Back in 2013 Geek Native reported that Jeff Dee and Jack Herman of Monkey House Games had won their legal battle with Fantasy Games United over the ownership of Villains and Vigilantes. Now it seems that the battle will rage on. Villains and Vigilantes was created by Jack Herman and Jeff Dee in 1979 and […]
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Water and death – Fathoms bubbles in Kickstarter
This is a board game in which water can leak into the game arena, flow around and force you to change your strategy as a result. The aquatic monsters are a problem too. There are more details on the campaign page. [Back this Campaign] Mike Robins, an indie designer, is asking for $35,603 to make […]
Halloween Geek: A d10 in a Witch Hat
This key chain scores both cute and geek points. It’s a lovely looking d20 that’s been given a polymer clay witch hat. You can pick the split ring key chain up from Hidey Hole Inn on Etsy for $12.
Dark fantasy RPG draws on Slavic folklore: Awaken RPG
A few months ago we liked the look of Awaken. The RPG got to more than $6k in Kickstarter funds before being cancelled. It’s great to see the game back again, with more than $6k in just a few days. You can check progress out on the Campaign Page. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2084336794/awaken-a-dark-fantasy-tabletop-rpg[Back this Campaign] Geek Native has […]
Src: Card – Write Code, Defeat the Robots
Src: Card looks like a fun little card game. $20 gets you the full retail version of the game and, they say, free international shipping for Kickstarter backers. You can read more at the Campaign page. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/srccard/src-card-card-game-write-code-defeat-the-robots [Back this Campaign] At the time of writing there are two weeks left on the block with about […]
It’s Crossbows and Catapults with cards: Cardthrower Castle
James Norbury of Brutal Games is back on Kickstarter with a quick and paper based alternative to Crossbows & Catapults. The official Kickstarter video is below and further down there’s a sample of play. You can check out progress at the campaign page. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamesnorbury/cardthrower-castle [Back this Campaign] The campaign is asking for just £1,500 and […]
Victorian Horror: Rippers Resurrected comes to life on Kickstarter
Pinnacle Entertainment Group have another Kickstarter success on their hands. At the time of writing, there are just three days left on the Savage Worlds: Rippers Resurrected RPG campaign. PEG asked for $5,000 and have over $65,000 in the bank. You can check out the full details on Kickstarter. [Back this Campaign] People are thinking […]
Learning to RPG: The D&D PowerPoint
Alex Farr made and shared this PowerPoint designed to help players learn D&D. Some important lessons in here, don’t you think?
Can the ninja survive? The Ninja Crusade 2nd edition heads to Kickstarter
The Naruto: Shippuden inspiration, I think, is clear and that’s no bad thing. Third Eye Games have moved the timeline on as the Empire’s army clashes on the battlefield against the allied Ninja villages. There’s more information on the official Kickstarter page. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eloylasanta/the-ninja-crusade-2nd-edition [Back this Campaign] The campaign is asking for $12,000 and with 20 […]
The Girl Genius connection for Munchkin Steampunk
Steve Jackson Games have announced the 168 card Munchkin Steampunk. It’ll come with an unique dice and cost around $25.00. This core set is illustrated by Phil Foglio. Foglio is the co-creator and illustrator of Girl Genius. This is good news for me; I found Girl Genius through the books and really enjoy it. I’ve […]
