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Abstract time-travel for 1-4 players using a cyclical timeline making for a tight puzzle to complete

Rules (sans illustrations):
https://github.com/s3rvant/boardgames/blob/main/Just%20in%20Time/Rulebook%20v24.md

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Entire game is just these and 4 reference cards which double as ramps when flicking the frogs.

Rules: https://github.com/s3rvant/boardgames/blob/main/Leap%20Frog/Rules_v1.md

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Spar through deckbuilding to become the next Universal Classic Monster

Development thread with some initial pics:
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2659845/article/43125339#43125339

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A friend and I love in depth games but want to include our families, some younger and some not super drawn to scifi or fantasy.

Pandemic has been a great game for us but its nice to have some other options.

Are there any interesting RPG (DnD style) or stategy games that you would suggest?

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Any boardgame/card game designers here? I'm slowly working on a TCG and wondering about best methods of designing for balance.

Example: In a game like Hearthstone, is there a tried and true starting point for coming up with your base numbers? Like a spreadsheet where everything starts with a value of 1, but then any extra abilities or stats get a standard weight added to them?

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What do you guys think of digital board game apps? I'm a big fan of the good ones, I've currently been playing a lot of Root and Castles Of Burgundy.

Anyone else? Some people I know are purists and only play on the table, others enjoy being able to play on the go (I fall into the latter camp!)

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What is this?

This is a weekly crowdfunding roundup of new projects launched last week and projects that end the coming week.

This is a continuation of the same lists that were originally started over at the /r/boardgames subreddit.

Google Docs

As an alternative format, the lists are now also available as a Google Docs found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BC9nQ7xVUs3rwVpSl_K9V5unJeMIqrtBPmch1lYo7tQ/edit?usp=sharing

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:##What is this?
This is a weekly crowdfunding roundup of new projects launched last week and projects that end the coming week.

Expect new lists every Sunday between 00:00 and 23:59 CEST

The criteria for the lists are as follows:

Ending soon

  • Sorted by number of backers

  • 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:

    • No DnD books

    • No zines

    • No 3D printing

    • No dice sets

    • No magazines

    • No shirts

    • No playmats

    • No furniture

    • No events

  • 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.

  • (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

  • Sorted by number of backers

  • 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).

  • Gamefound projects launched in the last 7 days and passed the filters (see above).

  • (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

๐ŸŽ‰: Staff pick/featured

๐Ÿ’ฐ: Funded

๐Ÿ”ฅ: More than average 200 backers/day

๐ŸŒฑ: Creator's first project

๐ŸŒณ: Creator's >5th project

๐Ÿ”„: Money back guarantee (Read more)

##FAQ

I live in Bolivia/Canada/Ecuador/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 I keep rolling natural 1s!

Indeed, this fine piece of code runs purely on thoughts and prayers, so anything can happen. Leave a comment and I'll see what I can do.

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In Waypoints you play as a hiker traversing a landscape of mountains, valleys, lakes and woodlands. Over four days you'll travel from waypoint to waypoint, discovering different landmarks, animals and gear that might help you in your hike.

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Hi, i like coop games because I like working together and don't enjoy competitive games.

anyone have any good suggestions?

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Does anyone have any recommendations for 2 player games that aren't that competitive? I like to play games with my girlfriend but don't want anything that is going build animosity between us.

#boardgames

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I don't have many boardgames, got any recommendations? Preferably games that don't take too long

#boardgames