Yesterday we covered “Wonders of the First”, an NFT-based card game that now has gathered over a million dollars from over 1800 backers. In yesterday’s article, we mistakenly wrote that the game was previously an NFT-based game, as the Kickstarter page has little to no information about the fact. Jeff French, the creator of the project reached out to us via Twitter with the following comment: This is the level of “reporting” that comes from the tabletop game space anonymous gate keepers I suppose. It’s literally just fake. Made up. It’s a slap in the face to all of you who support the game ..read more

The Kickstarter campaign for “La Fleur” by Dux Somnium Games has significantly surpassed its initial funding goal, securing $176,082 against a target of $5,000. With 28 days remaining until the campaign concludes on May 30, the board game has attracted 1,937 backers, reflecting strong interest in its Rococo-themed gameplay. Set in 18th-century France, “La Fleur” challenges players to develop their basic châteaux into opulent estates by hosting the most elaborate garden parties. The game involves strategic deployment of artisans to various locations in Paris to collect flowers, hire help, earn ..read more

The Kickstarter for “DELVE” has quickly surpassed its target. Collaboratively developed by Eventyr Games and Bob World Builder, the campaign has already raised over $68,000, exceeding the initial $10,000 goal, with 30 days remaining until its conclusion on May 31. The guide is tailored for both 5E Dungeons & Dragons and Shadowdark RPG players, featuring over 200 pages filled with tools for dungeon crafting, including detailed guides on monster encounters, traps, and treasures. Aimed at enhancing gameplay and reducing preparation time, “DELVE” presents over 10 ready-to-use dungeons that ca ..read more

Wonders of The First, a new Collectible Card Game (CCG) that has recently debuted on Kickstarter, is drawing significant attention not only for its crowdfunding success but also for the numerous concerns raised by backers and observers alike. Despite achieving a current pledge amount of $846,461, far surpassing its $25,000 goal, the project is mired in controversy, particularly around its pivot from a previously planned NFT project to a physical card game. Originally conceived as an NFT-based game, Wonders of The First has rebranded itself in the physical realm as NFTs have waned in popularit ..read more

Project L: Square One, the sequel to the popular engine-builder game Project L, has successfully surpassed its funding goal on Kickstarter. With 69 hours left in the campaign, which ends on May 2, the project has raised $116,193, exceeding the initial goal of $75,013 with the support of 2,095 backers. Square One is designed for 1-4 players and enhances the engine-building gameplay of its predecessor by introducing a time-based mechanic. This new element is intended to offer both an increased challenge and higher replayability, appealing to both families and strategic game enthusiasts. The gam ..read more

“Firesiege” developed by Deer Games Studio, has successfully surpassed its funding goal on Kickstarter. The campaign has raised $27,362, well above the initial target of $16,058, with 413 backers and 18 days remaining until its conclusion on May 14. The game positions players in the besieged city of Medda, where they assume the roles of Valkun Heroes with distinct abilities, tasked with defending their leader Norad from the invading Skreel army. In “Firesiege,” players deal with limited information and strategic communication challenges. Each participant controls a hero and plays action card ..read more

The French tabletop role-playing game Shadows of Esteren has significantly exceeded its initial Kickstarter funding target. The campaign, which aimed to raise $10,000, has already collected over $79,933 from 748 backers, with three weeks remaining until its closure on May 17. Shadows of Esteren is celebrated for its focus on deep narrative roleplaying with a simple system designed to enhance storytelling rather than complicate it. It has been described by Geek & Sundry as “the gothic fantasy RPG you’ve always wanted,” ideal for those who value story-driven gameplay. This year marks the 1 ..read more

“Corps of Discovery,” a new board game combining historical exploration with monster combat, has successfully launched on Kickstarter. The game, designed by Sen-Foong Lim and Jay Cormier, who have previously worked on projects like MIND MGMT, Belfort, and Junk Art, has quickly surpassed its funding goal. Since the start of the campaign, “Corps of Discovery” has raised over $120,285, far exceeding its initial goal of $36,594. The campaign still has 19 days remaining and will conclude on May 14th. The game has already attracted 1,155 backers. This cooperative game, suitable for 1 to 4 players ..read more

In alignment with National Park Week, taking place from April 20th to 28th, a new board game titled Lucky Bears is set to launch. The game, which highlights America’s national parks, is the creation of mother-daughter duo Annabelle and Stacy Tornio. It is designed to be educational and enjoyable for a broad audience. Lucky Bears offers quick gameplay, with each round taking approximately 15 minutes. The game incorporates 64 tokens, each depicting a different U.S. national park. Players compete to arrange their park tokens in sequence, while elements like Lucky Bears, Hungry Bears, and a Sneak ..read more

The card game HitPoint, which merges the dynamics of trading card games with the storytelling aspects of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), has recently launched on Kickstarter. The game has successfully exceeded its funding goal, with $4,579 pledged of a $3,000 goal, and the campaign is set to conclude on May 5. HitPoint introduces a gameplay system where players’ decks represent their health, with each card played potentially exhausting their character. This mechanism aims to keep gameplay quick and strategic. Additionally, the element of dice rolling introduces a layer of chance, affect ..read more