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Card game from Double Combo Games, a French indie studio, funds on Kickstarter in just 48 minutes, approaching $85,000

The third season of Mage Noir, a successful strategy card game, designed by a small team from France, was funded in just 48 minutes and is on track to surpass $85,000.

Double Combo Games, an independent boardgame publisher based in Rennes, has made waves with the launch of the third season of Mage Noir: Animal Aenigma on Kickstarter. Funded in just 48 minutes, the campaign is now approaching $85,000 in less than a week. This innovative, strategic, and evolving card game continues to attract a growing community, with over 10,000 active players across 52 countries.

A French success: the journey of two creators from Rennes, France
Unlike other games developed by large teams, Mage Noir is the brainchild of two passionate creators from Rennes, France, Constantin Dedeyan and Vincent Vimont, who started the project on their own before building a small team, which today consists of just four people. This human scale, combined with a handcrafted development approach, embodies a true “French Touch” that resonates with players worldwide. With more than 3,500 backers on Kickstarter and an engaged international community, Mage Noir has solidly established itself in a market dominated by giants.

A game mechanic that reinvents the collectible card game experience
Mage Noir offers a unique gaming experience thanks to its innovative mechanics. The game focuses on shared Mana management, where each action directly impacts the opponent’s gameplay. It also introduces a spell crafting system, allowing players to combine cards to create devastating strategic combinations. The Mage Noir status grants players powerful abilities, but at a high cost, adding exciting tactical decisions.
Both accessible and strategic, the game appeals to beginners and seasoned players alike with its depth and numerous interaction possibilities.

Game features:

  • Evolving strategy card game for 2 players, with 2v2 and solo modes
  • Games lasting 15 to 30 minutes
  • Suitable for ages 14 and up
  • Six new expansions introducing Animal cards
  • Authors: Constantin Dedeyan and Vincent Vimont
  • Illustrations by 13 exceptional French artists
  • Available in French and English
  • Published by Double Combo Games

Animal Aenigma: Animals that transform player strategies
With season 3 titled Animal Aenigma, Mage Noir expands with six new expansions and introduces Animal cards for the first time. These powerful allies bring a new strategic dimension while staying true to the game’s spirit. Unlike the classic creatures found in other card games, Mage Noir’s Animals are not units controlled in large numbers. Each player can only include one Animal in their deck, creating a strategic duo between the Mage and their Animal. This approach preserves the essence of Mage Noir while offering new gameplay possibilities.

An explosive start on Kickstarter with numerous stretch goals unlocked
The Animal Aenigma campaign has already unlocked a dozen stretch goals in just a few days,

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