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When you want to play a tabletop game, but don't have a party, you play solo!

Who are Grim Sour Games?

We are a husband and wife team who love games. Although we usually play solo.

I’m more into Tabletop Games while he plays video games, and we’ll be branching out to video games too, eventually. 

But for now, I enjoy making tabletop tools and solo games.

My biggest influences are:

Ironsworn: Starforged

Brindlewood Bay 

Floating Bookshop

Colostle

Into the Starlit Sky

Pine Shallows

Star/Pathfinder

Troika!

And Cesar Capacle games

Just to name a few. If you like games like these, they will be big influencers on everything we make. 

So, how'd it all begin?

I spent years wanting to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't have enough players, and at the time I had no idea there was anything else like it, let alone solo games.

I finally got my mom and sister to play but it got too hectic trying to get everyone together. I was yet again… solo.

Determined to play, I did a little poking around and found out that there is more out there and even ways to play solo!

I tried a few resources that helped me, but I still found it lacking. That's when I started making my own resources. An all-in-one solo system to help me move forward in my games. 

Read the rest on our brand new Substack where I'll share:

Game and Tool Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and features.

Solo Actual Plays: Check out our solo gameplay sessions, which are written in script + prose format and include dice rolls and other information.

Blogs for All Players: Whether you’re new to solo tabletop gaming or an experienced player, our blogs offer helpful insights and tips.

Game Recommendations: Discover new games we think you’ll enjoy.

Content Updates: Be the first to know about upcoming releases and content.

Community Interaction: Share your stories and connect with other soloists.

Discount Codes & Early Access: Gain special discounts, early access to new releases, and top priority for playtesting new games and tools.

Bridgetown is a pastoral, liminal setting of a never-ending, ever-crumbling bridge for Troika!

Written by Furtive Goblin and @unlawfulgames

Edited by the talented Hannah Strang

Illustrated by @feralindiecharlie and @betterlegends

Layout by Shane Fannan

The #liminal tag is often used for horror games, not storybook pastoral settings.

What makes Bridgetown "liminal"?

The bridge is 50ft across (about the width of a 4-lane road) It rises out of the foggy depths and goes on forever. Summed up by my favorite quote from the book:

Despite the harsh liminal nature, diverse communities thrive here!

Metal is rare, items are treasured and recycled, space is limited, and folks rely on one another...mostly.

Authoritarian Gatehouses breakup the communities of the bridge and try to exact tolls from travelers.

Like any good OSR book, Bridgetown is PACKED with random tables. Here's just a few:

A creature for the rpg Troika! inspired by the work of José Carlos Domínguez at his blog Un Paladín en el Infierno

Crakuro Skill 8 Stamina 12 Initiative 3 Armour 2 Damage as Weapon

Mien 1. Watchful 2. Patient 3. Curious 4. Hungry 5. Irritable 6. Aggressive

The crakuro is always ready to pounce on those who come to study its sumptuous mask.

A pastoral, liminal RPG setting of a never-ending, ever-crumbling bridge. Built for Troika, usable anywhere.

Beautiful PDF

Accessible HTML

Portable Epub

(Hardcover copies coming in August)

Look at those beautiful spreads! GAH! I can't wait to get my hands on this book.

Within it’s 96 pages you will find:

12 Backgrounds. Play as a Goat-folk pilgrim, bug-sized Coblin swarms, or a pile of haunted rocks.

12 locations. Cramped cities, mossy spans, crumbling gaps.

8 Gatehouses. These fortresses demand tolls, harass travelers, and hinder your journey.

Stone Soup Campaign. Gain an overpowered magic item and experiment with dangerous recipes as you explore the Bridge in search of rare ingredients.

Random Tables: 6 Weird Birds, 36 Weather Events, 12 Magical Stones, and more.

Keystone Spells, Troll-Croak magic, and a healthy helping of chaotic Troika charm.

Provisions-based economy. Food is money! Water is gold! And you are poor and starving!

“Even though the Bridge is technically bounded, all the little bits sparked ever-branching growth in my mind.” - Ben, playtester

“I felt like my character was really driven and highly motivated to explore every nook and cranny.” - Neal, playtester

“I need to know more! Each location felt so engaging and lively.” - Jeremy, playtester

Bridgetown is a pastoral, liminal RPG setting of a never-ending, ever-crumbling bridge. It's built for Troika (rules freely available); however, the content is easily adapted to your favorite old-school system.

This Kickstarter will fund a print run of the hardcover book, folded A3 poster maps, hand-crafted dice, and a luxurious balm (no seriously)!

Featuring flavorful backgrounds, a new spellcasting system, dozens of stew recipes, and a way to connect your Troika worlds together, we’re confident Bridgetown can find a home at almost any gaming table.

In Bridgetown you can play as a huddle of Coblins, a pile of haunted rocks, frog-like trolls, or wandering gruffolk.

But what about the human backgrounds?

Cobble Canter 📣🥣

Fallen Aristocrat🗼👛

Pebble-Pincher🥢🪨

Stonewright🧱⚒️

Turnpike Turncoat⚔️🏳️

Simply visit the online Troika Character Generator to explore the various weirdos who live on the eternal bridge:

And then sign up for the Kickstarter that launches April 10th:

Curious about Bridgetown? Need a liminal, pastoral adventure for your next session?

Try the Bridgetown One-Shot Generator for free and get a taste of this weird and exciting Troika setting.

Just click the image or click here!

If you like what you see, you can support the Kickstarter and get access to all 20+ locations, with 6 NPCs and 6 Events at each Location, new spells, a huge table of weather events, and GOAT PEOPLE!