It’s already April, so that means that it’s time to look at what board games are coming to crowdfunding. March was a pretty busy month, but I managed not to back much. I thought that I was likely going to cave for either Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar or Ares Expeditions expansions, but I have held strong thus far. Will I hold strong in April, I don’t think it’s as likely.

Anticipated Crowdfunding for April

Now, I say that it’s less likely that I don’t back anything, but I only have four games on the list for this month. I could have added back in Far Cry Beyond, but I talked about that last month. So what four games made the list for games that I’m interested in?

For Northwood

This is a very small game, so not the normal thing that I look at. But it is also one that I don’t know will see a lot of retail. For Northwood is a solo trick-taking game. I like trick-taking, but I don’t know of many which can be played solo. So just for that, For Northwood sounds different and interesting. Plus, the aesthetic is cute with woodland creatures.

Aldarra

Aldarra is back on Kickstarter, this time in a smaller package with smaller minis and a smaller price point. The game play hasn’t changed, which is great. The smaller size, I think it’ll make the game feel less epic, but I get it. The price was very high for what is a lighter fighting and area control game. There is a lot to like about the game, though, in particular, leveling up buildings, getting objectives, things like that. And it has a nice flow to the game, so even though it’s longer, it feels like it deserves it.

Sleeping Gods Distant Skies

I’d put money on me backing this one, though, I’ll have to see all the details when it comes to Gamefound. I really like Sleeping Gods. You can see my whole play of it over on Malts and Meeples. This is a fun narrative driven game, but also a great sandbox game. Ryan Laukat and crew, do an amazing job of creating a narrative without it being chapters of a story. And I didn’t really have any negatives about the game, but I can see ways in which it can be improved.

The Dark Quarter

Finally, we have The Dark Quarter. This one immediately got on my radar at the start of the year. It is a collaboration between two companies that I like. Van Ryder Games and Lucky Duck Games. Both of them do innovative things. The Dark Quarter looks to take Lucky Duck Games Destinies system and then builds with Van Ryder Games darker storytelling to create an interesting game. I really want to know more about the story. I hear rumors of vampires and cultists and that sounds like something I’m interested in.

Most To Least Interested

Now, let’s be very clear, I am quite interested in all the games. If I anticipate it, I am going to be checking it out. Plus, I am sure that there will be some more coming up that aren’t known about at this point.

4: Aldarra – I really like the game, it is one that I might not back, though, because it is still more expensive for an area control game. I own a few area control games, I don’t need a ton because we don’t get them played often.

3: For Northwood – Solo trick-taking game, I think there is a good chance that I back this one. Mainly because it is so different. I need to see price point on it, though, because if it’s more than $20 before shipping, I’ll have to think about it.

2: The Dark Quarter – Story focused game is always great for me. Plus Lucky Duck puts out such good apps with the story. Plus, I think that the darker and more mature theme sounds intriguing. The combo ticks all the boxes for me.

1: Sleeping Gods Distant Skies – More Sleeping Gods is a good thing. And this is a streamlined smoother experience of the other one, I am very intrigued. It is almost an instant back for me. I regret not backing the first, now, no plans to make that mistake again.

What is your most anticipated game coming to crowdfunding in April? Is there a game I need to checkout that I missed?

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