Kickstarter Report

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Kickstarter Report #12

Kickstarter Report

Check out these great-looking Kickstarter games just waiting for our support! As always click on the title at the beginning of each entry, or the link at the end of each, to visit the respective game’s Kickstarter page!

JYNX

Photo from kickstarter.com

Photo from kickstarter.com

Jynx is a hilarious new card game, inspired by games like Contract Rummy, Cards Against Humanity, and Secret Hitler. Players have to perform silly acts to prevent each other from winning the game. The 154 card deck, that encompasses a minimalist aesthetic, is made for 2-6 players, ages seven and older. The game is made up of seven card combinations called “chapters” each with a unique set of rules. The first to complete all seven chapters wins, or if two people complete them at the same time, the player with the least amount of points wins.
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Kickstarter Report #11

Kickstarter Report

Winter is upon us, but there’s still some great Kickstarter Campaigns out there! They’re fewer and farther between, but they’re there! This article will hopefully help you find some of those gems, both games and gaming accessories alike. Click on the titles of each entry, or the link at the end of each entry, to visit that game’s Kickstarter Campaign page.

RONE

Photo from kickstarter.com

Photo from kickstarter.com

I’m a big fan of post-apocalyptic settings, and a also a huge fan of strategic card games. RONE stood out to me because of the theme, the great looking design of the cards, and the fantastic artwork. It’s nearly funded and just needs a little boost. From the RONE campaign page:

“Races of New Era (RONE) is a strategic post-apocalyptic card game for 2 or 4 players set in a dark world full of destruction and suffering. It combines exciting and unique card game mechanics with enormous possibilities of how to play the game.”
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Kickstarter Report #10

Kickstarter Report

Another edition of Kickstarter Report, where I scour the very depths of Kickstarter for the very best looking board games, card games and gaming accessories! This edition features Zombies, Minions and Metal Dice! Oh my! Click the titles of each entry or the link at the end of each entry to visit the respective game’s Kickstarter Campaign page.

Hunters: Enter the Darkness

Photo from the Hunter Kickstarter campaign page

Photo from the Hunter Kickstarter campaign page

Hunters is a Gothic-themed miniatures game inspired by League of Legends, which in turn was inspired by one of my all-time favorite games, Defense of the Ancients, a Warcraft 3 mod. In Hunters:Enter the Darkness players control their Champions and navigate the modular boards, fighting Minions which move in a programmed fashion.

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Kickstarter Report #9

Kickstarter Report

As always I am on the lookout for great Kickstarter board games, card games and gaming accessories to share with everyone! I’ve found three more that I think are worth taking a look at. One I think might be new to even those who keep up with board game news across the web, and the other two might be more familiar. No matter what, show your support by checking out these (and all the other) board game campaigns on Kickstarter. Let’s make sure we keep a lot of great games coming through the pipeline. Click on the entry titles or the links at the end of each entry to visit the games’ respective campaign pages!

The 7th Continent

Photo from kickstarter.com

Photo from kickstarter.com

Like exploration games? Like survival games? Think a mashup of Betrayal at House on the Hill (without the betrayal part) and Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island sounds awesome? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should check out The 7th Continent!
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Kickstarter Report #8

Kickstarter Report

As always I have cruised the avenue that is Kickstarter and have found some interesting looking campaigns for board games, card games and gaming accessories! Including are a board game with amazing artwork and some great looking custom dice! You can click on the titles for each entry or on the link at the bottom of each entry to visit the campaign’s Kickstarter page!

GemPacked Cards

GemPacked Cards

GemPacked Cards, by Eduardo Baraf, is a set collecting game with beautiful artwork that has the players (2-5) collecting the super cute “Geminos” and is based on the IOS game, GemPacked. The description from the Kickstarter Campaign page:

“The objective of GemPacked Cards is to be the player with the most victory points at the end of the game by leveling up and saving the Geminos. Mix and match their colors to gather as many as you can and load them up in their rocket ships to the stars. GemPacked Cards is a fun, lightweight family game great for kids and adults alike. Manage your hand, the board, and color combinations to get the most points. The key mechanics are set collection and trading.”

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Photo from the GemPacked Cards Kickstarter Campaign page.

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Kickstarter Report #7: X-Wing Edition

Kickstarter Report

With the success of Sergio’s popular Stay on Target, I decided to do a special Kickstarter Report on Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game accessories currently on Kickstarter! Links to the respective Kickstarter campaign pages are available by clicking the titles of each entry or the links at the bottom of entry. Enjoy and stay on target!

Askrias Cube – Game Aid Dice

Askrias Cube

The Askrias Cube is a great looking game aid that comes with the dice cubes themselves, the tiles that form the 6 sides and stickers to customize your cubes! From the campaign page:

“Basically, the Askrias Cube is a plastic die frame that has slots on all 6 sides. Then the user will be able to insert tiles onto the different sides – therefore creating their own die for whatever uses they have in mind. What’s better is that – the cube act as a normal die as well, you can roll it, shake it, toss it and the tiles will not fall out. However with a simple tug with your nails, the tile can be changed without much hassle.”

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Kickstarter Report #6

Kickstarter Report

While the pickings have seemed to be a little slimmer for board games on Kickstarter since summer started, there’s still some great games and gaming accessories out there! I have found them, and as always, am posting them here. Click on the title for each entry or on the link at the end of each to visit the game’s Kickstarter page.

2016 Gaming Calendar

2016 Gaming Calendar

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Kickstarter Report #5

Kickstarter Report

As always the board game community is alive and well on Kickstarter, and here are a few of the exciting campaigns there. Per the usual I have tried to to my best to choose games and game accessories from all walks of gaming and today’s offering ranges from miniatures to custom, wooden game boxes. Click on the title of each entry or the link at the end of the entries to visit the item’s specific Kickstarter Campaign page. Let’s get started!

The Adventure Case

Adventure Case

The Adventure Case by Dog Might Games not only looks stunning and like it would have fantastic applications, it also appeals to the woodworker in me. I could list the uses I could forsee (other than looking fantastic) or I could just post their own description; let’s do the latter:

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Kickstarter Report #4

Kickstarter Report

I am incredibly excited about this edition of Kickstarter Report! The last item in the article (it’s a surprise) is an expansion and an update to one of my very favorite games! Also in this edition is an awesome looking new post-apocalypse game! Only two items; short and sweet! The game titles at the beginning of the entries are links to the Kickstarter campaign pages for the listed games, and there are links at the end of each entry as well!

Posthuman

Posthuman

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Kickstarter Report #3

Kickstarter Report

Another Kickstarter Report! This time we’re going to be looking at a dueling game with some of the most amazing artwork I’ve seen in a very long time, beautifully designed metal dice and a battle card game! All of these campaigns are live on Kickstarter as of the time of this post, so follow the links in this article to check them out. If you like them, be sure to lend your support and do your part to get these great looking games and accessories to store shelves everywhere!

Castle Assault

Castle Assault is a unique looking battle card game that has both a single player campaign and a regular two player mode. From the Kickstarter Campaign’s page:

“Castle Assault is an intense Battle Card Game for 1 or 2 Players where You lead a strategic conquest of your Enemy’s Castle Stronghold. Castle Assault includes many different Cultures, each with their own customizable deck, tactics, and lore for great re-playability.”

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Kickstarter Report #2

Kickstarter Report

Another peek at some interesting looking board games currently in the middle of their Kickstarter campaigns! If they sound cool to you please be sure to check them out and consider supporting them.This is an unsolicited service, may I remind everyone, that I started just to raise awareness of new games and support those in our hobby who need a little help making the next great board game (or accessory) a reality! The entry titles are links to the Kickstarter Campaign pages, and there are links at the end of each entry as well!

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Kickstarter Report #1

Kickstarter Report

The first article focusing on an unsolicited look at cool and interesting Kickstarter campaigns. Basically, as a huge fan of Kickstarter, I will peruse its selection of board games, card games or gaming accessories and make report of any of note. I will focus on games that are either high in quality, exceptional in its design, on its way to being funded successfully or a combination of these attributes. I reiterate that this report is unsolicited, but I would ask that you click the links if interested, if for no other reason than to support those attempting to further our hobby.

The Great War

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