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

Project: Chesney

Designer: Manuel Cheng

Artist: Manuel Cheng

Publisher: YMC Studio

Genre/Mechanisms: bluffing, card game, deduction, dice rolling, fantasy, hand management, hidden movement, hidden roles, medieval, negotiation, spies / secret agents, take that, track movement, tug of war, variable player powers

Player Count: 5-10

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “A game perfect for players who love social deduction and strategy and enjoy a bit of chaos thrown into the mix. With its dual factions system and various characters and hand cards, all games are unique. Players use their cunning and strategy each round to outmaneuver their opponents and emerge victorious. The forest kingdom Catrolia is going through a chaotic era, and the king encounters an assassination without having yet to name an heir to the throne. The 4 major factions in the territory set off a power struggle, but due to the control of the Central Army and the fear of being jointly attacked, none of them hastily raised troops. So the parties evolved into intelligence wars, secret battles, and win-over forces, trying to expand their influence. As a native, put yourself in this faction wrestling in the forest kingdom of Catrolia. Fight hard for your honor and help the faction that matches your ideals to resolve kingdom disputes.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $53

All-In (w/shipping): $95

Campaign Ends: 1/24

Game Ships: July 2023

Funding Status: Currently at 75% with 18 days to go.