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Brass: Pittsburgh
Brass: Pittsburgh · 2027
NO. 1 Brass: Pittsburgh (2027)
《Brass: Pittsburgh》是《Brass: Birmingham》的精神續作,由 Gavan Brown 與 Martin Wallace 聯手設計,背景設定於 19 世紀末美國鍍金時代的匹茲堡鋼鐵工業區。Gamefound 眾籌於 2026 年 3 月 24 日上線,43 分鐘內達標,目前已募得超過 240 萬歐元(559% 達成),擁有逾 12,500 位支持者。它的高熱度同時帶動了前作《Brass: Birmingham》在 BGG 熱度榜上的人氣回升。 Brass: Pittsburgh is the spiritual successor to Brass: Birmingham, co-designed by Gavan Brown and Martin Wallace, set during America's Gilded Age in late 19th-century Pittsburgh's steel industry. The Gamefound campaign launched March 24, 2026, hit its goal in just 43 minutes, and has since raised over €2.4 million (559% funded) with 12,500+ backers. Its surge in popularity has also boosted its predecessor Brass: Birmingham back onto the BGG Hotness chart.

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship · 2025
NO. 2 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship (2025)
《The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship》是 Matt Leacock(《Pandemic》設計師)迄今機制最豐富的合作遊戲,由 Z-Man Games 於 2025 年 6 月正式發行。1–5 名玩家各操控兩名角色,協力保護佛羅多抵禦戒靈與索倫的追擊,提供 24 種目標、14 件事件、13 名可玩角色,帶來高重玩性。近期 Lord of the Rings 系列的話題熱潮令本作在 BGG 熱度榜持續走高。 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is Matt Leacock's most mechanically rich cooperative game, published by Z-Man Games in June 2025. 1–5 players each control two characters to protect Frodo against the Nazgûl and Sauron's Eye, featuring 24 objectives, 14 events, and 13 playable characters for high replayability. The ongoing Lord of the Rings board game hype cycle has kept this title climbing the BGG Hotness chart.
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit · 2027
NO. 3 The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit (2027)
《The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit》是 Restoration Games 與 Space Cowboys 合作,將邪典經典《Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit》移植至中土世界的全新作品,由 Rob Daviau 主導設計。遊戲呈現佩倫諾平原、米那斯提力斯等多戰場史詩對決,眾籌豪華版預計於 2026 年 9 月展開,零售版則計劃於 2027 年上市。 The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit is a reimagining of the cult classic Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit set in Middle-earth, developed by Restoration Games and Space Cowboys with design led by Rob Daviau. The game features multi-board epic battles across Pelennor Fields, Minas Tirith, and Mordor. A crowdfunding campaign for a deluxe edition is planned for September 2026, with a retail release slated for 2027.
Gods & Mortals
Gods & Mortals · 2026
NO. 4 Gods & Mortals (2026)
《Gods & Mortals》是 Wolffdesigna 設計、融合股票交易與地區控制的策略遊戲,背景設定於荷馬史詩的古希臘世界,在 Gamefound 上眾籌。玩家扮演宙斯、雅典娜等奧林帕斯諸神,透過集結軍隊、建造神廟、施展神力,爭奪凡人的信仰與獻祭——凡人的虔誠在本作中是一種可流通的商品。獨特的主題與設計令其在 BGG 熱度榜上備受關注。 Gods & Mortals is a unique blend of stock trading and area control designed by Wolffdesigna, set in the world of Homeric Greece and funded on Gamefound. Players take on the roles of Olympian gods — Zeus, Athena, Ares and others — raising armies, erecting temples, and unleashing divine powers to compete for mortal devotion, which functions as a tradable commodity. Its distinctive theme and mechanics have drawn strong attention on the BGG Hotness chart.

Arcs
Arcs · 2024
NO. 5 Arcs (2024)
《Arcs》在 Buried Giant Studios 首個 Kickstarter 活動《Arcs: Beyond the Reach》3月31日上線後再度衝上熱度榜。設計師 Cole Wehrle 與藝術家 Kyle Ferrin 於2026年1月離開 Leder Games 成立 Buried Giant Studios,並取得了 Arcs 與 Oath 的所有權。新活動推出三款擴充:主擴「Beyond the Reach」、「Lost Vaults and Fated Leaders」及「Halls of Power」,活動四天內已籌得逾 $123 萬美元(達成率 2,458%)、近萬名支持者。 Arcs is back on the Hotness as Buried Giant Studios — the new studio founded by designer Cole Wehrle and artist Kyle Ferrin after leaving Leder Games in January 2026 — launched the Arcs: Beyond the Reach Kickstarter campaign on March 31. Featuring three expansions (the headline Beyond the Reach, plus Lost Vaults and Fated Leaders and Halls of Power), the campaign raised over $1.23M at 2,458% funded with ~9,578 backers in just four days.
Nippon: Zaibatsu
Nippon: Zaibatsu · 2026
NO. 6 Nippon: Zaibatsu (2026)
《Nippon: Zaibatsu》是 CrowD Games 推出的《Nippon》十週年重製強化版,由 Paulo Soledade 與 Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro 設計,Kickstarter 眾籌獲 4,891 名支持者、募資逾 39.5 萬美元。玩家管理日本財閥集團,進行工廠建設、貨物生產、鐵路擴張與外籍專家招募,競逐市場主導地位,2026 年 3 月開始出貨。 Nippon: Zaibatsu is a 10th-anniversary enhanced reimagining of Nippon by CrowD Games, designed by Paulo Soledade and Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro. The Kickstarter campaign attracted 4,891 backers and raised over $395,000. Players manage Japanese zaibatsu conglomerates, building factories, producing goods, expanding railroads, and recruiting foreign experts to dominate the market, with fulfillment beginning March 2026.

Eternal Decks
Eternal Decks · 2025
NO. 7 Eternal Decks (2025)
Eternal Decks 是日本設計師 Hiroken 設計的限制溝通合作卡牌遊戲,玩家需在牌組耗盡前完成各關卡目標。原版 Kickstarter 眾籌於 2024 年以超過 1,178% 達成率大獲成功,現由 Portland Game Collective 負責北美英文版,預計於 2026 年夏末出貨。Dice Tower 評 9.5 分、Shut Up & Sit Down 評選為 2024 年最佳遊戲之一,高度評價帶動了近期的 BGG 熱度回升。 Eternal Decks is a limited-communication cooperative card game by Japanese designer Hiroken, where players race to complete stage objectives before their decks run out. Its original Kickstarter achieved 1,178% of its goal in 2024, and the North American English edition (handled by Portland Game Collective) is slated for Late Summer 2026 delivery. With a Dice Tower rating of 9.5/10 and a spot on Shut Up & Sit Down's Best Games of 2024, the game's strong critical reception continues to drive renewed BGG Hotness interest.
The Great Sea
The Great Sea · 2026
NO. 8 The Great Sea (2026)
《The Great Sea》是 Garphill Games 的 Shem Phillips 設計的地中海古代海洋策略獨立遊戲,與《Towers of Sifnos》共同在 Kickstarter 眾籌。玩家建造戰艦、鞏固貿易航線、掌控古代神廟,以制霸愛琴海。Garphill 一貫的精緻美術與深度策略廣受玩家肯定,令本作在 BGG 熱度榜上備受期待。 The Great Sea is a standalone ancient Mediterranean naval strategy game designed by Shem Phillips of Garphill Games, crowdfunded on Kickstarter alongside Towers of Sifnos. Players construct biremes, fortify trade routes, and control ancient temples to dominate the Aegean. Garphill's signature polished artwork and deep strategic gameplay have made this a highly anticipated title on the BGG Hotness chart.
Brass: Birmingham
Brass: Birmingham · 2018
NO. 9 Brass: Birmingham (2018)
《Brass: Birmingham》是 BGG 長期排名第一的桌遊,由 Gavan Brown 與 Matt Tolman 設計,以工業革命時期的伯明翰為背景。2026 年 3 月《Brass: Pittsburgh》在 Gamefound 眾籌大獲成功(逾 240 萬歐元),令玩家對 Brass 系列的熱情再度高漲,帶動本作重返 BGG 熱度榜前段班,成為許多新手入坑 Brass 系列的首選。 Brass: Birmingham is BoardGameGeek's long-reigning #1 ranked game, designed by Gavan Brown and Matt Tolman and set during the Industrial Revolution in Birmingham. The massive Gamefound success of Brass: Pittsburgh in March 2026 (over €2.4 million raised) has reignited enthusiasm for the Brass series, pushing Birmingham back up the BGG Hotness chart as a go-to entry point for new fans of the franchise.


CROWDFUNDING WATCH
Kickstarter Newest Campaigns
Duality TTRPG
Duality TTRPG

A genre-crossing system designed for one shots and long form campaigns, Duality is a 2d6 tabletop role-playing system

30 days left USD $668 · 25% funded · 16 backers
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Strange & Eerie Cryptid Creatures
Strange & Eerie Cryptid Creatures

An illustrated guide to cryptid creatures from all over the world. Matching oracle deck, playing cards, coloring book, and more.

Ending soon USD $31,454 · 629% funded · 219 backers
Gamefound Newest Campaigns
Neopia Quest
Neopia Quest

An adventure game set in the beloved Neopets world, with quests, pets, and epic battles.

10 days left $56,243 · funded funded · 538 backers
Apex: Carnivore
Apex: Carnivore

Evolve your carnivorous species to become the apex predator of the prehistoric world.

1 days left €52,921 · funded funded · 685 backers
Dusk Runners
Dusk Runners

A cyberpunk heist game where runners navigate neon-lit megacities on high-speed chases.

6 days left $51,226 · funded funded · 384 backers
The Glasgow Train Robbery
The Glasgow Train Robbery

A cooperative train heist for two players.

1 days left €40,147 · funded funded · 1,300 backers
Hexblem: Beating the Unbeatable
Hexblem: Beating the Unbeatable

A competitive strategy game where players command hexagonal units to outmaneuver and dominate opponents.

4 days left €31,138 · funded funded · 267 backers
Gamefound Trending Now
Brass: Pittsburgh
Brass: Pittsburgh

The spiritual successor to Brass: Birmingham, set in Gilded Age Pittsburgh steel industry.

5 days left $5,400,973 · funded funded · 22,800 backers
Here to Slay DUNGEONS
Here to Slay DUNGEONS

Battle epic dungeon bosses in this standalone expansion to the hit card game Here to Slay.

6 days left $4,288,502 · funded funded · 17,600 backers
Gods & Mortals
Gods & Mortals

An epic mythological strategy game where gods and heroes clash in ancient battlefields.

15 days left €112,467 · funded funded · 1,200 backers
Ravohria
Ravohria

A dark fantasy dungeon crawler with deep narrative choices and stunning miniatures.

14 days left €31,930 · funded funded · 201 backers

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即將結束 Last 48 Hours · BGG Ending Soon
Dice Fishing
KS Dice Fishing

Fast-paced and exciting dice-rolling game that feels a lot like real fishing!

⏰ 4/8 14:00 結束 USD 74,632 · 1493% funded · 1,125 backers
Cat Tree: Time to Climb!
KS Cat Tree: Time to Climb!

Get your cats up the cat tree as high as possible, while batting away everyone else.

⏰ 4/9 02:59 結束 USD 7,138 · 143% funded · 110 backers
APEX: Carnivore
GF APEX: Carnivore

Evolve your species and become the APEX carnivore.

⏰ 4/9 23:00 結束 EUR 52,920 · 407% funded · 685 backers
Dino Path
KS Dino Path

A race to steal dinosaur eggs and outsmart rivals in a prehistoric jungle.

⏰ 4/10 02:00 結束 MXN 186,993 · 156% funded · 231 backers
DreadBall: All-Stars
KS DreadBall: All-Stars

Outscore your rival in a fast, brutal sport of tactics, chaos, and glory.

⏰ 4/10 06:00 結束 GBP 143,074 · 572% funded · 871 backers