GeekDad has published a roundup of several intriguing tabletop game projects currently seeking funds on Kickstarter and Gamefound. The March 5, 2026, article features games ranging from pencil-and-paper titles to expansions for established board games. Several projects draw on personal experiences of the author, emphasizing innovative designs and themes.
On March 5, 2026, GeekDad released its latest crowdfunding roundup, spotlighting a diverse array of tabletop games in various stages of funding. The post begins with a primer for newcomers to crowdfunding and dives into seven notable campaigns.
First, Dr. Finn’s Games is promoting 'Dr. Finn’s Book of Two-Player Strategy and Word Games,' a collection of eight pencil-and-paper games designed by Steve Finn, known for titles like Herbaceous and Mining Colony. Backers receive PDF versions immediately, with options for discounted physical copies later.
Next, Coyote & Crow Games offers 'Coyote & Crow: Legends & Icons,' a sourcebook for their roleplaying game set in an uncolonized alternate Americas, created by Native writers and artists including Kenna Alexander. The campaign, nearing its end, aims to support Minnesota through donations.
Outlandish Games seeks funds for the second edition of 'Defenders of the Wild,' a cooperative game where animal factions combat encroaching technology and pollution. This version reduces rules by 30 percent and includes tweaks for better play, plus an upgrade kit for first-edition owners and a 'Critter Moon' expansion adding new leaders and abilities.
Inside Up Games expands 'Perch,' a 2023 bird-themed area control game, with 'Birds of Play.' This set of three mini-expansions introduces bird feeders for points and turn order effects, rotating sun and moon for variable scoring, and ponds with new creature allies.
Brother Ming Games presents 'Re;MATCH,' a two-player fighting game using a marble machine mechanic similar to Potion Explosion, building on their prior card-based fighter Re;ACT.
Eerie Idol Games runs a reprint campaign for 'The Old King’s Crown,' a lane-battler with asymmetric factions and bluffing elements, alongside the 'Songs of Home' expansion and a new standalone 'Annulet' in the same world, both by designer Pablo Clark.
Finally, Gap Closer Games previews 'Illiterati: Red Herrings & White Roses,' an expansion for their cooperative word-making survival game, adding mystery and romance genres with new bosses and heroes like Stone Cold Jane Austen, set to launch the following week.
The roundup underscores the creativity in tabletop design, with the author expressing enthusiasm for several projects based on prior plays.
