Bully Pulpit Games

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We are an innovative tabletop gaming publisher. We make Fiasco, Star Crossed, Ghost Court, The Warren, Night Witches, Desperation, Zhenya's Wonder Tales, and Nine Space Games!

Screenshot of text that reads: The Blue Way is a game of lost stories, colonialism, and its cultural aftermath from Jason Morningstar and Central Michigan University Press. $19,588 of $10,000. 403 backers, 2 hours left.
A trio of roleplaying games are stacked on an outside table. The games are For the Queen, Desperation, and Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The table and games are in the foreground and a sun dappled river is in the background.
Image of the Rae Nedjadi Recovery Bundle including a nice illustration of him in glasses with short curly black hair, and three book covers of Our Haunt, Apocalypse Keys, and Once More into the Void
Four people sit around a table. One person holds up a small cloth map to show it off and all four people are smiling.
The cover of Night Witches is shown - a game from Fort Circle Games. Art of two pilots is shown in the skies, with several flowers below them in a header.
Sealed cardboard boxes of Zhenya's Wonder Tales are stacked four boxes high on a loading dock.
A thumb is visible holding a piece of paper with JUGGERNAUT, a line that runs the width of the page and then printed THIS DOCUMENT IS CLASSIFIED SECRET. THE CIRCULATION OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO HAVE THE INFORMATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. #15 ON 3 JULY 1950 YOU WILL SEEK TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING AND INTERROGATE EVERYONE IN THE TABULATION ROOM YOU WILL LEARN SOME UNPLEASANT TRUTHS AND REGRET YOUR DECISION.
Three games are displayed on a table: from left to right: The Skeletons, Cowboys with Big Hearts, and Desperation.
A close up photograph of a bubblegum machine shows multicolored capsules with folded papers. There is a blue circle with an orange outline that says The Bully Pulpit Games $1 Bubble Gum Games Machine Bite Sized Games to Chew On!
Close up photo of the cover of Fiasco Classic. There is a printed white paper affixed to the cover with information on the author (Jason Morningstar), description, and cost of the volume. Tucked into the book is a photo of Jason wearing a bowler hat and pulling a face.
Two men stand in front of black backdrop. There is a red banner behind them that shows the Bully Pulpit logo and the text MAKERS OF FIASCO. Beneath that a list of games is written as well as physical copies of the games on the table. There is a gumball machine with small games inside plastic bubbles in front of the two men.
Two roleplaying games are displayed prominently at the corner of two tables: Nine Space Games and Zhenya's Wonder Tales. These two games are the latest releases from Bully Pulpit Games!
There is a large banner which shows the Bully Pulpit logo and the text MAKERS OF FIASCO. Beneath that a list of games is written as well as physical copies of the games on the table in front of Nathan Black, a man leaning on one knee while seated behind the tables.
Photo shows a softcover paperback game entitled NINE SPACE GAMES displayed on a table. Behind the table there is an empty chair.
The text reads in all caps: IT IS A GOSH DARN FIASCO. THE ACTUAL-PLAY RPG PODCAST RETURNS WITH A LIVE SHOW FEATURING LASER WEBBER AND FRIENDS WITH DISASTERS AND JOY SPARKED BY IMPROVISING PLAYERS WHO LEAD WITH LOVE AND TRUST IN CHICAGO AT CAPRICON 46! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 @ 8:30PM CAPRICON.ORG
Cover of a game published by Bully Pulpit Games. The game is called WINTERHORN and below that text reads A GAME BY JASON MORNINGSTAR and then our logo. The image is of a person looking downward with numbers stamped in the top righthand corner and another stamp across the image of the person.
Vintage artwork depicting anthropomorphic person with human hands balled into fists and the remaining body of a vulture in a green suit. In the middle of the art, there is a minotaur, also in a suit, holding a wooden bat with the text "A-STRIKE" written along its side. The minotaur is brandishing the bat over a Santa Claus type figure splayed on the floor and his right fist is held up in protest. The caption reads "Wishing you a Happy New Year"
The tree shown in one of the Desperation cards has been styled like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree with a single red ornament. The ball shows an image of Bully Pulpit Games and beneath the tree there are three presents. One wrapped in dark blue paper with Zhenya's, one wrapped in purple paper with Desperation, and one wrapped in red paper with Fiasco. The text reads HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM BULLY PULPIT GAMES! Come visit us in our frigid wasteland at bullypulpitgames.com!
Image appears like dark blue holiday sweater with white embroidered borders. There is an 8-pointed snowflake at the top center of the image and a pair of reindeer facing one another at the bottom. From top to bottom, the text reads WORLDS BEYOND NUMBER DECEMBER ScheduleDec. 1 - Umora Glossary Drop Dec. 2 - Fiasco FSC (Patreon-exclusive) Dec. 9 - Alf Gappen Interlude Dec. 16 - End of Year FSC/ Studio Tour (Patreon-exclusive) Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: WBN Holiday Break Jan. 6 - Flight of the Icaron Ep. 1
A screencap of sixteen t-shirts from the Bully Pulpit Games TeePublic store. The shirts have roleplaying game images from our games.
The word THANK YOU is depicted on a scrolled white ribbon with lines emanating from behind it. The background is black and it is a very simple image.
Photograph shows a convention table covered in black fabric. The table is artfully arranged with board games with Fiasco in the foreground and many of the decks available for the core RPG. In the middle of the table, there is a bowl with pinback buttons and several on the table for attendees to take. In the background, the viewer can see Star Crossed, Durance, and The Warren. 
Photograph is showing the RPG game Zhenya's Wonder Tales displayed on a convention​ table. The box art is shown along with the game map, the card backs of the decks from the game, and the rules book. There is also a piece of paper in a plastic lucite stand with information about our contact information and Bubblegum Machine.
A close up photograph of a bubblegum machine shows multicolored capsules with folded papers. There is a blue circle with an orange outline that says The Bully Pulpit Games $1 Bubble Gum Games Machine Bite Sized Games to Chew On! A small orange paper on top proudly proclaims EIGHT WEIRD GAME IDEAS! COLLECT THEM ALL!
Fiasco expansion set "Pride & Panic" with two decks inside: Folly and Fortune and Just Add Trouble.
A sign is taped onto a grey wall with 2 pieces of yellow tape. The sign reads: This is not a real wall, please do not lean on it. You will fall through.
A convention table is shown with roleplaying games arranged artfully.
Fiasco the RPG is shown in front of multiple stacks of wrapped games. The game board is shown, rules booklet, and several of the interior deck boxes are arranged artfully.
A close up photograph of a bubblegum machine shows multicolored capsules with folded papers. There is a blue circle with an orange outline that says The Bully Pulpit Games $1 Bubble Gum Games Machine Bite Sized Games to Chew On!
Three people are shown standing at a convention booth. The two people who bookend the person in the center are wearing black t-shirts while the person in the middle has on a red shirt. All are wearing lanyards for PAX Unplugged.
Art of Zhenya looking at the viewer. The text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales Pre-order now on Backerkit. To the right of the text, there is a small inset image of the game box and game map.
Images of one of the card backs, the map, the box artwork, and an image of Zhenya on a laptop screen are arranged artfully. The text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales and to the bottom right, preorders now open Backerkit
Art of a snake shown in profile with its red forked tongue stuck out. There is a five pointed crown on its head and he is in front of a yellow circle, possible a sun. The text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales Pre-order now on Backerkit. To the right of the text, there is a small inset image of the game box and game map.
Metal shelves are shown stacked with cardboard boxes full of Bully Pulpit Gaming games. There is an empty bubble gum machine at the bottom left of the photograph and three black folding chairs leaning against the shelves. The folded chair closest to the viewer has BPG written in silver marker.
Red text reads ¡A LA FUGA! OUT OF DODGE superimposed over the back end of a classic muscle car in a beautiful green.
Black letters with a white background that says TRAITOR'S END
Graphic of text that reads: WE LOVE OUR PATRONS ENJOY 25% OFF THE BPG STORE ALL MONTH LONG! Below the text is the Bully Pulpit logo and behind the text is a montage of several of our published game titles.
Graphic of text that reads: WE LOVE OUR PATRONS ENJOY 25% OFF THE BPG STORE ALL MONTH LONG! Below the text is the Bully Pulpit logo and behind the text is a montage of several of our published game titles.
Detailed black and white artwork of a skeleton attempting to reach a dagger plunged into their back with their right hand. They have a walking stick clasped in their left hand.
A promotional screenshot of a GenCon2025 event: Fiasco Live! A game of improvised chaos live on stage! One headshot of an actor is shown, captioned Ithamar Enriquez - WandaVision, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Key and Peele. Indiana Convention Center: 101-103, Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00-10:30 PM $8 GA $20 VIP www.gencon.com/events
Four people stand with their arms linked, smiling and on stage. The word FIASCO in the style of the role-playing game is superimposed about their heads.
A promotional screenshot of a GenCon2025 event: Fiasco Live! A game of improvised chaos live on stage! Three headshots of actors are shown, captioned Colton Dunn, Mary Lou, Dave Hill and Surprise Guest with no image shown above. Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00-10:30 PM Indiana Convention Center: 101-103 $8 tix www.gencon.com/events/287611
Detailed black and white artwork of a skeleton attempting to reach a dagger plunged into their back with their right hand. They have a walking stick clasped in their left hand.
Illustration. Rabbits sleep under a hay cart in a field while one rabbit stays alert and watchful as the sun fades over the fields.
A promotional screenshot of a GenCon2025 event: Fiasco Live! A game of improvised chaos live on stage! Three headshots of actors are shown, captioned Colton Dunn, Mary Lou, Dave Hill and Surprise Guest with no image shown above. Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00-10:30 PM Indiana Convention Center: 101-103 $8 tix www.gencon.com/events/287611
Cover of The Legend of Huma by Richard A. Knaak depicting two dragons. The two dragons are flying and seemingly fighting one another.
A person with light hair and glasses stares at the viewer, wearing a long-sleeved black shirt. On the table there are gaming sheets for the roleplaying game The Skeletons, a small white thermal pitcher, several cups of dark liquid, Merci chocolate sticks, and several writing utensils.
Black and white artwork depicting a satellite with a thick white outline. Below the satellite are the words Toffet Station and the art is bordered by a broken white line design.
A black and white dog is seated at a table in a chair. To its right is a green and yellow beer can and to its left is a glass of white wine. In front of the dog, a tray of Monopoly money and the board game.
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May candy be salt in your mouth, and not the nice kind of salty." -Zhenya
An image from Zhenya's Wonder Tales is shown - a snake is shown looking toward the left. The snake is wearing a crown with its tongue sticking out. Below them is the box for the game, along with the map. To the bottom left of the image, the text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales Final Hours! on Backerkit
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May your clothes always fit poorly." -Zhenya
An image from Zhenya's Wonder Tales is shown - a person is shown looking at the viewer. The person has grayish hair and a hat worn back on their head. Below them is the box for the game, along with the map. To the bottom left of the image, the text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales Ending Soon on Backerkit.
An image from Zhenya's Wonder Tales is shown - a person is shown looking at the viewer. The person has grayish hair and a hat worn back on their head. Below them is the box for the game, along with the map. To the bottom left of the image, the text reads Zhenya's Wonder Tales Ending Soon on Backerkit.
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May your breath be bland from eating bland things." -Zhenya
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May you lack wisdom and overflow with courage." -Zhenya
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May a carp speak to you; may it tell you the truth." -Zhenya
Promotional image for our new RPG: Zhenya's Wonder Tales. The card is framed with decorative gold symbols. Zhenya is depicted on the left and on the right, the text reads "May you cross a river and wind up where you began." -Zhenya