Kickstarter-Boardgames.

Paddy Samurai · 05-06-2013 1:54pm #1

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 · 06-06-2013 8:50am

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

Fengol · 07-06-2013 8:50am

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 · 07-06-2013 11:39am

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 · 07-06-2013 12:53pm

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 · 11-06-2013 11:51am

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 · 18-06-2013 9:29am

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 · 02-03-2014 11:38pm

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 · 03-03-2014 10:31am

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 · 03-03-2014 2:36pm

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 · 08-03-2014 7:36pm

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 · 21-03-2014 2:59pm

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

I just pledged

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

Star Lord · 21-03-2014 4:06pm

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 · 21-03-2014 4:55pm

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 · 21-03-2014 5:17pm

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Samurai level I assume, given your name?

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

HivemindXX · 10-04-2014 7:16pm

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 · 21-04-2014 4:20pm

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 · 17-12-2014 3:02pm

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 · 19-12-2014 10:52am

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 · 19-12-2014 6:37pm

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 · 29-12-2014 6:08pm

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 · 03-02-2015 2:46pm

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 · 09-03-2015 3:12pm

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 · 27-05-2015 1:53pm

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 · 12-06-2015 1:54pm

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 · 11-09-2015 12:18pm

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 · 12-09-2015 9:42pm

Robot Turtles for the kids.
It is pretty good.

Paddy Samurai · 25-09-2015 4:22pm

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 · 25-09-2015 6:45pm

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 · 03-10-2015 4:04pm

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 · 13-10-2015 4:05pm

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

Kickstarter-Boardgames.

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