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Tenkar's Tavern: Kickstarter - Bloody and Alone in Appalachia - Solo Rural Horror RPG
October 13th
Bloody and Alone in Appalachia is a solo tabletop RPG about rural horror, set in the Appalachian Hills of Eastern Kentucky.
In Bloody and Alone in Appalachia, you will play a lost city dweller who has foolishly ventured off the highway into a backwoods, small Appalachian town, holler, and county where nothing is as it seems. Like flies into the mouth of a Venus flytrap, this town and its inhabitants are ready to gobble you up. (Read More)
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New Up and Coming Debut RPG Smashes Kickstarter Goal
October 12th
A new upcoming title named Forge of the Fae has been on Kickstarter, and it recently breached the impressive $100,000 milestone, whilst only asking originally for $15,000 to fund the project. Funded on its first day, this Celtic-inspired title is Datadyne LLC's debut title, an dit's been an impressive success so far. (Read More)
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Get Ready for Paws and Leaves - A Last Tale - Kickstarter Launches November 6, Demo Available Now on Steam
October 12th
Indie developer grownarts, based in Northern Germany, is preparing to launch the Kickstarter campaign for their emotionally driven game, Paws and Leaves – A Last Tale. The campaign is set to go live on November 6 at 18:00 CEST, inviting backers to support the development of this unique and heartfelt adventure. To give potential supporters a preview, a prototype demo is already available on Steam, offering a first look at the game's immersive world and touching story. (Read More)
Card Game Split the Hoard Passes 400% Kickstarter Funding Mark for EN Publishing
October 11th
EN Publishing is trying their hand at a card game and it’s currently fully funded at Kickstarter. In Split the Hoard, players take on the roles of fantasy heroes divvying up a defeated dragon’s treasure. The game utilizes “I cut, you choose” as its core mechanic. Split the Hoard is for two to five players, ages 14+, and plays in around 20 minutes. The project is fully funded and you can reserve a copy of the game for a pledge of approximately $20.00 through October 24th. Expected delivery is next April. (Read More)
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Routinely Itemised: RPGs #278
October 11th
I can’t describe today except to say I’m going to a rum festival tomorrow, and you’ll be able to find me under the food trucks! (Read More)
HOZO Design Introduces M-Cube 02 Anti-Gravity Laser Level on Kickstarter
October 10th
HOZO Design has launched its latest innovation, the M-Cube 02 Anti-Gravity Laser Level, on Kickstarter. This new tool brings a fresh twist to traditional leveling and measuring, blending advanced vacuum adhesion, full-circle rotation, and real-time precision to meet the needs of both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. (Read More)
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VisionMaster Valerion Max and Pro 2 4K UHD Projectors
October 10th
Are you ready to take your home entertainment to the next level? The Valerion VIsionMaster Series has launched on Kickstarter with four models available the : MAX, Pro2, Plus2 and Plus. With Super Early Bird deals offering up to 45% off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Valerion VisionMaster Max projector normally $3,999 USD is now only $2,199 USD and the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 normally $3,499 USD is now only $2,099 USD during the Kickstarter campaign. (Read More)
ICv2: Free League Previews 'ALIEN: Romulus' Content
October 10th
Free League Publishing previewed the ALIEN: Romulus content included in the new ALIEN RPG: Evolved Edition. (Read More)
SCOOP: Check out 'The Marvel Art of Michael Allred' trading cards
October 10th
Announced last week, The Marvel Art of Michael Allred Kickstarter will feature works by Allred and the worlds he created with Peter Milligan, Matt Fraction, Dan Slott, and more. Today, AIPT can share an exclusive first look at trading cards that you can bring back as part of the project! (Read More)
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Turn-based RPG 'Forge of the Fae' Kickstarter Blows Past 100K With 14 Days Left
October 10th
Developer Datadyne, about a good two weeks ago, launched their Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming turn-based role-playing game ‘Forge of the Fae’. And within those two weeks, the Kickstart has smashed through multiple goals, raising well over 100K US dollars in funding. Many stretch goals have been met and with 14 days to go, many more will likely be hit as well! (Read More)
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Let me recommend a Kickstarter board game
October 10th
Just over a year ago , I asked you if you should go for FunkoVerse or Unmatched. Actually, the games aren't that similar other than that they revolve around light-hearted character battles with popular characters, but the consensus seemed to be that both are good. (Read More)
Welcome defleshed! It's the Skin City TTRPG
October 10th
Skin City is the last corner of humanity, and outside the walls in the horrific landscape, there’s a cult of animated skeletons trying to infiltrate the city. In the Skin City TTRPG, players are animated skeletons wrapped in meat suits. You can join the cult on Kickstarter. (Read More)
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The Labyrinth: Tales of the Valiant finds a hit even before the expansion is published
October 9th
How is Kobold Press’ 5e-alternative Tales of the Valiant doing? Based on the thousands of backers and $300,000 pledged to the game’s expansion, The Labyrinth, gamers like it!
Of course, the beauty of Tales of the Valiant is that it’s 5e-cross compatible. Combine with The Labyrinth‘s clever pitch to be a connecting setting or overlay, and you can see the attraction. Fans and the curious have until October 23rd to get in the Kicstarter. (Read More)
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My Time at Evershine devs: Get our Kickstarter to $2.5M and we’ll leap past early access
October 9th
We weren’t particularly surprised to see My Time at Evershine, the multiplayer follow-up to Pathea Games’ My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock, fund on Kickstarter in less than an hour and rush to $1.2M raised on the platform in just a few days. But you definitely surprised Pathea Games, which has penned a memo to players at the halfway mark of the currently $1.8M campaign. (Read More)
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9 to 5 Warriors Returns to Kickstarter as The Bandits Strike Back
October 9th
Last year, the independent action figure brand 9 to 5 Warriors made waves with its first batch of products inspired by the oddball action brands of the early 1990s. The line, originally the subject of a Kickstarter campaign in 2021, found success with collectors and made its way into independent specialty retailers across the U.S. (Read More)
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Deliverance Christian Board Game Expansion Smashes Prior Kickstarter Goal
October 9th
In May 2024, I interviewed Andrew Lowen who created Deliverance, one of the highest user-rated Christian games ever made with a rating of 8.7/10 on BoardGameGeek (not a Christian website). (Read More)
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World's first electric cocktail smoker: Our new favorite party trick
October 8th
Infuse spirits and cocktails like a professional mixologist with this handy little device, a first-of-its kind gadget that makes adding complex flavors to drinks – and food – far simpler than existing methods. And a damn sight cheaper, too – at US$49 as a special launch price. (Read More)
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Jordan Weisman launches Kickstarter to fund Sea of Legends development
October 8th
Jordan Weisman, the creator of gaming franchises Battletech and Shadowrun, today launched the Kickstarter for his next work: A CRPG called Sea of Legends, based on the board game of the same name. Sea of Legends (the video game) is a deck-building isometric RPG featuring a fantasy-nautical atmosphere. Weisman and his team at Endless Adventures plan to launch the game on PC and Mac via Steam and itch.io. (Read More)
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Trombone Champ: The Card Game is now live on kickstarter
October 8th
Yes, you read that headline right. The hilarious and addictive Trombone Champ video game is now heading to the tabletop world in a new card game, courtesy of Jason Anarchy and Holy Wow Studios. The Kickstarter is live now. In Trombone Champ: The Card Game, players will play cards to extend trombones and score toots! You can visit the Kickstarter for more information: (Read More)
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Kickstarter Alert: Pots & Panels anthology
October 8th
Rising stars and comics industry professionals have teamed up for Pots & Panels, a new anthology that mixes the culinary world with graphic storytelling. The compilation will collect fifty short comic book stories centered on food and include a section full of actual recipes submitted by the creators, explaining why each recipe is special to them. (Read More)
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A '90s-inspired action RPG made by one person has been funded on Kickstarter in less than 7 hours
October 8th
Maple Forest is the newest addition to the trend of games that let you play as a heroic fox, and while it's not released yet it's had a very positive reception already. After being shared to Kickstarter on September 30, Maple Forest reached its funding goal of $36,000 in seven hours and has continued to raise an additional $26,000 in the meantime. I can see why: The game looks utterly adorable and everyone loves a fox protagonist after the success of Tunic. Plus, with a plushie of the cutesy protagonist up for grabs, no one in their right mind would miss out on that opportunity. (Read More)
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MILK CARTON DICE Kickstarter Preview: The Most Adorable Set Of Dice You'll Ever See — GameTyrant
October 8th
1985 Games is your ultimate destination for everything tabletop RPG. Whether you're a self-proclaimed dice goblin always on the hunt for new shiny click-clacks, or you're looking to enhance your tabletop gaming setup with unique accessories, 1985 Games has you covered. Their latest Kickstarter campaign is tailor-made for all the dice lovers out there, and it's packed with charm. Introducing the Milk Carton Dice—an irresistible set of kawaii-themed dice featuring adorable fruit-inspired cats! The Kickstarter is live now, and I’ve got a sneak peek just for you. (Read More)
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This Foldable Keyboard Is Actually A Mini PC Rocking A Zen 4 Ryzen CPU
October 7th
Ever since William Gibson's Neuromancer, thousands or even millions of nerds worldwide have fantasized about the idea of the 'deck', or 'cyberdeck' as it has been known in later cyberpunk fiction. The idea is that of a portable computer, but not like a laptop—more akin to something like a condensed Commodore 64, with no integrated display. In real life, these machines are usually intended to be used with a head-mounted display. (Read More)
Sensor-packing, app-aided coffee mug turns traveling users into baristas
October 7th
For many coffee aficionados, traveling means having to go without their daily cup of artisanal pour-over java. The iKoffy GoBrew coffee maker is out to change that, as it's designed to let users be their own barista while on the road. (Read More)
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Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: THE NONBINARIAN BOOK STORE, YOUNG MEN IN LOVE: NEW ROMANCE, MAN CHILD, and three more projects you’ll love!
October 7th
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us for a look into a first of its kind bookstore, a queer anthology spanning genres, and a new take on fairy tales in a sci-fi setting! (Read More)
Altered Alma takes inspiration from Mass Effect to distinguish itself from other metroidvania games
October 7th
After taking Kickstarter by storm and reaching over 400% the number they had in mind, 2Awesome Studio went to Barcelona IndieDevDay and talked to Gamereactor. This promising metroidvania is set in a cyberpunk version of Barcelona and has a cool teleportation dynamic, but perhaps its biggest draw is its narrative. (Read More)
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Wrath of the Sea Lich: Gygax goes Shadowdark
October 7th
If that’s not enough to get your interest, then how about a collab between Matt Everhart and Gaxx Worx boss Luke Gygax. Wrath of the Sea Lich asked for $5,000 to fund, and there’s currently more than $30,000 pledge with two weeks still left on Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Treasure, Tears, and More - by Alexander Macris
October 7th
I am delighted to announce the Kickstarter campaign for the ACKS II Treasure Tome, the fourth book in the ACKS II rulebook trilogy. The ACKS II Treasure Tome has over ONE THOUSAND magic items for use in your D20 fantasy campaigns and a gorgeous cover by the modern-day Frazetta, Michael Syrigos. (You can see the fantastic cover Michael drew for us below. I’m not saying that’s Orm from AX3, but it’s probably someone in Orm’s family.) (Read More)