Allplay launched Through the Mountains, Through the Desert Deluxe + MORE! on Kickstarter on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and the campaign had already raised $123,006 from 822 backers toward its $10,000 goal as of Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM ET.
The campaign is a Project We Love from Allplay, based in Lenexa, KS. It bundles the new game Through the Mountains with a Through the Desert Deluxe Edition, plus Triskel and 5 of a Kind, giving backers several ways to revisit a classic or start with its sequel.
Key facts
Game: Through the Mountains
Publisher: Allplay
Designer: Reiner Knizia
Platform: Kickstarter
Launch date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
End date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Campaign: Through the Mountains, Through the Desert Deluxe + MORE! on Kickstarter
What is Through the Mountains?
Through the Mountains is Reiner Knizia’s standalone sequel to Through the Desert, first released in 1998. It is a game for 2 to 4 players that takes about 45 minutes to play. Players lead yaks through mountain passes and valleys, and the campaign describes turns as simple to learn, with placement choices that shape scoring.
What else is in the campaign?
The bundle also includes a Through the Desert Deluxe Edition, the abstract game Triskel, and the card game 5 of a Kind. That mix means the campaign works for players who want only the new sequel, players who want a deluxe version of the original, and players who want the full set of four games.
How much do the main pledge tiers cost?
All tiers below have an estimated delivery date of August 2027. The lowest tier that includes Through the Mountains itself is the $39 Standard edition.
| Pledge tier | Price |
| Retailer Pledge (retailers only, credit) | $15 |
| 5 of a Kind | $19 |
| Triskel | $39 |
| Through the Mountains: Standard | $39 |
| 3 Game Standard Bundle | $97 |
| Through the Desert: Deluxe Edition | $99 |
| Through the Mountains: Deluxe Edition | $99 |
| 4 Game Standard Bundle | $136 |
| Through the Desert: Collector’s Edition | $139 |
| Through the Mountains: Collector’s Ed. | $139 |
| 3 Game Deluxe Bundle | $157 |
| 3 Game Collector’s Bundle | $187 |
| 4 Game Deluxe Bundle | $256 |
| Both Collector’s Editions | $267 |
| ALL IN! 4 Game Collector’s Bundle | $316 |
When does the campaign end?
The campaign ends Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST. Backers should check the campaign page for shipping, add-ons, and any updates before the deadline, since Kickstarter campaigns only fund if they reach their goal by that time.
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Source: Through the Mountains, Through the Desert Deluxe + MORE! on Kickstarter
Image: Allplay
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