A new contender has entered the deckbuilding arena, and it’s already making waves. Riftblade, a next-generation cross-platform card battler by The Gambit Foundry, launched its Kickstarter campaign this week and reached full funding in just 29 minutes, raising over $10,000 USD from 77 backers on its opening day.
This ambitious project combines the best of tabletop deckbuilding with a mobile digital edition, introducing dice-driven mechanics and innovative drafting systems that keep every duel fresh, skill-based, and endlessly replayable.
A New Take on Deckbuilding
Unlike traditional deckbuilders that can feel repetitive after a few sessions, Riftblade pushes innovation by allowing players to:
- Chain spells through magical aspects for fast-paced, puzzle-like strategy.
- Cast spells directly from The Rift, offering reduced but immediate effects.
- Utilize dice mechanics, rewarding adaptability and clever playstyles.
The game launches with two fully developed expansions, ensuring plenty of variety right from the start. Jasper Willian Cartwright of 12 Sided Studios praised the expansions, noting how they “introduce new aspects” that elevate the core experience.
Tabletop and Mobile, United by The Rift
Riftblade isn’t just bound to the table. A full mobile version is also in development, letting players take their duels on the road and battle rivals across the globe. Early supporters who pledge within the first 24 hours of the Kickstarter campaign gain guaranteed access to the Riftblade Mobile beta.
Every pledge tier also includes digital rewards, such as in-game currency and both launch expansions. Popular TCG content creator Spice8Rack praised the game’s originality: “You are building a radically different deck to your opponent… you’re not just replicating the same strategy.”
Kickstarter Rewards and Tiers
The Riftblade campaign offers four streamlined tiers:
- Base Game – $59 USD
- Base Game + Expansions
- Deluxe Edition Upgrade
- All-In Tier – $199 USD
Additional add-ons are available for both physical and digital editions.
Key Features of Riftblade
- Accessible design that new players can learn in minutes.
- 30–60 minute matches for quick, replayable duels.
- Innovative dice mechanics that keep strategies dynamic.
- Spells cast from The Rift for tactical variety.
- Two expansions ready at launch with quarterly content updates planned.
- Riftblade Mobile featuring a competitive mode not seen in the tabletop edition.
Support Riftblade on Kickstarter
Players eager to back Riftblade can support the project now on Kickstarter. The campaign is live and growing quickly, with exclusive early-backer benefits.
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