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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 1d

In NEON HOPE you can rescue them from a secret facility, where they are being held. If you free them, they will join your team to cause even more trouble – keeping the corporation off your trail. ✊✊✊

Close up of the illustration of Wayne & Matt.

Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 1d

Matt & Wayne from Board Stupid have gotten themselves into some serious trouble! 😱 But don't worry: there is still hope! 🌱

#cyberpunk #solarpunk #boardgames #cardgames

The card of Matt & Wayne in the game NEON HOPE, the image is revealed.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 6d

@nerdmeetsyou.bsky.social and @shapesanddreams.bsky.social are at BRETT today! We are showing the near final version of episode 2 – and a new prototype that we are working on. A small two player duel game we call "Berlin Firewall".

#boardgames #cardgames #cyberpunk #solarpunk

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 7d

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
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Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 8d

She is a great support character that especially shines in larger groups of players. Recently a tester called her the "Paladin" of NEON HOPE. She resists threats, protects your team and provides buffs. (2/2)

Late Pledge available now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hop...

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 8d

Character Reveal! 👉 Giulia Caparelli is a lawyer who has had enough of power hungry corporations. As an [Activist] and [Authority] character she is helping your team to avoid Enemies and digital threats – at least momentarily. (1/2)

#boardgames #cardgames #cyberpunk #solarpunk #ecg #lcg #GDPR

The Character card for Giulia Caparelli from the game NEON HOPE.

The back side of the Character card from Giulia Caparelli from the game NEON HOPE with her story text.

Artwork of Giulia Caparelli. A large woman with black hair with red strands in them. She wears a blouse and wine red trousers. She has her light brown jackett over her shoulder.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for bringing this up! 🙏💚 Not sure why the link wasn't there. We fixed this now!

Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 13d

But why does she have 1 in all her attributes? Because she is actually the most flexible character in NEON HOPE. Her Character Tool card flips to grant her just the perfect attribute boost – at least if you time it right. Otherwise you might be stuck with 1s.

NEON HOPE hero image. A dark figure looking over a futuristic berlin in blue and green.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 13d

Character Reveal! 👉 Veronika Ono is a content creator with a can-do attitude. As an [Influencer] and [Maker] character she shows her audience how to built and repair gadgets. (1/2)

#boardgames #cardgames #ECG #LCG #solarpunk #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #berlin

The back side of the character card of Veeron5 with a story text.

Veeron5 (or Veronika Ono). She is a Japanese woman in a futuristic wheelchair with soft robot legs. A camera drone is flying above her head. She wears puple clothes.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · 15d

Character Reveal! 👉 As a young man Jan-Peter helped to built the world he is now fighting against. Having lived by the toxic mantras of the tech industry too long, he is now applying them against the companies who invented them. Get ready to play Jan-Peter... and to move fast and break things! 🔥😎🔥

Jan-Peter's characte card from the game NEON HOPE.

Backside of the character card from Jan-Peter with his story.

The full artwork of Jan-Peter. An old man in shirt and west standing at the water in the Havelland.

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Shapes and Dreams - Torben Ratzlaff @shapesanddreams.bsky.social · 22d

All aboard! 🚢 Beacon Patrol is OUT NOW on Steam!

Experience cozy, strategic co-op play where you and your crew expand and explore the coastline.

🌊 Cozy vibes, strategic teamwork
🧩 Endless replayability
🛟 Solo or with friends

store.steampowered.com/app/2273850/...

#boardgame #cozygame #indiegame

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you are still looking to learn the rules of NEON HOPE: There was just published a fantastic video by Box Collector. It's a very detailed oriented video about #howtoplay the game: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi8a...

#cardgames #boardgames

Neon Hope: How to Play

YouTube video by Box Collector

www.youtube.com

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are revealing our secret surprise for all backers of NEON HOPE! 😱 Check out the details: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hop...

Let us know if you are excited! 🤩

#boardgame #cardgame #solarpunk #cyberpunk #crowdfunding #lcg #ecg

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEON HOPE will feature the epic cameo of Jason from @meepleminded.bsky.social. Meet his alter ego at an anarchist hacker community in East Berlin. Check out his artwork!

Illustration by @deadbyxmas.bsky.social

#boardgames #cardgames #cyberpunk #solarpunk #hacker

The card Whiz Hat e.V. from the game NEON HOPE.

The card Roman Kedzierski from the game NEON HOPE.

Jason from Meeple Minded as the hacker Roman Kedzierski.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 30

You wanted ALL the updates! 💚 Today we give you ALL the updates! 😱

Find out more about our production timeline, playtesting, conventions... and a secret surprise. 🤫 Check out the update: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hop...

#kickstarter #boardgame #cardgame #cyberpunk #solarpunk

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 27

• Fuzzy surveillance footage is a relic of the past. It's impossible to argue it wasn't you, if the corporation recorded you in 8k SHUD with 120fps. 🔴

Which of those scenarios are you most afraid of? 🫨 (4/4)

Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 27

• Did you recently like a few Anticorp videos on social media? The corporation already knows you are up to no good. 🚨
• You thought those drones in the sky were for same day delivery? Think again. 🤖
(3/4)

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 27

In NEON HOPE we are projecting surveillance capitalism into the future. Corporations are collecting data about your every move – in legal and illegal ways:
• Are you enjoying a beer at the local Späti? Watch out for those uncanny birds watching from the treetops. 🐦
(2/4)

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 27

In the past many were afraid of a future in which the state would surveil our every move – that big brother is watching us. 👁️ What we did not foresee: a future in which big corporations know more about you than you do yourself. 😨 (1/4)
#dystopia #sciencefiction #surveillance #capitalism #boardgames

A robot bird watching people at a späti in Berlin.

A social media network. One person is highlighted as an anomaly.

A surveillance dronge flying over the skyline of Berlin.

View from a surveillance camera. A man is trying to hide his face.

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 20

Fancy some fake fish? 🐟 Then check out SUMS, future Berlin's most expensive sushi place. But hurry up, you need to get to the abandoned e-car factory outside the city to meet an informant. 👤 Explore Berlin's future in NEON HOPE, a #storytelling cardgame where #cyberpunk meets #solarpunk.

SUMS Suhsi. The most expensive place in future Berlin to eat fake fish.

The abandoned e-car factory east of Berlin.

An informant with a Nubicon hoodie inside the abandoned Mega Factory.

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Shapes and Dreams - Torben Ratzlaff @shapesanddreams.bsky.social · Aug 14

After our successful Kickstarter you can meet us at #BRETT Hamburg and play the latest version of NEON HOPE 🌱

Would love to see you there ❤️

#boardgames #cardgames #solarpunk #cyberpunk

Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 14

Want to play the latest version of NEON HOPE? 😮
Meet us at BRETT Hamburg! 👋 👋 👋

#BRETT #boardgames #cardgames #cyberpunk #solarpunk #convention

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Hopeful Games – NEON HOPE @hopefulgames.bsky.social · Aug 14

Want to play the latest version of NEON HOPE? 😮
Meet us at BRETT Hamburg! 👋 👋 👋

#BRETT #boardgames #cardgames #cyberpunk #solarpunk #convention

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Futurism @futurism.bsky.social · Jul 31

If cooperative games like Neon Hope become mainstream, we could foster a culture of collaboration and innovation in tackling real-world issues, bridging technology and community. #futurism

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 30

🇬🇧: Neon Hope (Hopeful Games)
A cooperative cyber/solar‑punk card game for 1–4 players.
Set in a dystopian future Berlin ruled by corporations and hackers, players take on cyberpunk roles with asymmetrical decks, leveraging traits and tech skills to shape a branching story.
Full review on IG

#boardgames components and box in aesthetic pictures

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 30

🇬🇧: Neon Hope (Hopeful Games)
A cooperative cyber/solar‑punk card game for 1–4 players.
Set in a dystopian future Berlin ruled by corporations and hackers, players take on cyberpunk roles with asymmetrical decks, leveraging traits and tech skills to shape a branching story.
Full review on IG

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