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

Project: Alternate Souls Arena Card Game

Designer: Eiji Shishido

Artists: not credited

Publishers: Japanime Games (Heart of Crown, Krosmaster: Arena, Tanto Cuore), Will Studio

Genre/Mechanisms: 2 players, card game, deck construction, grid movement, variable player powers

Player Count: 2

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “Combines the elements of a trading card game with a board game, incorporating the art and fan favorite characters of Force of Will alongside new skills and strategies.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $69

All-In (w/shipping): $317, includes extras & playmat

Campaign Ends: 8/20

Game Ships: Nov. 2020

Funding Status: Currently at 71%, with 28 days to go.

Project: Get Stuffed!

Designer: Steve Clemens

Artist: Matt Chapman

Publisher: Clemanor Games

Genre/Mechanisms: card game, hot potato, party game, player elimination, race, set collection, take that, trading

Player Count: 2-6

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A Christmas-themed card game where, as one of Santa’s elves, your aim is to fill your stocking with the items on your stocking list before everyone else.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $33

All-In (w/shipping): $33, same as above

Campaign Ends: 8/31

Game Ships: Nov. 2020

Funding Status: Currently at 49%, with 27 days to go.

Project: Kaos

Designers: Francisco José Franco González, Manasés Romano Rodríguez

Artists: Fran Fdez (Deadly Premonition: The Board Game, Medieval Realms), Philipp Ach (Medieval Realms)

Publishers: Francisco José Franco González, Manasés Romano Rodríguez

Genre/Mechanisms: 2 players, action/event, card game

Player Count: 2

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A battle game where two sides of twenty fighters will have to defeat each other in order for the wish of their God Etharyl to be fulfilled.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $46 (early bird)

All-In (w/shipping): $54

Campaign Ends: 8/31

Game Ships: Jan. 2021

Funding Status: Currently at 6%, with 27 days to go.

Project: Samurai Brothers Ninja Battle Game

Designers: Kerry King, Craig Morris

Artist: Dave Quindoy

Publisher: Moon Rock Games

Genre/Mechanisms: campaign/battle card driven, fighting, hand management

Player Count: 2-4

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “Fill your dojo with baby, elite and legendary ninja who will both attack and steal from your opponent as well as defend your temple; featuring hand & tableau management, set collection, and two ways to win.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $44

All-In (w/shipping): $211, includes extras & vanity rewards

Campaign Ends: 8/31

Game Ships: June 2021

Funding Status: Currently at 7%, with 28 days to go.