On-a-Stick Publications


On-a-Stick Publications is the label under which I publish games, gamebooks and game-related items. It is a hobby, not a business; I sell these items at or below cost, and I print them only because I want them to be available in print. Prices below are approximately what it cost me to print the items; shipping is extra.

If you have questions or comments or would like to acquire some of these items, just e-mail me at demiankatz@gmail.com.


Available Items

Grampa Barmo's Discount Game Magazine #1 (Summer, 2001)

This debut issue features articles on cheap games in Italy and the genesis of the Piecepack generic board game kit along with a Chess variant, seven reviews, two puzzles and a sheet of bonus cards for Deep7's Snake-Oil card game.

7" x 8.5", 32 pages, $2.50

Grampa Barmo's Discount Game Magazine #2 (Autumn, 2001)

This issue features a lengthy look at the Sixth Annual Interactive Fiction Competition and also features a Chess variant, four reviews, a puzzle and more.

7" x 8.5", 32 pages, $2.50

Grampa Barmo's Discount Game Magazine #3 (Winter, 2002)

Andrea Angiolino's Circus Supremus solitaire chariot race adventure is the cover feature here, but the issue also includes the results of the Grampa Barmo Rules Writing Contest, five reviews, and one of James Kyle's wonderful Treasure Chess puzzles.

7" x 8.5", 32 pages, $2.50

Grampa Barmo's Discount Game Magazine #4 (Spring, 2002)

The final issue features the complete Bad Movie Night unconventional role-playing game, an in-depth look at Inner City Games, ten reviews, and a humorous interview with Ben Sidoti.

7" x 8.5", 32 pages, $2.50

Kalevala by Luigi Castellani

The Kalevala is a collection of ancient myths concerning the struggle of Finland's heroes against hellish monsters, powerful wizards and spirits of nature, in a land perpetually covered by frost.

This simple role playing game - both for beginners and experienced role-players - allows you to enter this epic world, a fantastic setting that's just as compelling as that of any bestselling game and which gives you a taste of the oldest northern sagas.

This is a revised and expanded English translation of the original Italian edition published by Qualitygame.

8.5" x 11", 44 pages, $3.00

Mucho Graxxias vs. Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Vampire on the Pirates' Ship in a Perfect Storm by Beniamino Sidoti

From the wonderfully boot-shaped land of Italy comes the world's first Solitaire Live-Action Role-Playing Game, the most fun you will ever have alone in your bathroom with the door unlocked.

Gaming (and bathrooms) will never be the same again.

This is an English translation of the original Italian edition published by Qualitygame.

5.5" x 8.5", 24 pages, $1.00


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