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:

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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 Barbados/Canada/Niue/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 can’t find my glasses!

Indeed, this fine piece of code runs purely on this growing new thing called LSD, so anything can happen. Leave a comment and I’ll see what I can do.

Ending soon (7)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags BGG
Votes for Women - Second Printing The second printing of the award-winning board game on the women’s suffrage movement and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. 1800 $162,142.00 (3243%) in 35 days 2024-01-26 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 🎉💰🌳 BGG
Omertà: The Five Families Fight for control and dominion over the gritty underworld of 20th-century New York City 531 $45,542.00 (455%) in 12 days 2024-01-27 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-180 min. 🎉💰🌳 BGG
#DrawnTogetherGame - get it cheaper and earlier! The first competitive strategic game about aesthetics. Take turns to colour in, ruining your opponent’s picture and improving your own. 285 £1,162.00 (116200%) in 56 days 2024-01-26 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 15-25 min. 🎉💰🌳 BGG
Welcome to Catsville Design ideal living place for cats. Plant Furrests, Meowtains, ride Felinia Express in this roll and write print and play board game. 263 €2,225.00 (2225%) in 12 days 2024-01-23 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑99 players 👶 8+ ⏱️ 20-30 min. 💰 BGG
A&A Blitzkrieg '40 - The Battle for France A two-player, turn-based division-level contest of the May, 1940 campaign. Uses miniatures and/or counters and a huge, beautiful map! 209 $21,953.00 (116%) in 59 days 2024-01-22 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 300-1200 min. 💰🌳 BGG
[Arctic Ignited Conquer the Frozen Frontier](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/entrenched/arctic-ignited-conquer-the-frozen-frontier) Immerse into the Arctics. This Dieselpunk strategy card game-in physical and PnP formats-offers a unique frozen battleground experience 131 €2,800.00 (5385%) in 12 days 2024-01-25 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30 min. 💰
Topping Be strategic to become the best pizza shop owner! A mid-weight game for families and board game enthusiasts alike. ゲーマーも初心者も納得の中量級戦略ゲーム 80 ¥687,235 (137%) in 17 days 2024-01-25 💸 Kickstarter 👥 3‑5 players 👶 8+ ⏱️ 45-75 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG

New this week (19)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags BGG
Conan by Monolith: Red Nails Expansion and Versus Mode Dive back into Conan’s adventures with the return of the Deluxe King Pledge, a big Red Nails expansion and an all-new Versus mode! 4272 €561,500.00 (281%) in 5 days 2024-01-30 💸 Kickstarter 👥 3‑10 players 👶 8+ ⏱️ 60 min. 🎉💰🔥🌳 BGG
Kabuto Sumo Sakura Slam The Epic Stand Alone Sequel to Kabuto Sumo Plus the Swarm Expansion! 3002 $291,443.00 (1457%) in 5 days 2024-02-02 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 6+ ⏱️ 20-35 min. 🎉💰🔥🌳 BGG
Spire’s End: Rangitaki A Solo Choose-Your-Path Card Game 2546 $130,943.00 (655%) in 5 days 2024-02-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1 player 👶 16+ ⏱️ 30-90 min. 💰🔥 BGG
Among Cultists 🕵🏻 A Murder Mystery Thriller Board Game Become Detectives, Find the Killers among you - but don’t trust anyone! Among Cultists is back with a Reprint & new Deluxe Expansion. 1791 €96,521.00 (4826%) in 5 days 2024-02-16 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳
Metrorunner Hack into a gritty cyberpunk city filled with challenging puzzles and underworld contracts in this strategy board game for 1-5 players. 906 $49,215.00 (164%) in 5 days 2024-02-07 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑5 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-90 min. 💰🌳 BGG
Fate: Defenders of Grimheim A cooperative adventure board game set in Norse mythology 871 €77,502.00 (775%) in 5 days 2024-02-02 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-180 min. 💰🌱 BGG
D-Day Dice: To DO or DIE A book focusing on the history, rules & background of the multi-award winning solo/coop dice game by Emmanuel Aquin: D-Day Dice. 492 £40,291.00 (806%) in 5 days 2024-02-08 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🌳
Jewels for the Emperor Penguin Join your Penguin Guild to scale icy cliffs and satisfy the Emperor’s love of all things shiny! 288 $19,027.00 (190%) in 6 days 2024-02-10 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 9+ ⏱️ 30-45 min. 💰🌳 BGG
Blood Throne: The Tower of Sacrifice Enter a dark fantasy world on the brink of damnation. A cooperative board game of intense tactical RPG adventure for 1-7 players. 276 $67,290.00 (135%) in 3 days 2024-02-15 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑7 players 👶 12+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. 🎉💰🌱 BGG
Essence of Eternity A card game for 2-6 players. Battle monsters, collect runes, outwit your opponents, and race to unlock the secret to eternal life. 161 $6,376.00 (159%) in 4 days 2024-02-07 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑6 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 30-120 min. 💰 BGG
Dungeon Twist A Strategy Dungeon Crawler with endless possibilities. Twist the Dungeon! Rob your Opponents! Run with the Loot! 159 €5,035.00 (84%) in 4 days 2024-02-17 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑5 players 👶 7+ ⏱️ 30-60 min. 🌱 BGG
The Acts: Letters from Rome - Christian strategy board game Expansion for The Acts improves on the top rated Christian board game with new mechanics and strategies. 154 $7,237.00 (241%) in 5 days 2024-02-16 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 75-90 min. 💰🌳 BGG
WWII Campaigns Originally published by GDW, take command in 1940, 1941, and 1942 with modern components and all in one box! 139 $11,846.00 (474%) in 3 days 2024-01-31 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 60-120 min. 💰🌳 BGG
DARK BLACK - Dai Tō-A Sensō Expansions for Black and Orange Swan 129 €7,988.00 (200%) in 5 days 2024-02-08 💸 Kickstarter 👥 1‑5 players 👶 14+ ⏱️ 90 min. 💰🌳 BGG
DVG - Vikings! The Solitaire Game of Viking Raiders! 113 $10,532.00 (105%) in 5 days 2024-02-08 💸 Kickstarter 💰🌳
Zero Day War Card-based Computer Hacking Game in the Space-Faring Future 97 $6,917.00 (69%) in 6 days 2024-02-11 💸 Kickstarter 👥 2‑4 players 👶 10+ ⏱️ 30-60 min. 🎉🌳 BGG
Cavern: The Roll and Write Adventure A simplified dungeon crawler with multiple maps - Collect treasure, magical items, combat bosses, dodge traps, and try to survive. 70 CA$698.00 (1396%) in 3 days 2024-02-15 💸 Kickstarter 💰
Tabula Vox Real-time Soundtracks Dynamic streaming soundtracks for your game or campaign session. No more fiddling with playlists, awkward transitions, or complicated soundboards. Choose a theme, choose a mood, and play. 51 $1,661.00 (24%) in 6 days 2024-02-18 💸 Backerkit
GROS: Bleeding in the New Year A vampire-themed expansion to the famous B-Movie Card Game, Grave Robbers From Outer Space! 37 $2,214.00 (53%) in 2 days 2024-02-19 💸 Kickstarter

Notable filtered projects (1)

Name Description Backers Pledged Ends Information Tags
Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide 5E Go beyond the basics! Use new Game Master tools to customize your TOV campaign for advanced combat, social, and exploration encounters. 3606 $295,964.00 (592%) in 5 days 2024-02-17 💸 Kickstarter 🎉💰🔥🌳