by Johnny
Some exciting and beautiful projects this week on Kickstarter. We're covering high-fantasy, coming-of-age mythos, and a twist on the tales of King Arthur for our comics. For our tabletop (board game) list, we are leaning towards miniature gamers, but include expansions to The Resistance, as shown on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop, as well as an indie board game about tavern brawls.
Comics high-fantasy, gangs in King Arthur's court and more
Amya - Volume One
Digital Pledge - 10 CAD, Physical Pledge - 30 CAD
Amya is a high-fantasy graphic novel telling the story of Faye, a mute spell-touched. Faye lived a sheltered life until a fateful encounter with a young man sends her and other companions on a grand adventure, where her humanity comes into question. This project bundles Chapters 1 - 4 of http://www.amyachronicles.com/.
Digital Pledge - 10 CAD, Physical Pledge - 30 CAD
Amya is a high-fantasy graphic novel telling the story of Faye, a mute spell-touched. Faye lived a sheltered life until a fateful encounter with a young man sends her and other companions on a grand adventure, where her humanity comes into question. This project bundles Chapters 1 - 4 of http://www.amyachronicles.com/.
Chess - Volume Two
Digital Pledge - $15, Physical Pledge - $20
"A young girl gets transported to a world filled with magic and conflict after receiving a mystical tome. How will she ever get home?" This story comes to you from an imaginative mind of a seven year old! Her story is brought to life by her mom and artist, Jessica Boston Fuller.
Digital Pledge - $15, Physical Pledge - $20
"A young girl gets transported to a world filled with magic and conflict after receiving a mystical tome. How will she ever get home?" This story comes to you from an imaginative mind of a seven year old! Her story is brought to life by her mom and artist, Jessica Boston Fuller.
Gangs of Camelot
Digital Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $20
The knights of Camelot were supposedly not knighted, but made. When Excalibur is not pulled from the fabled stone, Merlin has to take drastic measures to re-set the threads of fate. The result of 1926-inspired mobsters sitting as allies around the round table is well... unexpected. The Kickstarter page includes a 5-page preview.
Digital Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $20
The knights of Camelot were supposedly not knighted, but made. When Excalibur is not pulled from the fabled stone, Merlin has to take drastic measures to re-set the threads of fate. The result of 1926-inspired mobsters sitting as allies around the round table is well... unexpected. The Kickstarter page includes a 5-page preview.
MonsterWood - The Graphic Novel
Digital Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $30
As best described from the Kickstarter page itself: "Monsterwood falls squarely in the coming-of-age mythos, but contains significant twists, outlandish creatures, strong female characters, plenty of sinister villains, and tons of action and adventure." This project includes a resin bust of a Zumari foot soldier from the graphic novel as one of the higher pledges (and it looks pretty amazing).
Digital Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $30
As best described from the Kickstarter page itself: "Monsterwood falls squarely in the coming-of-age mythos, but contains significant twists, outlandish creatures, strong female characters, plenty of sinister villains, and tons of action and adventure." This project includes a resin bust of a Zumari foot soldier from the graphic novel as one of the higher pledges (and it looks pretty amazing).
Tabletop miniature glee, spy twists and tavern brawls
Mantis Creations - Model Storage
Wargamers, miniature board game owners, or fans of miniatures looking for a nice, comfy way to store their models have another option to consider: Mantis Creations is kickstarting their line of model storage cases which covers a wide range of model sizes. A number of different tray options are offered to help you cover your entire army of miniatures.
Wargamers, miniature board game owners, or fans of miniatures looking for a nice, comfy way to store their models have another option to consider: Mantis Creations is kickstarting their line of model storage cases which covers a wide range of model sizes. A number of different tray options are offered to help you cover your entire army of miniatures.
Worldsmith Industries - Resin Terrain
3D terrain for board games is another step into immersing yourself into the wonderful world of tabletop. This kickstarter is for 28mm - 32mm sized games and pieces look amazing, especially the painted crystal set shown on the Kickstarter page. Even if you aren't into miniatures or wargames, you may find the "scatter" sets with crates and barrels, or the wall sets to match another board game you own. Always worth taking a look!
3D terrain for board games is another step into immersing yourself into the wonderful world of tabletop. This kickstarter is for 28mm - 32mm sized games and pieces look amazing, especially the painted crystal set shown on the Kickstarter page. Even if you aren't into miniatures or wargames, you may find the "scatter" sets with crates and barrels, or the wall sets to match another board game you own. Always worth taking a look!
The Resistance - Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent expansions
Physical Pledge - $20
5 - 10 players, 30 minute play time
If you're not familiar with The Resistance then go to the project page and watch the Tabletop episode linked there. Now that you're back, there are two expansions for the game on the table which provide more modules, or changes to the rules, which allow for more variations on game play. Ultimately, you have more ways to betray, backstab, route out or ally with your friends.
Physical Pledge - $20
5 - 10 players, 30 minute play time
If you're not familiar with The Resistance then go to the project page and watch the Tabletop episode linked there. Now that you're back, there are two expansions for the game on the table which provide more modules, or changes to the rules, which allow for more variations on game play. Ultimately, you have more ways to betray, backstab, route out or ally with your friends.
Tavern Brawl
Print and Play Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $20
2 players, 20 minute play time
Build your own tavern, choose your characters and brawl! In Tavern Brawl, you choose your 5 units (character classes) and place them on your side of the board. Each class has it's own health, movement and attacks. The monk has an ally damage boost, while the wizard can damage your own units! On each turn, you can only activate 3 units which adds strategy to an otherwise all-out brawl. There is a preview video on the Kickstarter page with an example 1 player game to learn more.
Print and Play Pledge - $10, Physical Pledge - $20
2 players, 20 minute play time
Build your own tavern, choose your characters and brawl! In Tavern Brawl, you choose your 5 units (character classes) and place them on your side of the board. Each class has it's own health, movement and attacks. The monk has an ally damage boost, while the wizard can damage your own units! On each turn, you can only activate 3 units which adds strategy to an otherwise all-out brawl. There is a preview video on the Kickstarter page with an example 1 player game to learn more.