Weekly Crowdfunding Roundup September 10 2023 What is this? This is a weekly crowdfunding roundup of new projects launched last week and projects that end the coming week, originally posted on the /r/boardgames subreddit by me, /u/perkelton. This document is offered as an alternative for those wh...

What is this?

This is a weekly crowdfunding roundup of new projects launched last week and projects that end the coming week.

Updates

Expect new lists every Sunday between 00:00 and 23:59 CEST on the following platforms:

Mastodon: @danielpervan

Discord: https://discord.gg/T9MCxgHj

Reddit: /r/boardgames

Selection criteria

The criteria for the lists are as follows:

Ending soon

  • Sorted by number of backers

  • Kickstarter projects ending in the next 7 days, that have at least 100 backers (or marked as “Project we love” by Kickstarter), will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and passed the filters:

    • No DnD books

    • No zines

    • No 3D printing

    • No dice sets

    • No magazines

    • No shirts

    • No playmats

    • No furniture

    • No events

  • Gamefound projects ending in the next 7 days, that will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and passed the above filters.

  • (beta) Backerkit Crowdfunding projects ending in the next 7 days, that will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and have a matching BGG page.

Newly launched

  • Sorted by number of backers

  • Kickstarter projects launched in the last 7 days, that have had at least average 15 backers per day, have at least 100 backers or is marked as “Project we love” by Kickstarter and passed the filters (see above).

  • Gamefound projects launched in the last 7 days and passed the filters (see above).

  • (beta) Backerkit Crowdfunding projects launched in the last 7 days and have a matching BGG page.

Notable filtered projects

  • Filtered projects from above lists that have more than 1000 backers.

Tags

🎉: Staff pick/featured

💰: Funded

🔥: More than average 200 backers/day

🌱: Creator’s first project

🌳: Creator’s >5th project

🔄: Money back guarantee (Read more)

FAQ

I live in Belize/Canada/Ecuador/USA, why are you posting on a Saturday?!

Because I’m writing this from Europe in the future where it’s already Sunday. Timezones be crazy.

Why are there a bunch of non-board games in the board game list?

Because the Tabletop games category on Kickstarter includes anything remotely related to board games and sometimes things slip through my filters.

Why is this future award winning board game and literal saviour of humanity missing from your list?

Sometimes my filters get a bit overzealous and discard actually valid projects. If you feel something is missing for this reason, leave a comment and I’ll add it (maybe).

Can I donate all my money to you?

No

Can you help me promote my game?

Please no. I make lists. Nothing more.

Your list is full of errors and now I got an ID-10t message!

Indeed, this fine piece of code runs purely on Reddit karma, so anything can happen. Leave a comment and I’ll see what I can do.

Ending soon (29)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags BGG
Worms™: The Board Game Hilarious Worms™ gameplay on your table: grab your friends and unleash classic weapons, sneaky tactics and all-out multiplayer mayhem! 3958 £375,821.50 (1503%) in 12 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑6 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 40-60 min. 🎉💰🔥🌳 BGG
Innovation Ultimate Carl Chudyk’s Innovation, turned up to 11! A full box set that adds Age 11 cards to each set, a whole new expansion (The Unseen), with new streamlined expansion rules to get more of the hundreds of exciting cards to your table! 3077 $217,626.00 (725%) in 48 days 2023-09-15 💸 Backerkit 👥 2‑5 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-60 min. 💰 BGG
Harvest - A Farming Game Salutations, neighbor and welcome to Furroughfield, The Commonwealth of Free Beasts! 2894 $295,563.00 (1182%) in 12 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 30-60 min. 🎉💰🔥🌳 BGG
To the Moon: Bestest Memories The official ‘To the Moon’ series card game! 2-5 players race to capture memories of a lifetime. 2401 CA$256,874.29 (514%) in 26 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 15-30 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG
Farms Race Build. Mutate. Conquer. 2218 $179,277.00 (9036%) in 34 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 3‑4 players 👶 13+ ⏱️ 90-120 min. 💰🌱 BGG
Guilty Gear™ -Strive-: The Board Game The hit fighting game comes to tabletop in this glorious collector’s edition! Heaven or Hell — Let’s Rock! 1952 $357,542.84 (238%) in 19 days 2023-09-12 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 15 min. 💰🌳 BGG
Battlecrest: Year Two The 18 card skirmish game is back with new heroes and a new map. It’s standalone & expandable with a free solo expansion! Only $12. 1099 $36,038.00 (1802%) in 5 days 2023-09-16 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
Soundtrack Trivia - A Party Game for Movie Lovers Can you identify the movie by hearing a song clip from its soundtrack? A movie trivia game for all ages! 1033 $60,151.00 (1203%) in 26 days 2023-09-16 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑12 players 👶 8+ ⏱️ 45-120 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG
FIRE & ICE THE MINIATURES BOARD GAME The Groundbreaking Fantasy Adventure of Fire & Ice Can Be Yours To Play In This Collectors Edition Board Game! 911 $93,016.00 (186%) in 31 days 2023-09-13 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🌳
Hybris Disordered Cosmos: Rivalry Hybris Disordered Cosmos returns with the release of the new expansion, Rivalry, Deluxe box, Playmat and the reprint of the original game. 845 €104,053.00 (694%) in 10 days 2023-09-14 💸 Gamefound 👥 1‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. Cooperative 💰 BGG
DOMINATE & DELEGATE 🦾 (1-4 Players) A strategic Wargame with Resources & Base-building. A 60 hours 4X Campaign & an epic Skirmish Mode awaits. Inspired by C&C video games. 775 €51,228.00 (346%) in 26 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-90 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG
Tic Tac Slash Tic Tac Slash is an 18-card, two-player game that takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and revamps it in a new and exciting way. 624 $12,204.50 (2441%) in 12 days 2023-09-13 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2 players 👶 12+ ⏱️ 15-30 min. 💰🌱 BGG
Paper Apps™ GOLF A pocket-sized solo golfing game with procedurally generated holes. Each notebook is unique! 481 $13,619.00 (1135%) in 11 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 💰
ETER Players fight a duel creating a playing field during the game. They may use the ability of mages or power of 4 elements! 397 €11,088.00 (139%) in 31 days ⚠️ 2023-09-10 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
Cosmic Cow Collectors, Pátzcuaro, & Neuroriders Three great board games, from Latin American designers. Abduct cattle as an alien empire in Cosmic Cow Collectors. Retrieve lost memories from a deteriorated mind in Neuroriders. Build the most beautiful family altar for day of the dead in Pátzcuaro. 387 $19,325.00 (387%) in 13 days 2023-09-15 💸 Backerkit 💰
DardaCats: A Fun Family Game for Managing Big Messy Feelings Sing, act & tell stories to help DardaCat manage big feelings, and understand your child better along the way. 374 $29,319.00 (586%) in 26 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
Galaxy Postman - A Space Adventure A fun “pick up OR deliver game” in an ever expanding galaxy. Upgrade your shuttle and deliver those packages! 344 €24,123.00 (138%) in 13 days 2023-09-11 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 45-60 min. 💰 BGG
Castles of Aragon Shape the land of Aragon as you please in this print and play, roll and write board game. 322 €2,586.00 (2586%) in 16 days ⚠️ 2023-09-10 💸 Kickstarter 💰
Deck building board game “HAM-FARM” / デッキ構築型ボードゲーム『ハムファーム』 Beginners and families can enjoy the cute and fun at the same time! / 初心者の方も、家族とでも、かわいさと面白さを同時に楽しめる！ハムスターの魅力もたくさん！ 306 ¥3,084,329 (771%) in 32 days ⚠️ 2023-09-10 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
DVG - Warfighter Vietnam DVG’s Warfighter Solitaire Game System Charges into the Jungles of Vietnam! 304 $54,536.00 (273%) in 19 days 2023-09-13 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
Another Christmas Romance Movie It’s Christmas and love is in the air… again! All the endless fun of seasonal romance movies on your table any day of the year. 262 $11,463.00 (573%) in 25 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑6 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-60 min. 💰🌱 BGG
Feud - Shape your fate A one-page Print and Play game; two houses against each other, one kingdom to conquer! 250 €1,065.00 (1065%) in 12 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. 💰 BGG
Skyjacks: Courier’s Call - Season 3 The award-winning all-ages actual play Skyjacks: Courier’s Call is back for season 3! 233 $15,556.00 (130%) in 26 days 2023-09-16 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
Bilge: A Mapping Game of Fear and Flesh A body horror tabletop mapping game for 1-4 players. Dig deep into the viscera of a space leviathan and battle disgusting horrors. 202 £4,152.00 (231%) in 28 days 2023-09-12 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
GRIM REAPER PRESCHOOL / 死神プリスクール A new kind of trick-taking game from the Land of Grim Reapers！/ 死神の国による新感覚のトリックテイキングゲーム！ 198 ¥932,321 (155%) in 32 days 2023-09-13 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
Favor: Gods of Oethera Explore uncharted lands, find powerful Relics, & fight for the Favor of the Gods in this tile placement, action-adventure board game! 130 $16,772.00 (112%) in 26 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 👥 3‑6 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 45-90 min. 💰🌱 BGG
Small-Time Heroes: The Print and Play Edition A cooperative roguelike deck builder for 1-2 players. 126 $1,023.00 (2046%) in 19 days 2023-09-12 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
Champions of Hyperborea Savage rules and miniatures for fights in the arenas of Hyperborea! 103 $6,714.00 (671%) in 12 days ⚠️ 2023-09-10 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌱
Bryn Heulwen with New Map Bundles Choose a bundle which includes the base game or just expand your map collection for Bryn Heulwen (2nd ed). Get exclusive discounts and try a new game mode with additional exploration actions and gameplay. A unique Print and Play, roll and write game, based on a true story. 37 £303.76 (434%) in 49 days ⚠️ 2023-09-10 💸 Gamefound 👥 1‑5 players ⏱️ 40 min. Dice Game 💰

New this week (22)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags BGG
More Terraforming Mars! Prelude 2, Milestones & Awards, The Automa Solo Experience, Neoprene Game Boards and Seasonal Promos 8273 $929,887.00 (9299%) in 5 days 2023-09-22 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
The Isofarian Guard Second Printing The Isofarian Guard returns with new and updated content. Explore this 1-2 player narrative driven boardgame featuring a fully voice acted storyline and musical score powered by Forteller! 3602 $448,780.97 (831%) in 5 days 2023-09-30 💸 Gamefound 👥 1‑2 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 45-90 min. Cooperative 💰🔥 BGG
Barrage: New Lands Explore new possibilities for the game you love! Get two original expansions including one dedicated for 2-player games! 3475 €94,075.00 (940750%) in 5 days 2023-09-26 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
[Mycelia The Strategic Mushroom Game](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/splitstonegames/mycelia-the-strategic-mushroom-board-game) A dynamic competition for space and resources to create your own mushroom kingdom. 2626 £144,262.00 (1603%) in 4 days 2023-10-08 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 👶 9+ ⏱️ 45 min. 💰🔥🌱
Unreliable Wizard You are an apprentice wizard tasked by the King with destroying the Demon Lord and thus saving the Princess. This card based solo game has you advancing along the map fighting enemy minions and gathering new magic and traveling companions to assist along the way. 1695 €39,493.00 (790%) in 5 days 2023-10-04 💸 Gamefound 👥 1 player ⏱️ 20 min. Card Game 💰🔥
Battlecrest: Year Two The 18 card skirmish game is back with new heroes and a new map. It’s standalone & expandable with a free solo expansion! Only $12. 1099 $36,038.00 (1802%) in 5 days 2023-09-16 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
Rogue Angels A cooperative (1-4) sci-fi adventure crawler with multiple paths, player-driven solutions, evolving characters and intertwined stories. 1054 €77,340.84 (168%) in 6 days 2023-10-01 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 👶 16+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. 💰🌳 BGG
Railways of the Lost Atlas An endlessly replayable railroad strategy game. 865 $55,322.00 (111%) in 5 days 2023-09-29 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 120-300 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG
Everdell Cozy Critters Blankets + Plushies Celebrate the world of Everdell with adorable fleece blankets and plush critters to keep us all cozy. 585 $50,406.00 (1008%) in 5 days 2023-09-22 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
Dark Domains: Second Edition A competitive worker placement game for 2-5 players that combines classic euro-mechanics with a strong dark fantasy theme 535 $26,474.00 (265%) in 5 days 2023-09-23 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 90-120 min. 💰 BGG
World of Midgard: Two entirely new Viking adventures Two brand new completely different stand-alone games set in the Midgard universe that play in about an hour. 490 $25,756.00 (172%) in 5 days 2023-09-29 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
Gold Nugget The raven’s left the forest for a few days, leaving its precious gold nugget unguarded. Which woodland creature will successfully raid the nest in this unique bluffing and deduction game? 407 €14,692.46 (147%) in 5 days 2023-10-11 💸 Gamefound 👥 2‑5 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 15-25 min. Card Game 💰 BGG
Tantrum House • Season 10 • Board Game Media We’re gearing up for our biggest season yet—Tantrum House Season 10! Check out all of the awesome rewards and show your support! 356 $12,918.00 (86%) in 5 days 2023-09-23 💸 Kickstarter 🌳
[Ivion Season 3: Crossroads](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivionherocrafter/ivion-season-3-crossroads) Journey to a land of milk and honey corrupted from within. Craft your hero and rob the rich! 348 $47,108.84 (471%) in 5 days 2023-09-29 💸 Kickstarter 💰
Vitreum Roll and write game where you are stained glass glaziers. Create the most beautiful piece of work in this print and play board game. 224 €1,013.00 (1013%) in 7 days 2023-09-18 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
And That’s How I Died - The Card Game Worthy of Valhalla Play as the ghosts of Vikings who died in epic ways. Tell your stories combining unique Adventure cards and powerful effects! 148 $4,650.00 (465%) in 6 days 2023-10-05 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑6 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 15-45 min. 💰 BGG
Bloodsport Gambler A tabletop game where 1 or 2 players risk it all to survive the desperate world of high‑stakes gambling 143 $6,791.00 (266%) in 6 days 2023-10-05 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑2 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. 💰🌱 BGG
Imperial Twing Become the Vice Archmage of the Empire in this family friendly, fast paced strategic card and dice game https://imperialtwing.com 86 CHF 7,347.00 (41%) in 6 days 2023-10-05 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 8+ ⏱️ 25-90 min. 🎉 BGG
The Strange Forgeries Of Mr. S.C.Rheber This is a drawing game like no other. Deduce the Secret Rule that shapes the Strange Art Forgeries of Mister S. C. Rheber in a world of dark, twisted characters. 59 €4,393.00 (44%) in 6 days 2023-10-09 💸 Gamefound 👥 3‑7 players 👶 12+ ⏱️ 45-60 min. 🌱 BGG
Morgan’s Escapes - Play-at-home puzzling mysteries. You receive a letter from a friend asking for your help to release evidence of a cover-up. You must use all your puzzle solving skills to unlock the online safe which holds the evidence. It is then up to you what you do with the information you unlock! 34 £689.00 (23%) in 6 days 2023-10-03 💸 Backerkit
SPORTSBALL! This is a fast paced card and dice game for people who love sports and people who love to hate sports! 19 $947.00 (189%) in 3 days 2023-10-07 💸 Backerkit 💰
Tomes of Arkham Tomes of Arkham is a set collecting card game set in the dark world of H. P. Lovecraft. Amass the greatest collection of Tomes on Earth! 10 £358.40 (4%) in 4 days 2023-10-11 💸 Gamefound 👥 2‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-75 min. Card Game 🌱 BGG

Notable filtered projects (8)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags
Moria™ – Through the Doors of Durin for The One Ring™ RPG An epic campaign module delving into the depths of Khazad-dûm, for The One Ring™ RPG and The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying (5E) 10843 SEK 10,784,361.71 (4314%) in 11 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
EAT THE REICH The year is 1943. You are a team of crack vampire commandos with one mission: drink all of Hitler’s blood. 7336 £263,843.50 (1319%) in 24 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
Painting Pack II: Techlon Tiger Drybrushes & Brush Set Premium Round + Flat Drybrushes, Texture Palettes & Painting Handles to help you slay any grey miniature prey from DND to Warhammer! 2918 A$427,220.32 (5340%) in 19 days 2023-09-15 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🌳
Campaign Builder: Castles & Crowns for 5th Edition D&D TOV Rule your realm! Build and grow kingdoms for your campaign, with toolkits for realms, noble families, and campaign planning. 2091 $152,366.00 (508%) in 5 days 2023-10-05 💸 Kickstarter 💰🔥🌳
Ultimate Bestiary: Secrets of the Fey for 5th Edition! Over 130 new fey creatures to add to your 5th Edition game! Intrigue and challenge your party at any level! 1997 $121,204.00 (1212%) in 26 days 2023-09-14 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🌳
Wilderfeast A tabletop RPG about monster hunting and campfire cuisine. There is only One Law in the One Land: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. 1334 €106,176.00 (531%) in 5 days 2023-09-26 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
Brambletrek - A GM-Less RPG Adventure Gamebook Play as a Gnawborn, a small but valiant creature from the forests of Hyhill in the world of Akeroth. Tired of your quiet life, you’ve decided to embark on an epic journey. Your path is fraught with danger, wonder, and self-discovery. 1296 £43,010.00 (4301%) in 6 days 2023-09-28 💸 Backerkit 💰🔥
Waifu RPG: The Complete Waifu Handbook The Ultimate RPG Book for Weebs. Compatible with 5e, Pathfinder 1, and Pathfinder 2e 1109 $61,969.00 (516%) in 5 days 2023-10-05 💸 Kickstarter 💰🔥
  • cthonctic@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The Isofarian Guard is amazing if you happen to be up for a story-heavy campaign game to play either solo or with another person. I got the first printing and am exstatic, that they only charge 39€ for the new content and previous backers get all of the updated materials bundled in for free. That is exactly how you turn me into a loyal customer.

    On the other hand, Board Game Tycoon decided that everything outside of the US no longer exists, so I can’t even buy the Everdell-related stuff I’d like because it simply isn’t available in the EU at all. That is how you spit into a (formerly loyal) customer’s face.