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

Project: Rule the Waves

Designer: Matthew Haywood

Artist: Matthew Haywood

Publisher: Matthew Haywood

Genre/Mechanisms: action/event, adventure, campaign/battle card driven, card play conflict resolution, cooperative game, dice, dice rolling, nautical, pirates, scenario/mission/campaign game, solo/solitaire game, wargame

Player Count: 1-2

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A 1-2 player co-operative game where you take command of the British Empire’s Royal Navy in the 17th and 18th century. Enemies such as Dutch, French and Spanish ships will stand in your way, alongside the most famous pirates ever to sail the seas. The aim is simple– destroy all of those in the way and make it back still afloat. Management of HP and ammunition will be key towards the decisions needed to be made on the way. There are 5 journeys in total in the single player (3 in the two player), and your level of success will depend on the amount of foes you defeat whilst completing those journeys.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $29

All-In (w/shipping): $48

Campaign Ends: 8/17

Game Ships: Dec. 2021

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 382% with 21 days to go.