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

Project: Yokai Quest Strikes Back

Designer: Ramón Pérez

Artist: Vicent Gisbert Cardona (Yōkai Quest)

Publisher: Zenit Miniatures (Yōkai Quest)

Genre/Mechanisms: adventure, campaign/battle card driven, cooperative game, dice rolling, end game bonuses, fantasy, miniatures, pattern movement, solo/solitaire game, storytelling, travel, variable player powers

Player Count: 1-4

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “Yokai Quest is a game where players lead a group of heroes who must face a multitude of enemies and dangers. The main enemies of the heroes are the Yokai, mythological creatures from Japanese folklore. Each Yokai has its own distinctive traits and abilities, from the evil Oni, to the funny Tengu, to the prankster Tanuki. But they are not the only enemies the heroes must face, the world of Yokai hides a multitude of hidden dangers. Throughout the campaign, the players will follow the plot of a story that will take them through different scenarios, where they will have to face all kinds of challenges. After each scenario, win or lose, the plot will continue until the story is complete.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $196

All-In (w/shipping): $196, same as above

Campaign Ends: 8/26

Game Ships: May 2022

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 285% with 10 days to go.