Xenolanguage: A Game about First Contact

A project in Berkeley, CA by Thorny Games
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A soulful sci-fi game where you uncover an alien language through a custom channeling board.
Backers: 1353
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76

Funded: $102,409 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 28th -> Dec 8th (42 days)
Project By: Thorny Games
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Latest News

Games to Bind Us: An ode to many takes on first contact through play

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Xenolanguage: Why You HAVE to Play This Language Game

November 16th - via: cbr.com
The creators of Dialect, the TTRPG about collaborative language construction, have released a Kickstarter for their new game Xenolanguage: A Game About First Contact. The game was funded in the first 20 minutes, demonstrating its wide appeal and the general excitement over a game about language. The unique mechanics and full immersion of this storytelling game suggest it's a worthwhile purchase, but the focus on the theme of language itself makes it a must-have for TTRPG fans. (Read More)

Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup: Robots, Aliens, Wizards, and More!

November 12th - via: geekdad.com
Chip Theory Games is known for its chip-based games, which often feature high-quality poker-type chips in place of standees or miniatures. Burncycle is a cooperative game about robots battling their evil human overlords, and it’s a programming game with some interesting aspects. Wizards & Relics is a card game from a first-time Kickstarter creator about dueling wizards. (Read More)

Xenolanguage: Past, Present, and Future

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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