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Tyson Fraleigh - July 20, 2022

Pathfinder Revolution!

It is time to bring change to the city of Korvosa forever! Pathfinder Revolution! is a competitive politics board game all about claiming power by any means necessary. Face off against three of your friends as you each attempt to sway the people towards your own goals and influence!

Being a implementation of the Revolution! game type by Steve Jackson Games, many may find the formula for Pathfinder Revolution! familiar. Each player will be able to build relationships with different people and factions across the city of Korvosa. They will have access to gold, power, and black mail as a means of swaying local figures to your aid.

However, some characters require specific influences to take your side. The Guildmaster will only assist if you offer payment in gold, while the Hellknight will only respond to blackmail of the most dangerous ilk. But sometimes, the only way to change someone’s mind is with violence. If you want to control this city, you need to be willing to do anything.

Outbid, outsmart, and outplay your opponents to win the game! Whoever has the most influence over the city by the end of the game time wins!

Pathfinder Revolution! comes out in January 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - July 14, 2022

Hellguard: Curse of Caina!

Welcome to hell on Earth, adventurer. Hellguard: Curse of Caina is a RPG where dark forces are waging a secret war against humanity. Become one of the few brave souls willing to save the world from total destruction as you fight monsters, corrupted men, and everything in between.

The two major aspects of Hellguard are investigation and intense combat. Each adventure will require you and your allies to search for clues to determine what monster you are dealing with, what weaknesses it may have, and how to deal with it. You will have to track it down, doing a series of skill checks to succeed. Otherwise, you may just find yourself at a dead end.

Once you do find the beast, the real fun begins. Hellguard‘s combat is meant to be brutal and cinematic, inspired by combat from classic monster-fighting anime. Use your team to your advantage – otherwise, your party might go down faster than you expect. While you may have powerful abilities and attacks, so do the beasts you’re facing.

In the core rulebook, you will have five adventures and five possible character types to choose from. For the adventures, choose if you would prefer to investigate a missing kid in The Red Master; fight numerous undead who rise from their underwater grave to claim revenge in The Shackled Dead; uncover a divine conspiracy in A Quiet Abbey; fight off a murderous travelling acting troupe in Dark Dramaturgy; or clear out an old estate for a wealthy duke that is filled with dark secrets in The Silent Citadel.

For characters, delight in all your hack and slash possibilities with The Knight and The Breaker; take the stealthy way as The Shadow; or dive into the world of dark magics with The Witch and The Sage.

Whatever powers your wield, use them well. You’re life depends on it.

Hellguard: Curse of Caina comes out in March, 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - July 7, 2022

Company of Heroes – 2nd Edition!

War is upon us! Become a member of a Company of Heroes, looking to turn the tide of World War II in one decisive battle. Use all your resources, whether it be infantry or artillery, to further your control across various battlefields. Claim your dominion and win the war!

Each player will choose a commander from one of the numerous factions of the game. You can take control of either the Americans, the British, the Germans, or the Soviets as they travel the countryside. Spend money to create infantry and artillery as you make your way across the board. Destroy enemy units and claim checkpoints to gain points and more money to expend on your following turns.

This new edition of Company of Heroes will introduce two brand new locations to play – the Moro River and the Ardennes Forest. Not only that, but there will be over forty new map configurations, meaning that every game will be very different. New tactics will need to be used every time if you wish to claim the terrain as your own.

The time has come – show your enemies what you are capable of!

Company of Heroes comes out in June, 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - June 30, 2022

BATMAN: The Arkham Asylum Files!

It’s time to deal out justice in Gotham! BATMAN: The Arkham Asylum Files is a group mystery game where you use real physical clues to investigate a mystery plaguing the city of sin. Become the world’s greatest detective with five of your friends, and figure out who is to blame for the madness taking over your city.

There are a total of three mysteries that will be part of the Asylum Files game release: Panic in Gotham City, Twisted Skies, and The Eyes of Gotham City. Each mystery will have different clue pieces to discover and different villains to pursue. Use your deductive abilities to figure out who is responsible for each heinous act.

Each mystery will also have its own special board. Different sections of the city will be investigated, meaning you will not tread in the same borough twice!

Still not enough for you? Then make sure to download the Arkham Asylum Files ARG app to give your game a bigger pop. Each clue for the mystery has a secret ARG aspect, allowing you to see directly how your discovery has moved you closer to the truth. Use all aspects of the game to help solve the mystery and take back Gotham!

BATMAN: The Arkham Asylum Files comes out in December 2022! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - June 22, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City!

From the creators of Blood Rage and Zombicide, Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City is up on Kickstarter! This competitive board game throws you into the dangerous underworld of Night City. Take to the streets as you fight against rival gangs and establish your dominion over the streets.

To start the game, each player will choose one of four different gangs to play: the Tyger Claws, the Valentinos, Maelstrom, or the Voodoo Boys. Each gang has their own special abilities and play styles, so choose wisely!

Each gang is able to generate three different Gang Units: Solos are used to initiate firefights in the streets; Techies are used to construct drones; and Netrunners are used to explore the Net and uncover secrets. Create these units as you need them and establish your board state.

Need a bit more help? Then hire famous Edgerunners, both from the old TTRPG days and from the recent Cyberpunk 2077 video game. Pull in Johnny Silverhand, Jackie Welles, Rogue, or even V! If you need a job finished, these Edgerunners will get it done.

The more you control of Night City, the more Street Cred you will accumulate. The player with the most Cred by the end of the game wins!

Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City comes out in July, 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - June 21, 2022

Muskoka: The Board Game!

Calling all campers, hikers, and outdoors people! Muskoka: The Board Game is a six player competitive board game where you and five of your friends discover the wonders of Muskoka! Travel across the board, explore new places, and get points to win the game!

Muskoka is a board game all about discovery and relaxation. Inspired by Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan, you will traverse the board to gain points. Discovery more about the territory as you encounter various creatures and learn new ways to travel across the board.

Start your turn by gathering your Explore and Leisure cards. These cards will allow you to travel across the board once you have collected up to three of the same card. You can then play Rest & Relaxation cards to boost your points, or trigger special effects for you or your opponents.

For each Journey you complete across the board, you will be granted Wildlife points. There are five different types: Moose, Bear, Deer, Beaver, and Loon. You must collect one of each by traversing different trails to completion. The game ends when someone has gathered 25 points through Wildlife points, R&R points, and has also completed their special player specific detour.

Muskoka: The Board Game comes out in March 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - June 17, 2022

Septima!

Welcome to a world of witchcraft and whimsy! Septima is competitive strategy game about trying to build your coven and take over the role of the High Witch. Gather allies, transform into animals, and win Wisdom to complete your ascension!

Welcome to the town of Noctenburg, a small village rife with disease, dangers, and witch hunts. Each player will choose an animal that will become the symbol of their coven. Draw cards from the main deck that will represent your hand for that round. Your hand will have multiple actions that you can perform. From there, you will be able to brew potions, gathering lost items, and heal the sick to gain trust in the town.

This trust can be used to help gather members of your coven. Many of the town’s innocent people are on trial for being witches, and will be harmed if you do not intervene. Use your influence to have the town vote the person on trial as innocent so they will join your coven.

Is the town becoming suspicious of your seemingly mystical acts? Then hide in the forest by transforming into your animal symbol. While you will not have all of your arcane abilities in this form, you will be allowed to perform limited actions to help further your cause.

For helping the town and building your coven, you will gain Wisdom points. These points will be tallied at the end of the game in order to determine the winner. If you have the most Wisdom by the last round, then you win the game!

Septima comes out in May, 2023! Back your copy here!

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Tyson Fraleigh - June 16, 2022

Skyrise!

Take to the air in the upcoming board game, Skyrise! Build the sky city of your dreams as you face-off against three of your friends to bid and build your way to glory.

Start by choosing one of four different Visionaries to play as: Fritz Lang, the Expressionist; Vera Mukhina, the Socialist artist; Antonio Sant’elia, the Futurist architect; or Tamara Lempicka, the Art Deco painter. Each Visionary has their own special buildings and construction materials.

Every turn, each player will place a bid to construct buildings across the city. Depending on the location of the structure, you will build favour with one of four factions: the Philosophers, the Naturalists, the Artists, or the Inventors. The more favour you build with each faction, the more prestige that you will have by the end of the game. Each faction’s prestige multiplies over the course of the game.

You can also gain prestige by claiming Patron discs. These discs will grant you and your opponents different amounts of prestige depending on the Patron. Bluff and deduce your way through the different Patrons to gain as much prestige as possible.

Near the end of the game, you will be able to build your Wonder. This powerful build will immediately win the bidding round and claim you a healthy bit of prestige.

Construct your Wonder, build the tallest building on every island, and win the game!

Skyrise comes out in June 2023! Back your copy here!

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