAST horror collection and look for those physical pledge tiers and early-bird extras!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Design by @artofarklin.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Here’s the bookplate for our cross-collaboration with @loottheroom.bsky.social and Blood in the Margins on #BackerKit next week!
Follow the GAST horror collection and look for those physical pledge tiers and early-bird extras!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Design by @artofarklin.bsky.social
Follow the GAST horror collection and look for those physical pledge tiers and early-bird extras!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Design by @artofarklin.bsky.social
We’re approaching the launch of GAST, our horror zine collection for the #BackerKit event Pocketopia.
If you enjoy #ttrpgs, #solo play, #folkhorror, #folklore, or just want to support a startup publisher, please follow the project before March 13th👇🏽
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
If you enjoy #ttrpgs, #solo play, #folkhorror, #folklore, or just want to support a startup publisher, please follow the project before March 13th👇🏽
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
March 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re approaching the launch of GAST, our horror zine collection for the #BackerKit event Pocketopia.
If you enjoy #ttrpgs, #solo play, #folkhorror, #folklore, or just want to support a startup publisher, please follow the project before March 13th👇🏽
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
If you enjoy #ttrpgs, #solo play, #folkhorror, #folklore, or just want to support a startup publisher, please follow the project before March 13th👇🏽
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
WOW 🤩! We are now at over 600 followers for GAST, launching 13th March for #Pocketopia! February is going quickly 😱
You can find more information on the project on our Backerkit teaser page, here: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Also, come and say hello on our Discord server, here: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
You can find more information on the project on our Backerkit teaser page, here: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Also, come and say hello on our Discord server, here: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
February 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
WOW 🤩! We are now at over 600 followers for GAST, launching 13th March for #Pocketopia! February is going quickly 😱
You can find more information on the project on our Backerkit teaser page, here: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Also, come and say hello on our Discord server, here: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
You can find more information on the project on our Backerkit teaser page, here: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
Also, come and say hello on our Discord server, here: discord.gg/QTp7pQAzY6
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in ‘seasons’, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time! Each game created will connect to build a unique & terrifying mythos!
To support the project before our March 13th launch, visit #BackerKit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb #ZiMo
To support the project before our March 13th launch, visit #BackerKit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb #ZiMo
February 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in ‘seasons’, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time! Each game created will connect to build a unique & terrifying mythos!
To support the project before our March 13th launch, visit #BackerKit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb #ZiMo
To support the project before our March 13th launch, visit #BackerKit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb #ZiMo
Thanks!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
February 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thanks!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
Thanks Josh!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thanks Josh!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
Thanks Mobius!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thanks Mobius!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
Thanks!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
February 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thanks!
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is a #horror zine collection published in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
Our games will explore recurring themes, gradually building a unique & terrifying mythos!
To learn more and support the project, visit: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
#horrorsky #FolkHorrorFeb
GAST is so close to 500 followers! We’re taking a fresh approach to publishing by creating #horror zines in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
To help us begin this journey, we need your support. Head to BackerKit, follow along, and keep spreading the word!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
To help us begin this journey, we need your support. Head to BackerKit, follow along, and keep spreading the word!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
February 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
GAST is so close to 500 followers! We’re taking a fresh approach to publishing by creating #horror zines in “seasons”, showcasing a new #ttrpg system each time!
To help us begin this journey, we need your support. Head to BackerKit, follow along, and keep spreading the word!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz
To help us begin this journey, we need your support. Head to BackerKit, follow along, and keep spreading the word!
tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz