Featuring cat-based card shenanigans and a redemption for the Rat Queens in this month’s crowdfunding picks.
Welcome to our monthly Crowdfunding Picks! We’re once again 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 a scattershot approach, we’re focusing on the projects we genuinely think deserve your attention – from exciting TTRPGs and inventive board games to clever card games and more.
Below, you’ll find a quick explanation of what makes each project stand out, as well as the reason we’re so excited about them. Whether it’s a concept we can’t wait to see brought to life, a stunning presentation or unique gameplay elements, click through to learn more and support these clever creators.
Publisher/Creator: Worgan Games
Status: Launching Soon
What they say: This social bluffing card game, which launches on Kickstarter on September 29th, sees players pass dangerous cards around the table, deceiving each other in order to survive, complete Rituals and claim Souls
Why we like it: Every player starts with nine lives, just like a cat. As you play, certain cards that get passed around will turn the game on its head – you had us at Cat Fight!
Publisher/Creator: Tabletop Titans
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: After years of development, a year of open playtesting and countless hours spent bringing the world, miniatures and gameplay to life, Wyldwood has now launched on Kickstarter!
Why we like it: One of the biggest risks with any crowdfunded miniatures game is what happens after the campaign ends? But this miniature skirmish game for two or four players has already completed all its factory prototyping work and is ready to manufacture.
Publisher/Creator: Hit Point Press
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: A solo-journaling game where you play as the beloved dog of a retired legendary sword master. You are tasked with a quest: retrieve your master’s fabled weapon in time for their final duel. On your quest, you will uncover and explore your master’s guarded past.
Why we like it: Fetch My Blade was originally created as a solo-journaling roleplaying game, but this new version adds rules allowing you to embark on the journey with up to four friends.
Publisher/Creator: Tycoon Games
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: The world of Everdell is bigger than the valley. In Everdell Journeys, leave the familiar behind and become a Traveler, setting out to discover new places, meet new friends and create your own story along the way.
Why we like it: It’s a whole new game in the world of Everdell! For the first time, your Traveler comes to life on the table as a miniature, moving across the path you have built.
Publisher/Creator: Talespinner Games
Status: LIVE NOW!
What they say: Rat Queens is a fast-paced, co-operative deck-building, tower-defence game for one to four players, written and drawn by the creators of the comic, Kurtis Wiebe and Roc Upchurch, and designed by Sen-Foong Lim and Erica Bouyouris.
Why we like it: We can’t wait to see the acerbic tales of an all-female fantasy RPG mercenary company brought to life, splicing creative from Wiebe and Upchurch with game design by Lim (Corps of Discovery) and Bouyouris (Bosk).
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