A Charming, Cozy Japanese Festival Board Game Experience, Coming to Kickstarter
Kansas City, MO – March 5, 2025 – Mugen Gaming is delighted to announce that En-nichi, a cozy Japanese festival board game, will soon debut on Kickstarter in an all-new English edition! This launch marks Mugen Gaming’s first partnership with Vala Foundry, a new tabletop publishing division of Vala Marketing.
Designed to capture the atmosphere of a traditional matsuri, En-nichi brings players together in a cozy competition to collect prizes. The board game is designed by Japanese designers, and is complete with inviting stalls, festival games, and adorable art. It is perfect for families and casual gamers who are seeking something authentically Japanese while maintaining quick and easy-to-learn gameplay.
“En-nichi is all about celebrating the atmosphere of Japanese festivals, and we’re incredibly excited to share that tradition with players everywhere,” said Ai Namima-Davidson, Co-Owner of Mugen Gaming. “Seeing it reach new audiences with the care and cultural respect Vala Foundry brings is so meaningful for our team.”
The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will invite backers to experience En-nichi in English for the first time, featuring a localization that preserves the warmth, simplicity, and festival atmosphere that made it a favorite in Japan.
“From the moment we first played the Japanese version of En-nichi, our team knew it was something special,” said Grant Mielke, CEO of Vala Foundry. “Our goal is to support a localization that feels welcoming to new players while staying true to the festival experience we fell in love with.”
Building on the excitement surrounding its Sword World RPG crowdfunding campaign, Mugen Gaming continues to expand its global presence with projects that celebrate Japanese creativity and design.
Players can sign up for updates, early launch access, and get a free gift here: https://mugengaming.com/pages/en-nichi-pre-launch
About Mugen Gaming
Mugen Gaming is a Kansas City-based publisher of tabletop roleplaying games. The company focuses on bringing Japanese board games and RPG titles to English-speaking audiences through faithful localization and ongoing community support.
About Vala Foundry
Vala Foundry is the independent game publishing division of Vala Marketing, dedicated to developing innovative games, zines, books, and accessories for players worldwide. Offering flexible partnership models, tailored collaborations, and game design, Vala Foundry empowers creators while ensuring high-quality production, marketing, and global distribution.
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