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

Project: Flank!

Designer: Andrew Dobson

Artist: Andrew Dobson

Publisher: Andrew Dobson

Genre/Mechanisms: 2 player only games, abstract strategy, closed drafting, dice rolling, hexagon grid, medieval, push your luck

Player Count: 2

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “The small border town of Fairfield is flanked on both sides by armies both claiming the town’s riches. Upgrade your warriors with Honors, flank your enemies and shout War Cries as you charge into battle. On your turn you draw War Cry cards, select an Honor tile to upgrade one of your warriors, move your pieces into flanking positions and then fight your foes. Fighting involves playing War Cry cards to turn the tides of battle and rolling dice based on the abilities of your pieces and those which are flanking your enemies. Without a leader an army will fall and by defeating your opponents Champion you win the game.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $71

All-In (w/shipping): $91

Campaign Ends: 3/14

Game Ships: June 2023

Funding Status: Currently at 20% with 19 days to go.