(or here’s a list of what launched yesterday that might deserve a closer look)

Project:  Chronicles of Marlis

Designer:  Ivan Mendez

Artists:  Torbjorn Kallstrom (The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game), Kattya Menendez, Waclaw Wysocki (Mistborn: House War)

Publisher:  Kursed Games

Genre/Mechanisms:  card game, command cards, deck building

Player Count:  2-4

Solo Mode:  no

Complexity:  medium-heavy

Risk:  HIGH

Summary:  “Utilizing a 40 card pre-built or constructed deck, unleash the fury of your favorite country over your enemy until you destroy his or her command center. You will achieve your objective with the help of powerful creatures, enigmas, relics, effects, and buildings. In addition, you will have the support of tribes inhabiting the world of Marlis, reinforcing your armies in order to achieve victory.”

Base Pledge (w/free shipping):  $79

All-In (w/free shipping):  $79, same as above

Campaign Ends:  5/17

Game Ships:  July 2021

Funding Status: Currently at 7%, with 27 days to go.

Project:  Stitchcraft

Designer:  Kevin A. Prothero (Sanctuary Saga)

Artist:  Kevin A. Prothero

Publisher:  Kevin A. Prothero

Genre/Mechanisms:  action/event, card game, card play conflict resolution, hand management, pattern building, set collection, single loser game, turn order: progressive

Player Count:  2

Solo Mode:  no

Complexity:  light

Risk:  HIGH

Summary:  “Players take the roles of magical merchants competing to sell enchanted rugs in the markets of Azetta, a city famous for hosting local trade-shows where rival spell-weavers advertise their wares in wizardly duels.  Be the first to build a showcase of 7 different colors or 4 of one color and customers will flock to your stall as you win the glory and the sales.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping):  $20

All-In (w/shipping):  $105, includes vanity reward

Campaign Ends:  5/19

Game Ships:  Aug. 2020

Funding Status: Currently at 7%, with 29 days to go.