From salvaging spaceships and slamming sumo dice to three games in one in this month’s crowdfunding picks
Welcome to the very first edition of our Crowdfunding Picks! Every month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the tabletop gaming campaigns that have caught our eye – whether they’re gearing up to launch, live on a platform or in late pledge/pre-order. Rather than trying to cover everything, we’re focusing on the projects we genuinely think deserve your attention – from inventive board games and clever card games to exciting RPGs and more.
Below, you’ll find a hand-picked selection of projects we’re excited about, along with a quick explanation of what makes each one stand out. Whether it’s a unique gameplay hook, a stunning presentation or simply a concept we can’t wait to see brought to life, we want to help you find the campaigns that are worth a closer look. So, have a browse, see what catches your eye and, if something sparks your imagination, click through to learn more and support the clever creators bringing these ideas to life.
Publisher/Creator: Cardboard Alchemy
Status: Launching Soon
What they say: Use druidic magic to restore the flora and fauna of a corrupted forest in this engaging bag-builder for 1-4 players.
Why we like it: Great gameplay. Your druid can purify a decaying land and heal the forest by sucking up the bad stuff – but take on too much corruption and your magical abilities will be compromised!
Publisher/Creator: Next Dimension Games
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: It’s the year 2387. Deep in the void beyond charted space, the massive starship Deepspace Horizon drifts silent and dark – a treasure trove of advanced technology, rare materials and secrets worth dying for.
Why we like it: We can’t wait to raid a derelict starship, salvaging parts across a three-tier game board in an adventure for 2-6 players that uses asymmetrical player abilities and includes secret missions!
Publisher/Creator: Allplay
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: Throw down by throwing dice! Fling them into a 3D arena to slam into other dice and opponents in this all-new dexterity game. Get the perfect combination of rolls and pin your opponent!
Why we like it: Kabuto Sumo Dice contains six insect wrestlers for you to play and each of these pint-sized pugilists has their own signature move.
Publisher/Creator: PostCurious
Status: Backed! Pre-order Now
What they say: Help Anna on her journey through otherworldly challenges in this beautifully illustrated, interactive puzzle story.
Why we like it: With a built-in hint system and a satchel of additional components, this will keep you captivated for hours – no internet required.
Publisher/Creator: DeckBox Games
Status: Launching Soon
What they say: Fancy a bit of take-that point scoring, or maybe a mental puzzle with life-or-death consequences? Maybe you just want to be a simple space farmer who ends up trying to save the universe?
Why we like it: It’s three games in one crowdfunder, boasting big-box gaming experiences in a portable package!
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