Alright, let’s do a little bit of a crowdfunding round-up to start the week here. There have been a few new things that have popped up where I thought, I should maybe back that. So we’re going to talk about a few that I backed, and then one that I did but then that I dropped. I am excited to see which of these crowdfunding games comes in first.

Crowdfunding I Backed

Dice Throne Nexus

I don’t think that there is any shock that I backed the newest Dice Throne. This one was an instant back when it comes to crowdfunding campaigns. I get the new characters that I do not need for Dice Throne, but because it’s all mix and max, plug and play, it means that there is no new overhead created for the game. Unless, of course, I decide that I want to take it anywhere.

This one, if you’re not familiar with the game, is battle Yahtzee, in some ways. Now that sounds like it’s just really simple, and the game is not complex. But it’s not as complex as just playing Yahtzee. In this game you each play as a different character with different powers and attacks and affects that you place on the other players character. You want to manage your rolls, manage cards in your hand and try and get a big attack in on your opponent. But they can mess with you back. It’s fast, it’s back and forth, and just a good time.

5 Of A Kind

5 of a Kind is another one of the games where it’s a Balatro style game. I don’t know a ton more about it beside that. But if you are familiar with Balatro it is a computer game where you are beating levels and going up by playing poker hands. There is already a game like that out there, or two, at this point with Ace of Spaces and Hell of a Deal. But this one looks fun as well. And the concept is one that I really like.

Plus it’s from Allplay. And while I don’t love every Allplay game out there, do I find that I like most of them. Especially in their little square box line. That line has just enough game to make something really fun but not too much complexity. I think that works well for them and they are always fast with their crowdfunding campaigns.

Arkham Horror Remastered

I debated for a long time before backing this crowdfunding campaign. In fact, I waited until it was in the endgame of it. Now, that endgame is still going on, so I would have had more time. But I just want this game. I previously owned it with the original version, but Arkham Horror 2nd Edition, which is what this is basically, is such a fun game.

It’s in the Arkham Horror and Lovecraftian Mythos line of games that Fantasy Flight Games puts out. And while they have a lot of successful ones, I think that this game is one that kept that line of games going for a while. So in this game you are exploring locations, getting gear, and trying to closes these gates to the Old Ones and stop cultists. It is a beer and pretzels type of game, so if I don’t play it that often, that’s okay, but I’m very excited to play it again.

The One Crowdfunding I Dropped

Too Little Time

I decided that I had to make a choice between two crowdfunding games, the first being Arkham Horror Remastered, and the other one being this game, Too Little Time. I love Chip Theory Games. Too Many Bones and Burncycle are two of my favorite games. But I also know that I can get them later. Yes, it might cost more, but Chip Theory is not a company that locks things behind crowdfunding campaigns.

Does this game sound like a lot of fun? Yes it does. But, like I said, I can buy it later. And it is one of those where i own almost everything for Too Many Bones. I own a lot for Burncycle. I own Elder Scrolls from them which is another big box. And I own Hoplomachus as well. So it’s kind of a question of do I have enough space for another big Chip Theory crowdfunding game?

What Have You Backed on Crowdfunding Recently?

Let me know what crowdfunding games that you’ve backed. Is there one that stands out to you as a must back? Or are there some that you are debating about. Drop it in the comment section below, or on the socials.

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