Lyrith's TowerTactical Board Game News and Crowdfundings
Test your wits with this week's top strategy and tactical projects. Here are all the current campaigns and releases to plan your next game nights.
Battle Brothers and the Mercenary Challenge
If you love the cult video game of the same name, you're in luck. The Kickstarter campaign for Battle Brothers: The Board Game is about to end on November 6, 2026, and already has 272 backers, raising €23,600, which is 236.1% of its initial goal.
This tabletop title offers intense tactical skirmishes where you can lead a company of mercenaries or a band of orcs. Games are estimated to last between 60 and 120 minutes, perfect for planning every move on the battlefield without losing momentum.
Musical Strategy in Pax Musica and Trains in Marsala Express
The world of music also has its place on the table thanks to Ion. Pax Musica landed on Gamefound on November 3, 2026, and has already raised €10,400 with 208 backers over its 34-day campaign. It's a strategy game for 2 to 5 players, lasting 60 to 200 minutes.
In this game, you assume the role of a music manager from the 1930s to the present day. You must build bands, record hit songs, and manage scandals to outperform your rivals in a constant struggle for power, fame, and survival in the industry.
On the other hand, if you prefer trains and economic management, Marsala Express is active on Kickstarter until November 5, 2026. With 271 backers and £19,200 raised in 18 days, this 18xx genre title stands out for being fast, agile, and for including a complete Automa mode for solo play.
Epic Fantasy and Solo Survival
Brotherwise Games is dominating Kickstarter with The Stormlight Archive Board Game. This adaptation of Brandon Sanderson's renowned epic fantasy series ends its campaign on November 6, 2026, after reaching $2.8 million thanks to 11,300 backers.
Designed for 2 to 4 players with an approximate duration of 150 minutes, it allows you to command the forces of Honor and Odium in highly strategic games.
Additionally, for fans of digital classics turned physical, Mantic Games is funding Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game on Kickstarter. It's a 30-minute cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, recommended for ages 10 and up, where zombies advance through specific lanes via cards that activate spaces and threaten the lawn plots.
Roleplaying in Discworld and Worker Placement in Into the Machine
Fans of Terry Pratchett have a date on Gamefound with Discworld: Adventures in Lancre and Überwald. Its crowdfunding began on November 3, 2026, by Modiphius. This second standalone roleplaying book and game in the line focuses on the Lancre mountains, the gothic lands of Überwald, and the Chalk, allowing players to portray witches like Granny Weatherwax and the Ogg clan, as well as vampires and Pictsies.
If you're looking for commercial releases already available this year, AEG has published Into the Machine, designed by Kasper Lapp. It's a medium-weight game for 2 to 5 players lasting 45 to 60 minutes, noted for its high direct interaction.
Its main mechanic combines worker placement with engine building in a tactical relay race. The track is bidirectional, and you can advance by jumping over other players' pawns, forcing you to plan for creating gaps or grouping astutely.
Frequently asked questions
Which publisher releases Into the Machine
It is published by AEG and designed by Kasper Lapp.
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