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

Project: Journey to Ecrya

Designer: Jessica Schüßler

Artists: Kira Bodrova, Jessica Schüßler

Publisher: Shakos (Battle Line: Medieval, Napoléon 1806, Napoléon 1807)

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

Player Count: 2-4

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-heavy

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “You choose one of eight playable Heroes to embark on your journey towards the ancient city of Ecrya. During your travels on the Cursed Mountain you 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 or test your endurance during Events. Be the first Hero to reach the forgotten city, defeat the menacing boss that lurks there, and win the game. The game is turn based and each player takes on the role of the Game Master, as well as the role of the Active Player, respectively. During your turn you draw treasure cards, equip yourself with items, use trinkets or provisions and prepare for a new day of adventure. After that you enter the Travel Phase in which you will face a random encounter, drawn by the current Game Master. Here you can meet creatures to fight, locations to explore, or trigger special global Events. Your choices and die rolls determine the outcome of each encounter and they may be different each time. Resolving encounter cards will allow you to advance on the board. During fights you may play combat spells or use your unique Hero element abilities.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $47

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

Campaign Ends: 6/7

Game Ships: June 2022

Funding Status: Currently at 36% with 30 days to go.

Project: The War: The Pacific 1941-1945

Designer: Ernie Copley (The War: Europe 1939-1945)

Artist: Mark Mahaffey (Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan; Virgin Queen; Warriors of God: The Wars of England and France, 1135-1453)

Publisher: Compass Games (Crusade and Revolition: The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939; Enemy Action: Ardennes; The Russian Campaign)

Genre/Mechanisms: dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid, nautical, ratio/combat results table, scenario/mission/campaign game, simulation, wargame, world war ii, zone of control

Player Count: 1-2

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: heavy

Risk: medium-low

Summary: “The War: The Pacific, 1941-1945 (“TWP”) simulates the military, naval, economic, diplomatic and political aspects of World War II in the Asia and the Pacific theatres. It may be played on its own or may be combined with The War: Europe 1939-1945 (“TWE”) to recreate the entire Second World War. In conjunction with The War’s Expansion Kit, gamers can now enjoy the complete TW franchise. The game includes TW: Global rules linking the Asia/Pacific and European theaters.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $140

All-In (w/shipping): $270, also includes a copy of The War: Europe 1939-1945

Campaign Ends: 5/21

Game Ships: July 2021

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 799% with 13 days to go.