What if I already own an earlier edition of Axolotl with a Gun?
First off, thanks for supporting us and we hope you enjoyed playing! The 2nd edition zine offers updated rules for players and Game Masters, revised gun advances, and a brand new game mechanic that leans into AwaG’s coin-operated arcade game roots. We’ve also added a few achievements for you to chase in your one-shot playthroughs, so there’s plenty more fun to be had with this edition.
We’re also offering an expansion zine with a new adventure, a party adventure for playing AwaG with large groups, GMless and Duet rules, new weapons, new hobbies, and more!
Last updated: January 17, 2026 10:53
Do I need an earlier version of Axolotl with a Gun to play this game?
Nope, Axolotl with a Gun: 2e is standalone one-shot RPG! It offers improved game instructions for players, more robust adventure creation and game facilitation tools for game masters, and a ready-to-run one shot in the back of the book.
You can use this zine even if you’ve never read or played the first edition. No experience with our other games or TTRPGs is required to play.
Last updated: December 09, 2025 15:46
What system does the game use?
Axolotl with a Gun 2e is a d6 dice pool game system based on the Havoc Engine, as seen in Eat the Reich, by Rowan, Rook, and Decard. The base game is for a Game Master and a few players, but our companion zine offers solo, duet, and GMless rule expansions. You can read more about how to play the game in the “System” section of the campaign. The 1st edition is currently free to download on Itch.io.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 08:47
Can I get a physical copy of the Armed and Dangerous Zine?
If we reach our first stretch goal, yes! When we hit $5,000 in pledges, we’ll add a pledge tier and an add-on for the physical companion zine. Early Bird backers get the physical upgrade as part of their pledge at no extra charge if we reach this goal.
For now, you can pick up a digital edition by pledging early, pledging for the digital edition by itself, or including it in your order as an add-on.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 10:16
What's your favorite axolotl fact?
One of several conservation research efforts aimed at restoring axolotl populations partnered with a group of nuns called The Sisters of Immaculate Health to learn about how they bred a particular species of Axolotl in captivity (The Achoque). A couple zoos and research groups contributed to their efforts and have benefited from learning about their breeding process, helping them learn about restoring Achoque and axolotl populations in captivity. Other organizations work directly with local fishermen to help care for wild axolotl populations!
Last updated: February 03, 2026 10:16
Was AI used in the creation of this zine?
No AI or AI tools were used to create Axolotl with a Gun: 2e. We are committed to keeping art human-made.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 10:16
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