Weekly Kickstarter Round Up: 17th February 2021

What with Zine Quest continuing, and a number of big tabletop Kickstarter announcements too, this week is packed full of great Kickstarter Projects, making it tricky to decide which to include. Make sure to check out what's been going on, however for now, here's just a few...

Wilderness Books of Modular Maps

Normally we end with accessories, so to change things up, we'll begin with them. These are battle map book from Loke Battle mats, which we've been previously complimentary of - in fact, we mentioned them in our Top 5 Accessories Video. These are wipe clean maps that lay flat, making them perfect for any tabletop encounter. The set on kickstarter are hardback books, with modular designs with a wilderness theme - hills and grass, snow and frozen tundra, sea and snow coastline, etc. 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? £31 for physical versions

When does it end?  Monday, March 1st 2021 

Where is it? Explore new worlds without leaving your home

 

Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns

An expansion to Paladins of the West Kingdom - you'll need to rally support from your nearby allies in response to an attack on the border. You'll need enough to defend the great city, and you can only get it through careful negotiation and diplomacy. The Kickstarter also includes the option for a deluxe collectors box to fit in all the components, which also includes the Vassals Mini-Expansion. 

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? NZ$38 (About £20)

When does it end?  Friday, March 5th 2021

Where is it? Protect your Kingdom with City of Crowns

Beasts of Balance: Rebirth

Beasts of Balance is a interactive stacking game, connected to smart devices, and allowing you to learn about those new creatures from your stacking excellency. Rebirth sees new creatures being added - now there's a Pheonix, T-Rex, Plesiosaur and more! This Kickstarter lets you pick up just the expansion packs, or you can include within it the original base pack.

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? $65 ( about £47), for the Rebirth bundle

When does it end? Tuesday, March 16th 2021

Where is it? Stack your epic creatures over on Kickstarter

Bloodstone

Trapped in eternal combat, forced to fight to the death upon the wines of a cruel tyrant, corrupted y the bloodstone, this is a PvP/PvE style tabletop roleplaying game, using custom dice mechanics to determine characters attacks, movements, damage and more. This will be a Kickstarter only campaign, so if you like the look fo it, don't delay!

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? $125 (about £90)

When does it end? Saturday, March 13th 2021

Where is it? Fight for your survival

I'm Sure You're All Wondering Why I've Gathered You Here...

A roleplaying game of means, motive, and opportunity... You've been gathered in a beautiful mansion on a private island (where sits a small fortune) following a bereavement, but in order to have your entitlement, you must be the sole surviving guest at dawn. You'll use a standard deck of cards to build the mansion, other guests, and find out about yourself too. 

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? $10 (about £8) for a physical copy

When does it end?  Friday, March 12th 2021

Where is it? Check out this cluedo-esque murder mystery

Ares Expedition – The Terraforming Mars Card Game

We all know and love Terraforming Mars, will now it comes as a new standalone card game, with faster gameplay and 200 illustrated cards. Within it is solo gameplay, and a two player cooperative mode, as a whole new way to play a game we love.

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? $39 (about £29)

When does it end? Friday, March 5th 2021

Where is it? Head on your newest expedition

The Door Locks Behind You, a Puzzling Dungeon Adventure Game 

If you played The Legend of Zelda, this is a TTRPG inspired by it, trying to recreate the gameplay in an old school context. This is done by using an item focussed system, where your ingenuity and resource management is key. You'll carry a limited number of items, which you'll mark usage off from after each use, and you may lose those items in battle for a number of reasons. You'll need to defeat the boss monster and collect the relic of power to be successful. 

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? $20 (about £15)

When does it end? Monday March 1st 2021

Where is it? Make your escape

Tooth and Claw

A zoologists field guide to fantasy monsters is an in-depth field guide reimagining real-world zoological concepts into fantasy creature, including in-universe field notes on behaviour, physiology, and ecology, as well as habitats, diets, and tips for adventurers. It's inspired by the Monster Hunter games, and has already reached stretch goals for additional pages. 

 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? £9 for a physical copy

When does it end?  Monday, March 1 2021

Where is it? Don't be eaten by a wyvern, back Tooth and Claw over on Kickstarter

The One Ring Roleplaying Game Second Edition

We had to include this one of course, this is the new edition of The One Ring, originally released in 2011 and based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkein. The new edition sees the game enter a new era, bringing players further into the Twilight of the Third Age. 

Is it funded? Yes

What’s the pledge to get a copy? SEK 498 (About £44) for a physical copy

When does it end?  Thursday, March 4th 2021

Where is it? The Long-Expected Party