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

Project: Space Race: Rally for Resources

Designers: Andrew Watston, Charlie Watson

Artist: Andrew Watston

Publisher: Black Labrador Games (Loyalty or Liberty?)

Genre/Mechanisms: card game, take that

Player Count: 2-4

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A space conglomerate-corporation is building a new Dyson sphere in an uncharted galaxy. They’re looking for a “go-to” crew of mercenaries and pioneers and have issued a galaxy-wide challenge: ‘Bring us what we need in a timely manner and we’ll bring you on board, handsome salaries and benefit packages included.’ Build a crew, mod your ship, and race against the other competing crews to mine resources and battle your way to victory. This is an uncharted galaxy, so anything goes.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $49

All-In (w/shipping): $120

Campaign Ends: 10/3

Game Ships: Nov. 2022

Funding Status: Currently at 13% with 41 days to go.