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

Project: Ambush Epic

Designer: Gerard Fernandez, Eduardo Ors

Artists: Jet Alcaraz, Sebastian Luca, Litos Lopez, Albert Tworents

Publisher: DarkDoors Entertainment

Genre/Mechanisms: adventure, alliances, deck construction, dice rolling, exploration, negotiation, push your luck, role playing, roles with asymmetric information, variable player powers

Player Count: 1-4

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A semi-cooperative dungeon-crawler. Lead your hero to the creepy and darkest nook of the dungeon.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $67

All-In (w/shipping): $89

Campaign Ends: 10/29

Game Ships: Oct. 2021

Funding Status: Currently at 53% with 19 days to go.

Project: Journey to Ecrya

Designer: Jessica Schüßler

Artists: Kira Bodrova, Jessica Schüßler

Publisher: Ecrya Games

Genre/Mechanisms: action/event, card game, dice rolling, race, role playing

Player Count: 2-4

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: A fantasy-themed card game where players choose one of eight playable heroes on their journey towards the ruin city of Ecrya. “Encounter dangerous beasts and some of societies most vicious rejects. Equip your hero with weapons, armor, and other items to survive. Weave powerful spells and use provisions to brave the wilds and their dangers. Be the first player to reach the forgotten city, defeat the menacing final boss that lurks there, and win the game.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $29

All-In (w/shipping): $94

Campaign Ends: 11/10

Game Ships: June 2021

Funding Status: Currently at 13% with 31 days to go.

Project: Prosperitea

Designer: Al Gonzalez III (Cantankerous Cats)

Artists: Al Gonzalez III (Atelier: The Painter’s Studio, Cantankerous Cats), Jose Pimienta (Cantankerous Cats)

Publisher: Mentha Designs (Cantankerous Cats)

Genre/Mechanisms: card game, economic, set collection, trading

Player Count: 3-6

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “You are the proprietor of a small artisanal tea shop in a local neighborhood. Like all artisans, you pride yourself on your craftsmanship and strive to be the most prestigious shop in town. You will source ingredients, then blend them into a wide variety of teas to satisfy the demand of local market. Sell your teas for instant profits to secure more ingredients or display them in your shop window for prestige. The shop with the most Prestige at the end of the game is the winner.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $34

All-In (w/shipping): $84, includes vanity rewards

Campaign Ends: 11/2

Game Ships: Oct. 2021

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 188% with 19 days to go.