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

Project: Prosperitea: A Game of Artisanal Tea Blending

Designer: Al Gonzalez III (Cantankerous Cats)

Artists: Al Gonzalez III (Atelier: The Painter’s Studio, Cantankerous Cats, Thug Life the Game), 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: “In Prosperitea, 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.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $43

All-In (w/shipping): $294, includes vanity rewards

Campaign Ends: 4/11

Game Ships: Mar. 2022

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 267% with 25 days to go.