Title: Jason and the Argonauts Sails Onto BackerKit on 7 May

URL Source: https://www.backseatgamer.com/news/jason-and-the-argonauts-sails-onto-backerkit-on-7-may

Published Time: 2026-05-05T09:03:08Z

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Anyone who lost an evening (or twelve) to Hercules and the 12 Labors has a new myth to tackle. Envy Born Games is launching Jason and the Argonauts on BackerKit on 7 May, a standalone solo dice-and-card game that sails the Argo across the Aegean in pursuit of the Golden Fleece.

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It's built in the same family as Hercules and the 12 Labors, the publisher's solo hit that pulled strong reviews and a loyal following on BoardGameGeek. The DNA is the same (dice rolling, dice manipulation, hand management), with a boss-battler structure built around mythological encounters. Expect harpies, the clashing Symplegades, the brass-footed bulls of Colchis and Hera meddling at every turn.

You play Jason, commanding the Argo and the legendary roster: Heracles, Atalanta, Orpheus, the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) and the rest of the Avengers-assemble lineup that gives the myth its flavour. The launch is part of BackerKit's Pocketopia 2026, the platform's annual showcase for portable, easy-to-learn tabletop games kicking off 7 May. Last year's Pocketopia pulled in over $972K across 60+ creators, and 2026 is shaping up larger with 50-plus pocket-format projects.

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Solo gaming has had a real surge in 2026, with everything from Fallout: Wasteland Wanderer to the 20 Strong system proving that single-player tabletop is no longer an afterthought. Mythological theming travels well in this corner of the hobby. Hercules and the 12 Labors landed precisely because the labours are bite-sized, replayable boss fights with strong narrative hooks, and Jason's voyage offers similar structure with a different feel.

If you're after something to throw in your bag for hotel-room evenings or quiet nights in, Envy Born's Pocketopia entry is worth a look on launch day. The campaign page is already live for follows ahead of the 7 May go-live.

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**Sources:**[BackerKit](https://www.backseatgamer.com/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backerkit.com%2Fc%2Fprojects%2Fenvy-born-games%2Fjason-and-the-argonauts&returnUrl=%2Fnews%2Fjason-and-the-argonauts-sails-onto-backerkit-on-7-may) | [Envy Born Games](https://www.backseatgamer.com/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenvyborngames.com%2Fproducts%2Fjason-and-the-argonauts&returnUrl=%2Fnews%2Fjason-and-the-argonauts-sails-onto-backerkit-on-7-may) | [Pocketopia 2026](https://www.backseatgamer.com/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backerkit.com%2Fc%2Fcollections%2Fpocketopia-2026&returnUrl=%2Fnews%2Fjason-and-the-argonauts-sails-onto-backerkit-on-7-may)
