Games on Kickstarter are hitting new highs. Just yesterday, a new project became the most-funded game in crowdfunding history. This week’s lineup picks up right there with standout projects, fresh ideas, and details for how to get involved in Micro May.

PROJECTS WE LOVE

Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game

BY IDW GAMES

7th Sea – 3rd Edition

BY AGATE

Chicken Fried Dice

BY URBAN PROFESSIONAL GAMES

Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age

BY REBELLION UNPLUGGED

Toymaker: Threads of Joy

BY UPRISING STUDIOS

Space Gits: Here Come The Bastards

BY MIKE HUTCHINSON

When Society Collapsed: Dam Nation

BY LUKE HUMPHRIS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Cyberpunk TCG Becomes the Most Funded Game in Crowdfunding History

When the official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game hit over $15M it became not just the biggest TCG on Kickstarter, but the the biggest tabletop game in crowdfunding history. Through it all, Elliot Cook, WeirdCo's co-founder and president, has remained a calm and steady force. We caught up with Elliot to discuss his company's new milestone, and why he thinks the game has resonated so deeply.

Slay the Spire Board Game Designer Explains How He Adapted a Hit Video Game Mod

Contention Games founder Gary Dworetsky raised nearly $4 million with his 2022 Kickstarter for Slay the Spire: The Board Game, which turned 2019’s genre-defining rougelike deckbuilder into a cooperative tabletop game. Now, Dworetsky is adding more variety to the experience with Downfall, a tabletop expansion based on the fan-made video game mod of the same name that has already raised $3.8 million since launching on Kickstarter on March 24.

How Ten Hundred Built a Trading Card Game With His YouTube Community

Artist and YouTuber Ten Hundred invited fans into every step of the process. The result: a community-built card game that funded in just two minutes. We were curious about Robinson's open-door policy and so we asked him about it, along with other aspects about how he does what he does.

COMMUNITY PICK

Mijiko is a playing card creator best known for bringing a splash of feline fun to her designs. Some fan-favorite projects include Onsen Neko and Sake Neko (still accepting Late Pledges!).

Horror Koneko – Creepy Cute Playing Cards

BY PINLUCK BUTTER

"When the world is overwhelmed with boring genres and ideas, this spooky and cult beauty is exceptionally rare and unique. It’s like a neon party in a graveyard, and the creepy-cute cat art is just the best."