For game designer and publisher Julia Schiller, success with her newest Kickstarter venture Hoard would mean more than just simply acquiring the funds to produce thousands of copies. Originally born in America, Schiller moved to New Zealand back in 2000 and has been there ever since.
Games which accommodate both solo and cooperative play seem to be especially valued in the market these days. This trend was noticed by developer Chris Cieslik of Asmadi Games, and inspired the new Kickstarter game One Deck Dungeon. Whether it’s the straightforward mechanics, solo play support, or the deliberate decision making behind the character artwork, the project has already accumulated over $85,000 in backer support.
The nominees for Spiel des Jahres have been announced, Pyramid Arcade is set for a fall release, and Cubicle 7 releases a new edition of Doctor Who: The Card Game.
Asmodee has released StoryLine: Fairy Tales, Z-Man Games has announced a cheaper release of Flick'em Up, and Castles of Mad King Ludwig will be hitting app stores next week.
The Last Spike doesn't just have a fun train-theme and unique player interaction, it was also a 2016 Mensa Select Winner and you can certainly see why as you play it.
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