Kickstarter-Boardgames.

Paddy Samurai

Has anybody backed any boardgames on kickstarter?.



I backed Xia; Legends of a Drift System ,as I liked the game review and the Stretch goals offered.
I also like the game Canterbury but reckoned I would wait for the public availability as I was not impressed with the Stretch goals offered




Kickstarter Boardgames Link:

http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/tabletop%20games?ref=sidebar

Rev Hellfire

Looked at one or two, but tbh I'm more of a buy it now sort of person.

Fengol

I'm usually put off by the insanely high European shipping costs more than anything.

However, should I find something that looks decent and offers reasonable shipping, I'll back it. So far there's only been a couple though.

'Walk the Plank' and 'Archon: Glory and Machination'

Paddy Samurai

Fengol wrote: »

I'm usually put off by the insanely high European shipping costs more than anything.

Yeah I know what you saying,but what I like in kickstarter is the different levels you can pick include delivery.Mine worked out at €80.00 for the game including the extra strech goals and delivery.Looking at the component quality the games shops will probaly charge €80.00.
Time will tell.........

Also now a few websites offer free post for orders over €100.These are good if you buy a couple of games between yourself and a friend etc.

Boardgames.ie and Uplay.it are two that offer free delivery over €100.00 ,as far as I know.

Fengol

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Yeah I know what you saying,but what I like in kickstarter is the different levels you can pick include delivery.Mine worked out at €80.00 for the game including the extra strech goals and delivery.Looking at the component quality the games shops will probaly charge €80.00.
Time will tell.........

Yeah I actually think the Xia prices are reasonable. I've been tempted to back it myself. But unsure as to how much play it would get since my game group already has Eclipse in its rotation.

HivemindXX

I've gotten Sedition Wars and I'm waiting on Zombicide Season 2, Dungeon Roll and Coup to arrive.

Shipping costs have definitely gone up but a lot of projects have far cheaper shipping for 4/6/10 packs of the game. This tends to bring the price back down to what I consider reasonable. You just need to find some people to agree to go in with you, be willing to try your hand at selling them on or decide that everyone you know is getting boardgames for Christmas this year.

Fengol

The reprint of Wok Star is up on Kickstarter. Not a bad price for EU delivery too.
I've already backed this one.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamesalute/wok-star

Paddy Samurai

Like the look of this one, but no way would I pay 1500.00.
Maybe that's an error ,cos I can't find it on kickstarter yet.

Small World's Designer Edition is a spare-no-expense version of Small World the board game that will ship in 2014; this version of the game is true to Philippe Keyaerts' original wooden prototype.
The Designer Edition will feature:
- 307 deluxe wooden tokens covering all races from the base game and its Cursed!, Grand Dames and Be Not Afraid expansions + the Lost Tribes
- each race will comes in its own individual, lavishly illustrated box
- the banners, special powers and markers that complement the deluxe tokens will all be heat-printed on wood, matching the tokens neatly
- the victory coins will all be distinctive metal coins specially forged for Small World
- the maps will be super-sized copies of Small World's 2-5 player maps, and include a new 6 player map specially designed by Philippe Keyaerts
- the Dragon, the Catapult, the 2 Heroes will all be represented by custom resin miniatures
- the new "Pocket Encyclopedia" from the Kickstarter campaign
The Designer Edition is a true collector's edition. There will be a single production run made, that will include the Designer's Oath copies + a limited number of copies for the retail channel. Days of Wonder doesn't know the exact number yet, because this will partly depend on the success of the current Kickstarter campaign, but once they're gone, they'll be gone!

kickstarter.http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/140135/small-world-designer-edition

or maybe its cancelled

Star Lord

Looks like it's the Small World 2, with the Designer's Oath backer.
Finished up April last year:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daysofwonder/small-world-2-the-return

Paddy Samurai

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Looks like it's the Small World 2, with the Designer's Oath backer.
Finished up April last year:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daysofwonder/small-world-2-the-return

Yeah damo ,found it at the very end.I thought it was digital only.Thks

We are still in the early design stages of the Designer Edition; Back us now and we'll work hard to make your own copy even nicer...
Living outside the USA? Add + $ 50 in shipping fees to your pledge.

By adding $ 320 to your pledge now, you'll receive a Kickstarter exclusive version of our Designer Edition, that will include:

•A deluxe wooden version of the 3 new Races & Special Powers in the Kickstarter Backers Bonus Pack
•A signed plaque - numbered and engraved in your name
•Shipment 3 months ahead of the actual retail release
•An $ 80 discount off the $ 400 retail price of the Designer Edition

richie.c

Just backed Kingdom Builder and Convicted.

Got early bird $70 on Kingdom Builder seems like good value. The Convicted looks a good game, interesting theme to it.

Paddy Samurai

Damn that "eye candy" and my sweet tooth.:mad:

I just pledged

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funforge/tokaido-collectors-edition

Star Lord

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Damn that "eye candy" and my sweet tooth.:mad:

I just pledged

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funforge/tokaido-collectors-edition

Samurai level I assume, given your name?

Gunmonkey

Backed the Heroquest Anniversary set, just hope it doesnt get shut down again.

Recently backed the next Super Dungeon Explore expansion/standalone set, Forgotten King. Now to just get some more games of the base set in and paint the figures soon.

Paddy Samurai

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Samurai level I assume, given your name?

Yeah Damo, it had to be samurai lvl, prepainted minis get me every time

HivemindXX

Backed Catacombs recently. I came across this interesting looking game a good while ago but it was out of print. This kickstarter is a new edition with new artwork and some rules tweaks but seems to be basically the same. Basically it's a dungeon bash game but instead of moving your guy so many squares you flick the disk similar to Pitchcar or Crokinole.

It has EU distribution and relatively cheap shipping too. I've seen a few campaigns that have the EU Friendly banner now and that's a development I'm very glad to see.

Irish Halo

After playing a prototype a few weeks ago at a games day here in the Netherlands I backed Pirates! Card Game on Kickstarter. It was good fun, the creator's surname makes me smile every time I see it and thought £23 was pretty good value. It's reached its target so not too much of a punt (i.e. it will turn up). There's a Dice Tower preview on YouTube as well.

Paddy Samurai

Has anyone backed this one?.



The minatures look amazing in this one ,but not sure that the gameplay is for me.


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/rum-and-bones?ref=category

FutureGuy

The Resistance expansions. 4 copies on the way including all the promos. The hilarious thing is that all 4 of us play in the same play group

MattD1349

with the current shenanigans that is prodos games & the alien vs predator licence I would personally be very wary of backing a game on kickstarter. A complete derth of information despite countless emails & almost a year later with having received nothing.

Paddy Samurai

Having watched a few reviews on the gameplay ,I regret not backing this one ,but at the time i did'nt think I would like it based on the theme(Cowboys and Cthulhu ).
Its getting great reviews and been touted as the replacement for descent 2.0.

Paddy Samurai

This one seems to be flying.So far it has $1625380.00 out of a goal $80000.Love the minatures and the idea of multiple boards for the different senarios.

I'm very tempted ,pity I'm smashed.:(

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806316071/conan

Paddy Samurai

I was determined to buy no more boardgames for a few months ,as I have already gone over my limit. Damn Eric Lang!..... I gave in and backed this based on Lang's past boardgames and the kickstarter exclusives included.
After reading the rule book and watching the game been played , I could'nt say no. :mad:

Paddy Samurai

A game I have been after for the last few years .Pulled the trigger on this new Kickstarter edition.Ends in July so that gives me time to get the money together.:)

Paddy Samurai

So far I myself hav'nt had any problems with my pledges on Kickstarter. Just some info to show the other side of kickstarter.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today they had settled with a crowdfunding campaign creator after they determined that backer money had been spent on personal expenses. This was the very first FTC legal action against a crowdfunding campaign but it strikes an ominous note for all crowdfunding platforms. This specific project occurred on Kickstarter.
The Defendant, Erik Chevalier, set a funding goal to raise $35,000 but closed the Kickstarter campaign at over $122,000. The project was for a board game called The Doom that Came to Atlantic City. Board Games have engendered multiple, highly successful, rewards based crowdfunding campaigns in the past.....

Full Story http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/06/69358-ftc-settles-on-crowdfunding-scam-kickstarter-creator-spent-money-on-personal-expenses/

Paddy Samurai

Now that computer is working again I can catch up a bit.Since I last posted.....

Pulled the trigger on these two





I am seeking professional help and I am attending my first BA(boardgame anonymous) meeting next month.

Moonbeam

Robot Turtles for the kids.
It is pretty good.

Paddy Samurai

Starting on Kickstarter on 29th.......

This is one that I like the look of ,but I will have to have a long think about it,as IMO there are just too many great boardgames and just not enough time.
Like that it has solo play.It reminds me a bit of a video game in that you can level up and save your progress.

1000 mins + gameplay



http://www.the7thcontinent.com/en/index.php

richie.c

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Starting on Kickstarter on 29th.......

This is one that I like the look of ,but I will have to have a long think about it,as IMO there are just too many great boardgames and just not enough time.
Like that it has solo play.It reminds me a bit of a video game in that you can level up and save your progress.

1000 mins + gameplay



http://www.the7thcontinent.com/en/index.php

Looks interesting, thanks for the heads up.

NomadicGray

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Starting on Kickstarter on 29th.......

This is one that I like the look of ,but I will have to have a long think about it,as IMO there are just too many great boardgames and just not enough time.
Like that it has solo play.It reminds me a bit of a video game in that you can level up and save your progress.

1000 mins + gameplay



http://www.the7thcontinent.com/en/index.php

I will look into this, always looking for something with solo play

Paddy Samurai

Only started a couple of hours ago.
Expected to break all kickstarter records and rake in the cash. Nearly 1000 collectors editions sold already.

richie.c

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Only started a couple of hours ago.
Expected to break all kickstarter records and rake in the cash. Nearly 1000 collectors editions sold already.

Too many kickstarters, between Scythe, 7th continent and the new Arcadia quest next month - I'll be broke......

Paddy Samurai

richie.c wrote: »

Too many kickstarters, between Scythe, 7th continent and the new Arcadia quest next month - I'll be broke......

Did'nt know about new Arcadia Quest :mad:

But will have to let it go along with 7th continent and hope to pick them up sometime in the future ,as I am smashed with Xmas on the way.Also have my eye on the new reprint of Through the Ages ,which looks amazing.
After a lot of thought and watching a ton of reviews I decided to go with Scythe as a xmas present to myself from wife.
I will tell her when she gets paid at end of month,she doesnt know yet.;)

richie.c

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Did'nt know about new Arcadia Quest :mad:

But will have to let it go along with 7th continent and hope to pick them up sometime in the future ,as I am smashed with Xmas on the way.Also have my eye on the new reprint of Through the Ages ,which looks amazing.
After a lot of thought and watching a ton of reviews I decided to go with Scythe as a xmas present to myself from wife.
I will tell her when she gets paid at end of month,she doesnt know yet.;)

I know how you feel, really like the look of Scythe, backed Tuscany/Viticulture by Stegmaier games previously and nothing but good things to say about the game and the company and $68 for the base game + SG's shipped seems a great price.

I missed the last Arcadia quest KS so don't think I'll miss the new one. Really love the Chibi miniatures.

That leaves 7th continent which while it looks very good I'm finding it hard to justify over €100 for what is essentially a card game. Definitely won't buy at retail due to the fact there are too many exclusives.

Maybe I'll talk nice to the wife.;)

Paddy Samurai

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Only started a couple of hours ago.
Expected to break all kickstarter records and rake in the cash. Nearly 1000 collectors editions sold already.

Had second thoughts on this one and cancelled my pledge.Just too many great games on kickstarter this month

Paddy Samurai

If I had the money to spare I would give this one a go.Love that you can level up your heros and come back from the dead.

richie.c

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

If I had the money to spare I would give this one a go.Love that you can level up your heros and come back from the dead.

I did the opposite of you, I dropped my pledge for Swords and Sorcery and backed scythe. I pledged a dollar for 7th continent and will decide in January when the pledge manager is out.
Arcadia Quest starts Nov 12th.
I think I will have to stay away from kickstarter for a while after this.

Paddy Samurai

richie.c wrote: »

I did the opposite of you, I dropped my pledge for Swords and Sorcery and backed scythe. I pledged a dollar for 7th continent and will decide in January when the pledge manager is out.
Arcadia Quest starts Nov 12th.
I think I will have to stay away from kickstarter for a while after this.

I am doing well despite all the temptation in the last few months.I have only made one pledge.
I pledged a dollar for cthulhu wars 2 as its a way of getting a couple of expansions way cheaper than retail. Thats if I decide to go ahead.
I also entered the boardgame geek comp for a copy of Swords and Sorcery , just for the hell of it.

Star Lord

Two of my friends are currently running a Kickstarter to try to get their board game made. (I've checked with Raphael that it's ok to post about it!) Unfortunately, it seems to be 'high tide' for games on Kickstarter at the minute, so struggling to get noticed enough without the funds to have run an extensive campaign prior to the Kickstarter launch. They've playtested it to death, and it seems to be a great game, so if any of you care to take a look or help spread the word, that'd be great!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceduck/el-presidente/

Paddy Samurai

I liked the boardgame,so decided to back the cardgame. Given the price including shipping ,this will probably be cheaper than retail.

Paddy Samurai

richie.c wrote: »

I missed the last Arcadia quest KS so don't think I'll miss the new one. Really love the Chibi miniatures.

A lot simpler game ,probably aimed at the family/younger kids market.But if they keep adding "exclusive kickstarter" Chibi miniatures ,this could be worth getting.Up to 12 figures total ,so far....................



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/masmorra-dungeons-of-arcadia?ref=card

Paddy Samurai

Not one for me ,but might interest people new to boardgames.
Deeper than it looks,at first glance.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roxley/santorini-learn-it-in-30-seconds-play-it-for-life?ref=card

Paddy Samurai

Not for me,but damn thats some amount of money collected so far.
2 Million+ STG.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/dark-soulstm-the-board-game?ref=category

DinoRex

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Not for me,but damn thats some amount of money collected so far.
2 Million+ STG.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/dark-soulstm-the-board-game?ref=category

Yeah. I'm a huge Dark Souls fan and big player of boardgames, but this just looks like overpriced plastic.

Looking forward to the Bloodborne game though as it's by Eric M Lang who has an excellent track record for making great games.

Paddy Samurai

I would have loved to get a copy of this,I hear its an amazing game experience.
At the time ,if I could have got someone to put the models together and maybe paint them ,I might have scraped the money together.

Sry now , But still don't have the money ,or skill for model assembly and painting


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster?ref=nav_search

Paddy Samurai

Just backed this one.
Although I was originally only thinking about it.Rahdo's
walkthough was the final push.
I was hoping to wait till retail till I bought this one,but the KS exclusives mean I would be crazy to wait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_oFIIMSN8





https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awakenrealms/this-war-of-mine-the-board-game?ref=card

Greg81

Paddy Samurai wrote: »

Just backed this one.

Done the same few day ago. It will be huge.

Space Race.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2063846379/space-race-the-card-game

Only 4hrs left unfortunately but it looks great. I gave them a chance.

Greg81

Vikings Gone Wild looks interesting.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/372651021/vikings-gone-wild-the-board-game

Video

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2128011/video-669744-h264_high.mp4

Greg81

Jail Break.

Another project i just backed.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/123011644/jail-break-a-game-for-2-6-inmates-0

Paddy Samurai

Did anyone back massive darkness?.
Not sure myself,120 is a lot even for all the KS exclusives.
But damn they do look amazing.Also not sure about gameplay.

Paddy Samurai

Greg81 wrote: »

Jail Break.

Another project i just backed.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/123011644/jail-break-a-game-for-2-6-inmates-0

I know it's late,but just checked it out.Like pirate republic it did'nt succeed.But I see pirate republic is coming back in the future.Maybe jail break will too.