{"id":58963,"date":"2025-09-16T20:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58963"},"modified":"2025-09-16T20:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:19:06","slug":"next-generation-deckbuilder-riftblade-launches-on-kickstarter-fully-funded-in-29-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58963","title":{"rendered":"Next-Generation Deckbuilder Riftblade Launches on Kickstarter, Fully Funded in 29 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Austin, TX (September 16, 2025)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Today,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/Uu48R8ke4KQd_AGLRPP6Lg~~\/AAAHURA~\/uhuR_r6GYl4j2GWgrZBQrWVjXTYPHVSbFWiUPQi-I4HG6O7IzB7vcmJQeYfZdJoaFIGOXUbI3rA22IkotP4yfgDcJoJHii2OQ9mRXMqrhdjJ8hnNerTH6fYfhmQDTAsYs8vxQNfGGfLqyMD0-xxWQXugALM8qae8FvKw5qgfbCKzjYgIoEl3IIMt39-NnhZ_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>The Gambit Foundry<\/u><\/a>\u00a0launched a Kickstarter campaign for its inaugural game,\u00a0<em>Riftblade<\/em>.\u00a0Fully funded in 29 minutes,\u00a0raising $10,228 USD from 77 backers, this campaign will deliver both a tabletop and mobile deckbuilding battler that innovates on the genre to keep games fresh and new match after match.<\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em>Riftblade<\/em>\u00a0introduces dice mechanics and fresh ways to draft to the deckbuilder genre, to keep games from becoming stale and recycling the same, tired strategies after a few sessions. Players won\u2019t just draw to build their grimoire of spells; they can also cast them directly from The Rift as part of their spell chain with devastating effect. The game also launches with two expansions finished and ready to add to the action for even more ways to battle.<\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThese (expansions) really feel like they took the game up to a new level,\u201d notes Jasper Willian Cartwright of 12 Sided Studios. \u201cI love the way the expansions not just add to the game, but actually introduce new aspects.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/_DMVyHeQM5IX4zYXnPP2Lg~~\/AAAHURA~\/Yy6MZaw8nvrepk3kZzPDxcBRgavIKYQynIq5CilBIxe8sWkDgtktEYzBPox0cuhKXvjBhacNOOsBA5fSNk3GnBcGtBbAAlcpE1oy_bjj13jCsdr1e8oBPuloqyGj265CY3E20exH5mPOk39lskkudUBN1ktPYv6OI42wjACegt7c_E0xn68Ztrjtq7Iic8T9Hdzf6sgFzrLJXiw0WyhCDdpgK26lHX_4zEh0UVGiSxc~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u><strong>Learn More and Support\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><em><u><strong>Riftblade\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/em><u><strong>on Kickstarter<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-block fr-inner\">\n<div><em>Riftblade\u00a0<\/em>isn\u2019t just a tabletop game either. The Gambit Foundry is also developing a mobile game for Riftblades to take their duels on the road and battle across the globe. Those who pledge in the first 24 hours will receive guaranteed access to the\u00a0<em>Riftblade Mobile<\/em>\u00a0beta, and all reward tiers include digital rewards to get backers started with in-game currency, both launch expansions, and more!<\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe thing that sets it apart for me\u2026is the fact that you are building a radically different deck to your opponent,\u201d says YouTuber and accomplished TCG and Deckbuilding content creator, Spice8Rack. \u201cYou\u2019re not zeroing in on the exact same strategy and just replicating each other.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-block fr-inner\">\n<div>The campaign includes just four reward tiers to collect the base game for $59 USD, both expansions, a deluxe edition upgrade, or an all-in tier at $199 USD, as well as add-ons for both the physical and digital editions.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em><strong>Riftblade<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0features:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\" data-position=\"outside\">\n<li>\n<div>Intuitive game design that lets even novice players pick up the game in minutes<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>30 &#8211; 60 minute matches for quickplay and high-replayability<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Innovative dice mechanics that reward clever and adaptive playstyles<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Chaining spells through their magical aspects for fast-paced, puzzle-solving fun<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Casting spells directly from The Rift for a reduced effect, or buy them to use in future turns<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Two launch expansions and a quarterly release plan for future content<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Riftblade Mobile, a digital version of the full game, with a never-before-seen competitive mode<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>For more news and information on\u00a0<em>Riftblade<\/em>, follow The Gambit Foundry on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/kK8eus2GoSdkXDz1u0X27Q~~\/AAAHURA~\/zUIbPdPNoqtx2VHR8PtsemNRaMT9WOvYI7hoBDZ-O7iFB4itQxQ4bQYDfUCv5yWijjRLnzX5xaWjE2G4zK798SKxhnkGvvSQEIulV4DhxUkV2eJIZHAeaI28LbdJ6_uwX7VKl0KI0M7XM5mbe--h-zf9k3H_094QM2too7QVdvXuiQUAxzgKU0KvMsBlsSLj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>YouTube<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/8TO1yPA4D8Y2cdwxLxx0mw~~\/AAAHURA~\/wYjFOWMsB9E1xSuQ0he0hQuTh6Ognidj_Tvhf1IuojnLapnDOBijQPVW9-tGkCpDkx78ngh1glMODNqFp75Rdh8mEury9BuUejcoXwOIINYCbGanU_J2grl_rpTW4ewTb4D_yIzMCqwNmRD0R6jEP7tEmaGT_MpS24payqqpQWMX5HNNwR_ZoCg5eSe8NxwR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>Instagram<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/5vfnYfZNF6lKsx3WQoX_lw~~\/AAAHURA~\/V1ozGRXyfaUr3Uv4SknOKH0GLOQAipTyJ0YBUdo3lZjXSIFktSpILT_OrCQ9YxcPimnVQxrCAUTqF38MVzKS1YJe8nig1PWxBdaYUA0iHNkond-Hn2BzwAzRXX135C9s6DURABl9dLrHie0J87ivdEyA1h4HKpyERdg8OT4MhDIvUz8oLH30AioK2u19jrPY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>Facebook<\/u><\/a>, and the official website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/Ka4Pte5qlckM1PMZjXV9Qg~~\/AAAHURA~\/LwnaVy1aB2ZLEkKTqJ6y9h335fUIysCu6iY9Z1mKyhILvPl8dLkkEBfYKDaD5jb7iQer53Dn8yP3eMlNGOTABBOwKUJdfzyhZi4BBogPG5oKFwhjE0RDa8SCMyyRPyF2W7ZgLwl-PzLWI38sKzfybVUItc4OzHTQ1nNhl94DNdk~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>thegambitfoundry.com<\/u><\/a>, or join the community on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eot.ninerealmsagency.com\/f\/a\/qUyHGNtq8v7Plmfwjf33bg~~\/AAAHURA~\/RiKGQslfkIafin6dKhkuvQBZtNgNQWrgdQKmusGqnx9NWOtE9AervBso0kjB0twpVvNOY-Z555u43Ry-Tu5RTZzUau54q7bESqryL3m5G3uGoTJj56G-mTp27Fm4qhSj0_PBlJhjZJAAfBtXcBJOQKx20yrUG99Zo3UD7uIGV3IcREzt0o6b64VJwRwX16wc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><u>Discord<\/u><\/a>.<\/div>\n<h4>About The Gambit Foundry<\/h4>\n<div>At The Gambit Foundry, we craft enchanting worlds that bridge the distance between people, creating true community and empowering meaningful connections. We create games that give players a unique experience of going from box to battle in minutes; creating enchanting worlds, themes, &amp; characters; and are fun for the casual player with depth for the veteran. Discover the hero within and forge your legend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin, TX (September 16, 2025)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Today,\u00a0The Gambit Foundry\u00a0launched a Kickstarter campaign for its inaugural game,\u00a0Riftblade.\u00a0Fully funded in 29 minutes,\u00a0raising $10,228 USD from 77 backers, this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3519],"tags":[3542,5114,5113],"class_list":["post-58963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming-news","tag-kickstarter","tag-riftblade","tag-the-gambit-foundry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}