What is this?
This is a weekly crowdfunding roundup of new projects launched last week and projects that end the coming week.
Updates
Expect new lists every Sunday between 00:00 and 23:59 CEST on the following platforms:
Mastodon: @danielpervan
Discord: https://discord.gg/T9MCxgHj
Reddit: /r/boardgames
Selection criteria
The criteria for the lists are as follows:
Ending soon
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Sorted by number of backers
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Kickstarter projects ending in the next 7 days, that have at least 100 backers (or marked as “Project we love” by Kickstarter), will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and passed the filters:
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No DnD books
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No zines
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No 3D printing
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No dice sets
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No magazines
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No shirts
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No playmats
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No furniture
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No events
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Gamefound projects ending in the next 7 days, that will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and passed the above filters.
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(beta) Backerkit Crowdfunding projects ending in the next 7 days, that will have reached more than estimated 95% of their goal by their deadline and have a matching BGG page.
Newly launched
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Sorted by number of backers
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Kickstarter projects launched in the last 7 days, that have had at least average 15 backers per day, have at least 100 backers or is marked as “Project we love” by Kickstarter and passed the filters (see above).
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Gamefound projects launched in the last 7 days and passed the filters (see above).
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(beta) Backerkit Crowdfunding projects launched in the last 7 days and have a matching BGG page.
Notable filtered projects
- Filtered projects from above lists that have more than 1000 backers.
Tags
🎉: Staff pick/featured
💰: Funded
🔥: More than average 200 backers/day
🌱: Creator’s first project
🌳: Creator’s >5th project
🔄: Money back guarantee (Read more)
FAQ
I live in Bahamas/Canada/Honduras/USA, why are you posting on a Saturday?!
Because I’m writing this from Europe in the future where it’s already Sunday. Timezones be crazy.
Why are there a bunch of non-board games in the board game list?
Because the Tabletop games category on Kickstarter includes anything remotely related to board games and sometimes things slip through my filters.
Why is this future award winning board game and literal saviour of humanity missing from your list?
Sometimes my filters get a bit overzealous and discard actually valid projects. If you feel something is missing for this reason, leave a comment and I’ll add it (maybe).
Can I donate all my money to you?
No
Can you help me promote my game?
Please no. I make lists. Nothing more.
Your list is full of errors and now my browser history is full of sexy stuff!
Indeed, this fine piece of code runs purely on faith, trust and pixie dust, so anything can happen. Leave a comment and I’ll see what I can do.
Ending soon (13)
| Name | Description | Backers | Pledged | Ends | Information | Tags | BGG |
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| Call of Duty: The Board Game | A competitive, action-packed shootout based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise. | 1358 | $194,929.00 (260%) in 19 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter 2 players age 17+ 45-90 min. | 💰 | BGG |
| FLIGHT PLAN - Own an Empire, Ground the Competition | The Ultimate Board Game for Travel Enthusiasts, Airline Aficionados, or Aspiring Moguls | 954 | $43,616.00 (727%) in 26 days | 2023-08-24 | Kickstarter 2‑6 players age 14+ 60-90 min. | 💰🌱 | BGG |
| Kaikoro Kingdoms | A new euro-style roll and write game where you’ll build your own kingdom, and defend it from fearsome Kaijus. | 627 | MX$87,641.80 (2191%) in 19 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter 1‑100 players age 10+ 20-60 min. | 💰🌳 | BGG |
| Netherus - Rats and Goblins for Fantasy Football | Revamp your Fantasy Football team with our exclusive Ratmen, Underworld & Goblins Teams! | 525 | €76,460.00 (3823%) in 5 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| No man’s planet Rising / ノーマンズプラネットライジング | 機械生命体が支配する惑星を舞台に、マシンを開発・改造・生産して領土を拡大していく重量級のボードゲーム「ノーマンズプラネット」の拡張セット制作プロジェクトです。 | 229 | ¥2,254,929 (225%) in 24 days | 2023-08-27 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰 | |
| REAPER CAT: The Card Game | A catty game of COLLECTING souls, ATTACKING friends and getting REVENGE! | 204 | $14,039.00 (140%) in 19 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| THAT’S NOT FUNNY : A Ridiculous Role Play Game | A card game that is potentially offensive and significantly hilarious, like “Cards Against Humanity” meets “Charades” | 185 | $7,797.00 (156%) in 26 days | 2023-08-26 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰🌱 | |
| Reign Absolute: Umbrous Edition | The compact streamlined version of the ultimate Rapid Strategic Fantasy. | 169 | $5,760.00 (384%) in 26 days | 2023-08-25 | Kickstarter 2 players | 💰 | BGG |
| Lucky Cat | Cute dice game! 1-7 players. Includes rogue-like Solo/Duel campaign! | 141 | $7,227.00 (241%) in 20 days | 2023-08-27 | Kickstarter 2‑4 players age 5+ 10-20 min. | 💰🌱 | BGG |
| Pentaquest ~ printed edition ~ | The printed version of your stress-free solo and multiplayer card game. | 139 | €551.00 (551%) in 18 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| Betwixt and Between: The Faery Queen’s Whim | The final expansion for Betwixt and Between and a last chance to get this unique adventure board game based upon European folklore! | 127 | €6,984.00 (698%) in 23 days | 2023-08-25 | Kickstarter 1‑4 players age 14+ 90-120 min. | 🎉💰🌳 | BGG |
| Loot&Roll | Roll and write game for brave adventurers seeking loot and fame in a form of print and play game. | 111 | €1,039.00 (1039%) in 13 days | 2023-08-21 | Kickstarter 1‑4 players age 8+ 15-30 min. | 💰 | BGG |
| Chronicles of Arcane TCG | A new trading card game set in a mystical world of arcane magic, printed by WJPC. | 109 | $27,008.00 (216%) in 30 days | ⚠️ 2023-08-20 | Kickstarter | 💰🌱 |
New this week (19)
| Name | Description | Backers | Pledged | Ends | Information | Tags | BGG |
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| Perch | Keep your feathered friends close and your enemies closer in Perch - a battle of the birds for 2-5 players! | 2234 | CA$119,018.29 (261%) in 5 days | 2023-09-06 | Kickstarter 2‑5 players age 14+ 30-60 min. | 🎉💰🔥🌳 | BGG |
| To the Moon: Bestest Memories | The official ‘To the Moon’ series card game! 2-5 players race to capture memories of a lifetime. | 1735 | CA$190,023.29 (380%) in 5 days | 2023-09-14 | Kickstarter 2‑5 players age 10+ 15-30 min. | 💰🔥🌱 | BGG |
| Spectral & a Trailblazers Expansion | Two puzzly games with strong player interaction by Ryan Courtney. | 1324 | $75,075.00 (501%) in 5 days | 2023-09-08 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰🔥 | |
| Marrakesh - Camels & Nomads | This Expansion for Marrakesh includes 6 new Modules and the Solo Mode! | 1162 | $133,809.00 (1338%) in 5 days | 2023-08-29 | Kickstarter 1‑4 players age 14+ 120 min. | 💰🔥🌳 | BGG |
| ⚔️ Midhalla ⚔️ 100% skill-based coop Dungeoncrawl Boardgame | Master combat without randomness & experience the extensive Viking lore behind Midhallas evolving campaign system. No luck, just skill! | 1112 | €106,866.00 (541%) in 6 days | 2023-09-13 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰🌱 | |
| JOYRIDE: Survival of the Fastest | Crash, blast, and race your way to victory around customisable tracks in the adrenaline-fueled frenzy of JOYRIDE! | 930 | £60,506.00 (303%) in 5 days | 2023-09-07 | Kickstarter 2‑4 players age 14+ 30-60 min. | 💰 | BGG |
| DOMINATE & DELEGATE 🦾 | A strategic Wargame with Resources & Base-building. A 60 hours 4X Campaign & an epic Skirmish Mode awaits. Inspired by C&C video games. | 670 | €46,231.00 (312%) in 5 days | 2023-09-14 | Kickstarter 2‑4 players age 14+ 60-90 min. | 🎉💰🌱 | BGG |
| Netherus - Rats and Goblins for Fantasy Football | Revamp your Fantasy Football team with our exclusive Ratmen, Underworld & Goblins Teams! | 525 | €76,460.00 (3823%) in 5 days | 2023-08-22 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| Soundtrack Trivia - A Party Game for Movie Lovers | Can you identify the movie by hearing a song clip from its soundtrack? A movie trivia game for all ages! | 519 | $31,119.00 (622%) in 5 days | 2023-09-16 | Kickstarter 1‑12 players age 8+ 45-120 min. | 🎉💰🌱 | BGG |
| Snow planner/スノープランナー | 雪山の旅館をあなた好みに経営しましょう 成長する従業員をダイスに見立てた 中～重量級ダイスプレイメント ボードゲーム / Be a great snow planner. Medium to heavy weight dice placement boardgame. | 333 | ¥3,758,623 (752%) in 7 days | 2023-09-07 | Kickstarter 2‑4 players age 12+ 40 min. | 🎉💰🌱 | BGG |
| DardaCats: A Fun Family Game for Managing Big Messy Feelings | Sing, act & tell stories to help DardaCat manage big feelings, and understand your child better along the way. | 242 | $17,812.00 (356%) in 5 days | 2023-09-15 | Kickstarter | 💰🌱 | |
| AcadeCon 2023. Dayton’s own 3-day Tabletop Convention | AcadeCon 11 | 168 | $11,495.00 (92%) in 5 days | 2023-09-21 | Kickstarter | 🌳 | |
| Skyjacks: Courier’s Call - Season 3 | The award-winning all-ages actual play Skyjacks: Courier’s Call is back for season 3! | 162 | $12,273.00 (102%) in 5 days | 2023-09-16 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| Paperback, le célèbre jeu de lettres, débarque en français ! | Paperback est un jeu de deckbuilding qui se joue de 2 à 5 joueurs dans lequel vous allez incarner des romanciers en quête de célébrité. | 147 | $7,578.00 (101%) in 5 days | 2023-09-05 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| Bilge: A Mapping Game of Fear and Flesh | A body horror tabletop mapping game for 1-4 players. Dig deep into the viscera of a space leviathan and battle disgusting horrors. | 146 | £3,139.00 (174%) in 7 days | 2023-09-12 | Kickstarter | 💰🌳 | |
| Divine Wrath - Solo & Cooperative Dice Rolling Board Game | A divine aura has engulfed the world, tainting the once wondrous beauties of its fragile being. A sequel to the Catharsis board game | 140 | $27,183.00 (109%) in 5 days | 2023-09-07 | Kickstarter 1‑5 players age 12+ 45-90 min. | 💰 | BGG |
| Fall of Tobruk | Fall of Tobruk is a recreation of the Axis attack on the heavily fortified Gazala-Bir-Hachiem line in May-June 1942. | 73 | $8,374.00 (335%) in 3 days | 2023-08-30 | Kickstarter 1‑2 players age 12+ 480-600 min. | 💰🌳 | BGG |
| THE VEIL: Resurrected (Seasons 1, 2, and 3 Reprint) | This dark fantasy deck building card game can be played solo, vs, teams, campaigns, and cooperatively in our dungeon crawl expansion. | 70 | $12,711.00 (254%) in 4 days | 2023-10-15 | Kickstarter | 💰 | |
| H.Y.S.T. - How You Steal Things - A Boardgame | Outwit Your Friends in a Race to Steal the Diamond and Become the Ultimate Thief | 33 | $3,331.00 (28%) in 1 days | 2023-09-19 | Kickstarter | 🌱 |
Notable filtered projects (3)
| Name | Description | Backers | Pledged | Ends | Information | Tags |
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| EAT THE REICH | The year is 1943. You are a team of crack vampire commandos with one mission: drink all of Hitler’s blood. | 3798 | £139,085.00 (695%) in 3 days | 2023-09-14 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰🔥🌳 |
| Ultimate Bestiary: Secrets of the Fey for 5th Edition! | Over 130 new fey creatures to add to your 5th Edition game! Intrigue and challenge your party at any level! | 1613 | $95,033.00 (950%) in 5 days | 2023-09-14 | Kickstarter | 🎉💰🔥🌳 |
| Perils & Princesses | A Gritty and Pretty Fairy Tale TTRPG. | 1444 | $49,233.00 (3517%) in 26 days | 2023-08-24 | Kickstarter | 💰🌱 |
Thankfully it seems like a relatively boring week, I can focus on playing instead of FOMO-ing.
