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Mike Mason boards the train: Horror on the Orient Express The Board Game
April 16th
With just three days to go in our Kickstarter, Call of Cthulhu creative director Mike Mason has boarded the train! Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game introduces a terrifying collection of new Mythos entities, and these monsters will all end up in future releases for the Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game. And to describe the indescribable, these otherworldly horrors will be prepared for Call of Cthulhu by none other than Mike Mason, the game's creative director! (Read More)
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Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game is heading our way
April 15th
Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game. Fans can pledge now on Kickstarter. (Read More)
Kickstarter Campaign for English Release of To the Sea, Seaside Beta, More Manga Reaches Goal
April 15th
Glacier Bay Books' Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund the English release of Aoi Mukoubi's To the Sea manga, ohuton's Seaside Beta manga, Byu Kijitori's One Hundred Views of Reality manga, and the second volume of Sayaka Mogi's Final Testament to the Moon manga reached its US$50,000 goal on Sunday. The campaign has raised US$50,512 from 386 backers as of press time. (Read More)
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Experience the World of Lex Arcana: Support the Kickstarter Now!
April 15th
Tabletop publisher Acheron Games last week launched a new Kickstarter for its long-standing series ‘Lex Arcana’ on behalf of Quality Games. A tabletop game with strong ties to Italian culture and a game that has been played worldwide by many over the last 30 years, Lex Arcana returns to the scene with three new volumes: ‘Roma’, ‘Rise of Atlantis’, and ‘The Fall’ and the goal for this Kickstarter has been surpassed hundreds of times over just like the publisher’s previous titles—with over 350 thousand Euros raised. (Read More)
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Eternal Void Kickstarter Campaign Launching April 20
April 15th
Indie development studio 0000-02 will launch on April 20th a Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of Eternal Void, an atmospheric sci-fi video game on Steam. (Read More)
MIGO Ascender stair climbing robot vacuum cleaner
April 15th
One major drawback for most robot vacuum cleaners is their inability to be able to climb stairs. That problem has now been solved with the MIGO Ascender. Imagine a world where your home is always pristine, from the ground floor to the top, without you having to lift a finger. (Read More)
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A New Witchy-Themed Board Gaming Cafe Is Coming To SoCal!
April 15th
In 2024, prepare for the enchanting arrival of Hexes & Brews, a witchy-themed board gaming cafe in SoCal, brewing excitement with its upcoming launch! Currently undergoing renovations, their Kickstarter campaign starts April 23rd, unveiling a treasure trove of merch and rewards including shirts, playmats, dice, and more. (Read More)
Atomic Owl - Official Reveal Trailer
April 15th
Dive into the vibrant pixel-art world of Atomic Owl in this trailer for the upcoming side-scrolling roguelike game coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. The trailer gives a peek at eight roguelike zones you'll explore, gameplay, 'Wing Remnants’ items you can equip to change the topography of combat, and more as you join Hidalgo, the Owl Shinobi, on an adventure through the world of Judanest. A Kickstarter campaign is available now for Atomic Owl. (Read More)
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GlassFrog Productions Embark on a Grand Journey into Imagination with Their Debut Kickstarter Campaign
April 15th
Phillip Berg (Director) and Oliver Askew (Producer), esteemed visionaries in the film and entertainment realm, united under the GlassFrog Productions banner to embark on a thrilling new venture — their inaugural Kickstarter campaign. This marks the dawn of an exhilarating chapter in their careers, as they endeavor to bring to life their first web series, “Vikings & Aliens: Fjord of Shadows.” begins. (Read More)
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Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game Launches on Kickstarter
April 15th
Cryptozoic Entertainment, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, has initiated a Kickstarter campaign for “Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game.” The campaign quickly achieved its funding goal within one hour of going live. (Read More)
'Tiny Epic Game of Thrones' Mixes Dice and Diplomacy Into a Fantastic Strategic Mix - Bell of Lost Souls
April 14th
We recently took a brief look at Tiny Epic Game of Thrones on our Kickstarter Roundup. But, I wanted to take a deeper dive into this upcoming title that is bringing in a lot of great reviews. It mixes dice rolling, drafting, worker placement, and diplomacy without feeling as needlessly complicated as the source material. (Read More)
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Indie TCG Series: DX MONSTERS – Coming Soon to Kickstarter
April 14th
Welcome back, Indie Games lovers! Today, we have an exciting game to review: DX Monster TCG. This thrilling trading card game is soon to hit Kickstarter, and you can follow its progress here. (Read More)
Baldur's Gate 3 studio was secretly one of the biggest Kickstarter backers for a modern Metroidvania classic
April 13th
Anyone who has played Blasphemous will confess that its twisting world, ungodly themes, and tense side-scrolling action are something special to behold. We can thank thousands of Kickstarter backers for funding developer The Game Kitchen through the game's production back in 2017, including, surprisingly, Larian Studios. (Read More)
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #252
April 13th
It’s been a busy week for TTRPG announcements too (yeah, I’ve succumb to the acronym TTRPG) with several potentially big names being announced as you can see in the summaries. (Read More)
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G-POWER Unveils the GT19 Ultra Power Pillar: The Next Evolution in Portable Charging Technology | FinancialContent Business Page
April 12th
In today's digital age, defined by wireless connectivity and the increasing reliance on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices, the need for reliable portable power has never been greater. In a recent exciting announcement, G-POWER revealed its latest innovation, which is set to revolutionize the power bank industry: the GT19 Ultra Power Pillar. Preparing for its crowdfunding debut on Kickstarter, the innovator pledges to offer cutting-edge charging innovations for technology aficionados globally. (Read More)
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Paycheck to Billionaire: A Board Game Revolutionizing Financial Literacy Through Play
April 12th
Aiming to bridge the gap between entertainment and education, Venture Catcher Studio has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for “Paycheck to Billionaire,” a board game designed to infuse the thrill of gameplay with the fundamentals of financial literacy. Set to go live in late April 2024, this innovative project aims to transform the way individuals of all ages understand and engage with personal finance, investment strategies, and economic principles. (Read More)
Build your own palm-sized robot dog with this Kickstarter-funded kit, on sale through April 16
April 12th
In recent years, robotics has made extraordinary progress, opening up new opportunities for industries and individuals to delve into novel possibilities and integrate automation into their operations. Designed as a versatile STEM kit, the Petoi Bittle: Palm-Sized Robot Dog offers plenty of options to get started in innovative learning while providing an adorable companion that won’t bite. An excellent project for educators, students, and engineers alike, it’s now $66 off through April 16 with code ENJOY20. (Read More)
Renowned Independent Music Tech Publisher Bjooks Announces THE MINIMOOG BOOK, Coming Soon to Kickstarter
April 11th
Kim Bjørn, founder of Danish independent book publisher Bjooks, has officially revealed that their latest project, THE MINIMOOG BOOK, will be launched later this month on Kickstarter. (Read More)
'The Laundry Files RPG' Launches on Kickstarter!
April 11th
There’s just something about investigating occult/magical occurrences that lends itself extremely well to tabletop roleplaying games. Perhaps that’s why Call of Cthulhu is consistently among the top ten RPGs, no matter where in the world you are. Playing an investigator from the real world, who’s suddenly plunged into a world beyond their comprehension is great. (Read More)
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Room One Cards Launches ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Playing Cards Kickstarter Campaign
April 11th
Room One Cards, a Hong Kong-based startup company, is teaming up with Legendary Pictures in the U.S. and Toho Co. in Japan to launch a Kickstarter campaign for playing cards inspired by Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. (Read More)
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Dynamite Originals, New Creator Imprint From Dynamite & Mirka Andolfo
April 11th
Dynamite is turning to Kickstarter to launch their latest imprint, Dynamite Originals with Mirka Andolfo and her Arancia Studios and more on Vampirella: Black, White & Blood, with Greta Xella, Steve Orlando, Alessandro Amoruso, Tim Seeley with Zulema Scotto Lavina, Stjepan Sejic, Jae Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner and more. (Read More)
OKD: World 1st Audio Cycling Glasses with Hall Switch
April 11th
Introducing the OKD Audio Cycling Glasses with Hall Switch, a groundbreaking innovation for cyclists seeking an elevated riding experience. Let’s delve into the cutting-edge features of these remarkable glasses: (Read More)
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The GLORB Shines Bright: Raises 3 Million on Kickstarter
April 11th
GLORB, a part of the Brewhouse Incubator, launched its Kickstarter campaign to a stellar start, securing over 2.2 million SEK within the first 24 hours. Now a week later, they have raised over 3 million SEK and with support from more than 1,800 backers. (Read More)
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Gardens of Ynn: Rust-bumblebees, bonsai turtles and other surreal dangers
April 11th
SoulMuppet Publishing dangerously states they’ve found most other zero-prep TTRPG adventures bland. They can do better, they imply, with the launch of the Gardens of Ynn Kickstarter, and thousands of gamers agree. (Read More)
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New Edition of The Laundry Roleplaying Game Passes 400% Funding on Kickstarter
April 11th
Cubicle 7 Games is in the midst of a successful Kickstarter to fund a second edition of The Laundry Roleplaying Game. Based on the Charlie Stross series of Lovecraftian novels and short stories, known as The Laundry Files, the RPG takes you into the shadowy world of covert operations against the Mythos. (Read More)
Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy RPG Funds in First Three Kickstarter Hours
April 11th
The character driven Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy easily passed its Kickstarter funding goal, for the Agency of Narrative Intrigue and Mystery, in the first three hours of the project. The game promises a new approach to mystery solving RPGs which is set in a modern, urban fantasy environment. You can reserve a copy of the rule book and initial three adventures in PDF for a $22.00 pledge through May 10th. The expected delivery is January 2025. (Read More)
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The Release of How to Make a Fantasy Sandbox and the Isle of Pyade
April 11th
With the successful conclusion and fulfillment of my Kickstarter, I am releasing How to Make a Fantasy Sandbox and The Isle of Pyade to the public on Friday, April 12th, during the livestream of the Random Party Generator at 8pm EDT. Special discount coupons will be available for those joining the live stream, along with a live drawing for at-cost print copies of both Blackmarsh and at-cost hardbacks of both books. The discount coupons will be active for one week after the show. (Read More)
Elder Mythos RPG: Why be a pathetic human being?
April 10th
Mana Project Studios, the people behind Cowboy Bebop the RPG, have a new tabletop game in which you’re not a pathetic human but a cosmic horror. (Read More)
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Rifle-inspired titanium multi-tool packs a pen, flashlight and pry bar
April 10th
Pens, flashlights and pry bars are all useful, and the BoltLite modular multi-tool packs all three into a waterproof titanium body. It can be carried as one solid unit or pulled into pieces as the situation dictates. (Read More)
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Sandara Tang on Flamecraft Board Game
April 10th
“I didn’t know anything about board games – other than things like Monopoly and Scrabble,” Tang admits of their experience before Cardboard Alchemy. “So when Manny [Vega, the game designer behind the likes of Flamecraft, also interviewed in Tabletop Gaming magazine] contacted me about making a board game, I was surprised and curious. I had done some card art for games like Lord of the Rings TCG, Game of Thrones TCG, and also for Sparkle*Kitty Nights, [Another Vega game], but those were individual pieces of art.” (Read More)
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The New Carvera Air May Finally Make CNC Milling Accessible
April 10th
CNC (computer numerical control) milling is much older than 3D printing, but has mostly remained out of reach of hobbyists while 3D printing has become very accessible. There are many reasons for that and most of them relate to the practical realities of subtractive manufacturing, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t any room for progress. (Read More)
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It's a World Record effort from Yolanda Brown
April 10th
MUSICIAN, BROADCASTER, composer and philanthropist, YolanDa Brown OBE DL, alongside music manager, creative entrepreneurAdetokunbo “T” Oyelola were honoured with a Guinness World Records title for the most money pledged worldwide for a Kickstarter restaurant project last month. (Read More)
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Is This Board Game Kickstarter Project Legit?
April 10th
There’s no doubt about it - Crowdfunding can be an exhilarating world to enter. There’s something visceral about the feeling of making a game happen; taking it from an imaginative idea to an actual item you can hold in your hand. The best projects take you on a journey, asking for card suggestions, art feedback, and social stretch goals that you can help them reach by sharing the news. I think, for many of us, it’s the closest we ever get to being a game designer and bringing our own cool creation to life. (Read More)