Kickstarter Journeys: Recent Episodes
Wesley Woodbury
Join me as I take some time each week to discuss successful kickstarter projects with the very people who risked it all to create them! Each episode will range from 20-40 minutes, asking questions that are integral to running a successful crowdfunding campaign. The focus will be on tabletop games and accessories, but as time goes on there is always the opportunity to branch out further.
Thanks for listening! Feel free to check out the Fun in 5 YouTube channel, soon to have Kickstarter campaign content. 😃
Today I spoke with a master wordsmith, so talented with letters that he can just rip the vowels right out of words and create an interesting game out of it! Learn about this first time creator's experience launching, then relaunching, his 2-6 player card game about words! He tells us a bit about choosing reviewers, managing prototype costs, and establishing a unique scoring track.
Check out the Koi Kickstarter page HERE
& Have a look at Refuge: Terrors of the Deep HERE
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Today I spoke with a master wordsmith, so talented with letters that he can just rip the vowels right out of words and create an interesting game out of it! Learn about this first time creator's experience launching, then relaunching, his 2-6 player card game about words! He tells us a bit about choosing reviewers, managing prototype costs, and establishing a unique scoring track.
Want to see the VOWL campaign?, HERE IT IS
Want to see the Board Game Bulletin website for free online magazines and game articles... HERE IT IS
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Things are getting squirrelly around here! James Staley, of Tin Robot Games, tells us about his Kickstarter journeys beginning with Tanks! or no thanks, Queen of Scots, and Nutty Squirrels of the Oakwood Forest. Some great business tips and general strategies to share here!
See the current Kickstarter HERE.
Check out Tin Robot Games HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Some launch day reflections for Questeros.
Campaign is live, check it out here:
http://kck.st/3rl8u5G
Always be yourself, unless you can can be Batman, then always be Batman! I had the pleasure of speaking with Daryl Andrews, co-designer of the solo Batman, the Dark Knight Returns game that came to Kickstarter this March. Learn about creating solo games, working with licences, mastering custom components, and some thoughts on Kickstarter and pledge managers! It was a great opportunity to speak with an experienced designer (he also designed Sagrada, City of Gears, and many many other games!).
Want to see the Batman campaign?, HERE IT IS
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
From the United Kingdom, I join Oliver Josiah of the Ministry of Meeples game company. He and his spouse created a game of godly development in their independent title, Theurgy. It is described as "Jealous gods clash in this deeply immersive midweight strategy game for 1-6 players".
Learn about how the game came to be, some of the kickstarter hurdles they overcame, and how it was more successful as a relaunch due to some significant changes to price and components!
Want to see the Theurgy campaign?, HERE IT IS
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Interviews, Video, and Promo Images
INTERVIEWS
Desks & Dorks
Chasing XP
Kicking Tables
Talking up what makes Q different (Art, and multipurpose deck, and price)
VIDEO
Time and images and voice and music
Storyline ... brief but impactful
Visual outline for creator
Proofing
PROMO IMAGES
Minimal words/text
Proper size (square seems preferred)
Placement/timing
Using a professsional during live campaign *(Backerkit)
PREVIEWS
Quackalope
Boardgames In A Minute
Circle of Nerds
TwoGun Pixie
Logan Chops
Only a week to go, everything seems to be lining up well ... but time will tell! My fate is in the cards.
Lance Myxter, AKA The Undead Viking, shares some of his extensive experience with Kickstarter and the gaming business as a whole. He has played a part in game development, marketing, design and more with Grey Fox Games, and previously with Tasty Minstrel Games. He shares some interesting stories that we can learn some Kickstarter lessons from!
Want to see the Ragnarocks campaign?, HERE IT IS.
Check out Grey Fox Games website here.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Just 3 weeks out from FunDaMental Games next Kickstarter, a little game called Questeros.
In this personal Sidequest episode I speak about the concept and marketing strategies of the game, some of the challenges we must overcome, and the methodology on when to send games out to previewers. Also beginning my first journey with a planned pledge manager, a commitment I have not done with any prior campaigns.
Over the next six weeks more Sidequests will pop up, focused on the pre, during, and post Kickstarter Journey for the Questeros game.
Thanks for listening!
Wes
Ami Baio created a company called Pink Tiger Games a few years back. Her company motto is "We make sweet, kind games to connect people and make them feel seen and heard." Learn how she approaches this in her games, and her very sincere and subtle way of approaching Kickstarter as a funding platform for her card games!
Want to see the campaign, HERE IT IS.
Check out Pink Tiger Games website here.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
In this episode I spoke with a Cult! Well maybe not a cult, but a creator of Cult of the Deep, a hidden traitor / dice game that launched and funded on Kickstarter this February! As of the recording of this episode they've nearly doubled their funding goal and are on track to exceed $50,000 USD! Find out some of their game design and marketing strategies in our discussion.
Want to see the campaign, HERE IT IS.
Check out their website here.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
In this episode I discovered what a Cryptid really is, and many other cool things! Most importantly, Chip Cole shares three big things he did that turned a $5k campaign into a $50k campaign when he relaunched Harry's Place into Cryptid Cafe! Definitely worth a listen to anyone who is designing a kickstarter, or who has failed one and is looking for a success story to learn from.
Want to see the campaign, check out CRYPTID CAFE on Kickstarter.
Curious about the original campaign? check out HARRY's PLACE here.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with all 3 people that brought Dogs BOND to life on Kickstarter earlier this year. We talk about the great diversity presented in their game, the video creation process, and some of the anxiety of launching a Kickstarter during a worldwide pandemic!
Want to see the campaign, check it out HERE.
Want to look into ordering a copy, check it out HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A role playing game focused on Beards...who knew something like this could generate almost $5,000 on Kickstarter? Hear about Tony's journey in putting this Zine RPG together, and learn about his collaboration with Terrible Games as they plan to launch another one, called Repugnant! (Follow along or see the campaign HERE)
Check out the original Kickstarter for Beards and Beyond HERE
We talked a bit about Plus One XP, check it out HERE
And during this chat we talked about an intriguing site called WEAVE, heres a link...
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
First time creator Aaron Smith put together "The Best Game in the Eweniverse" back in 2018, and delivered it in 2019. Although a few years have gone by, his game is still available for purchase and is another example of successful funding on the platform. Hear what he has to say about his Journey!
Check out the Sheeple Kickstarter
Find the game on Amazon HERE
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
As a new creator, finding avenues to sell your games post-kickstarter can be a challenge. Rob Wynkoop has built an online game store that focuses on selling kickstarter based board games, even including an option to sell through his site. Learn a bit about his perspective on being a kickstarter retail boardgame store in this episode of Kickstarter Journeys.
Visit the Kickstarter Board Games website HERE
https://kickstartedgames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1oqB7VjC686L_HtykyQNNIBQeD9_YT5a2rVaiTujGukwgrBpn7eWHARlA
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Matthew Hocker composed a beautiful word game featuring anthromorphic animals in a successful kickstarter in 2019.
Learn how he did it, and what he's up to next. Also learn about digital playtesting, and how Break My Game is a growing community of dedicated gamers that playtest multiple times every single week!
Check out their Composition Kickstarter
Join the Break My Game Discord Channel to playtest your own TTS game! HERE...https://discord.gg/XtB2QXNw
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
In today's episode I take a break from a standard creator interview, and spend some time with a talented boardgame content creator to hear what they have to say about Kickstarter. Jesse, the creator and host of the Quackalope youtube channel, was kind enough to chat with me about a few Kickstarter related topics.
Included are discussions on why Kickstarter is a positive influence in the hobby, what selection criteria is used for his channel, and some of the common mistakes seen in some games and Kickstarter content. Come and check it out!
Also, a few links...
The Quackalope YouTube Channel
The Paddle discord channel
11 Amazing Duck Facts (including the one about gender changing!)
Thanks for listening!
Learn how a new game company has tried approaching the hobby. From a $150 monster of a space game, to a $7 small scall card game, Rob McBride is learning all about the industry as he explores Kickstarter.
In this episode we talk about Dig! and Overbattle, with some thoughts on conventions, prototypes, previewers, and more.
Check out their Dig! Kickstarter
Or take a look at Overbattle
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A young, yet powerful wizard embarks on a Kickstarter Journey of magical proportions... meet Mike Bregel, the creator of Wizards & Relics. He did all of the artwork for this very visual card game, as well as the graphic design and kickstarter page, and more! Learn about how he prepared some of these challenging aspects during his first Kickstarter campaign.
Visit the Kickstarter Page here: Wizards & Relics
We spoke of some of the amazing advice of Mark Rosewater (of MTG fame), here is one such article!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode we dive deep... VERY deep. The deepest place on Earth, The Marianna Trench! A very talented artist and graphic designer, Tristam Rossin, has now delved into his own game company called Bright Light Games. He has already done art for several published and soon to be published games, but now we see him venture out on his own. Enjoy!
Visit the Kickstarter Page here: The Mariana Trench
Visit his website here, he is open to commissions as well! Bright Light Games
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A very successful microgame launched last year by a new creator, the game was simply called RUNE. Then, a completely different style of game (visually and mechanically) was created called Kingdom Candy: Monsters. Another success! Listen to the creators process and how he developed a partnership to relaunch Rune this year!
Have a look at the RUNE campaign page HERE
And have a look at Kingdoms Candy site, HERE
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A perfect blend of game designer, game developer (Jonny Pac), artists, graphic designers, and a superb manufacturer (Panda Games) has crafted a wonderful kickstarter campaign and boardgame. Learn how deckbuilding and worker placement merged together, and how they shared the prototypes and TTS of the game. Some great learnings from a campaign that has raised over half a million US dollars with just under a week left in its campaign at the time of recording!
Have a look at their awesome campaign page HERE.
And we mentioned their climb on the Boardgame Geek site, here is the games page...
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A first time successful creator joins the show to share of his experiences. From coming up with the game, to figuring out how to create and playtest it, and some of the challenges he experienced running his first crowfunding campaign. Come have a listen to Jim and his store about Kleos!
Have a look at his Kickstarter campaign page here!
And here is Azure Horizon Games website...
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Want to hear the story behind a $2,000,000 Kickstarter campaign? The background of how Frostpunk was turned from a video game to a board game is told by Jakub Wiśniewski, of Glass Cannon Unplugged. This is the FIRST boardgame kickstarter to originate in Poland. Learn about his philosophies to creating great content, and how important a team of people is to the success of games created in this scope. And in his words, remember that your backers are not only customers, they are investors and dream makers... so inspirational!
The campaign is still on, live until Oct 28th (offering a 25% discount on MSRP). Go check it out here: FROSTPUNK
Also, for more info you can see their website for Glass Cannon Unplugged
And did you watch that intro video! Go visit HEXY STUDIO to see what else they've done.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A new style of RPG that involves a backstory created during gameplay, and a novel use of a Tarot deck. Check out what Steve Dee has to say about his successful Relics campaign, and some lessons learned in his game design experiences.
Here is a link to the Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/2U8iCxT
Check out their products on DriveThru RPG, here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/306952/Relics-A-Game-of-Angels-Official-Tarot-Deck?manufacturers_id=11933
and the Baby Bedtime game discussed during the podcast!
https://thequestsuppliers.com.au/collections/instock/products/baby-dragon-bedtime?_pos=1&_sid=9c938881c&_ss=r&fbclid=IwAR2CM5QREDxJoruxqL1BCx0JJMwb4k8qmEY0uZbgQYejhqKgQ7dGXi0w4aM#
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Dice, infantry, tanks, and more populate the boardgame called Dice Command, created by Sam Cristall and Tyler Holman of Ejected Planet. Listen to how these two first time Kickstarter creators planned out their game and funded it on Day 1!
Here is a link to the Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/2GprMp4
Learn more about their company, Ejected Planet, here:
https://www.ejectedplanet.com/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
For Episode 50 I was approached by a fellow game designer, and fan of the Podcast, about conducting an interview with me. Having heard similar things on other podcasts, I thought this would be a great way to celebrate having 50 episodes, and funding 5 different campaigns now over the past 2 years.
Have a listen, see what kind of approaches I have taken to this amazing hobby and game design, and see if some of my strategies work for you!
Thanks to all of the listeners and supporters, really looking forward to continuing on!
As for the guest interviewer, Michael Bregel will be Kickstarting his own game called Wizards & Relics in November. I highly recommend this as a light yet strategic, fun multiplayer experience! Learn more about his game in the links below:
Wizards & Relics Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2221795751466374
Wizards & Relics Website:https://mailchi.mp/235c1ba3a762/wizardsandrelics
This interview features another first time creator who smashed through with over $100,000 USD raised on their 2-3 player social deduction game, Mantis Falls. Discover how unique gameplay, displayed awards, and enthusiastic reviewers helped launch this campaign to success!
Here is a link to the original Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/2NLeKSw
And if you want to get a late copy of the game, check out the Gamefound late pledge offer here:
https://gamefound.com/projects/distant-rabbit-games/mantis-falls-a-game-of-trust#/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
First time creator Anthony Gibbins discusses how his passion for language and teaching turned into making a card game. From its elegant, simple art style to its easy to learn but in depth strategy, Bellum Sacrum is worth taking a look at!
Here is a link to the original Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/2KjG35k
The Legonium site mentioned in our chat is here: http://www.legonium.com/
And if you want to get a late copy of the game, drop in here to see the website, and send your request:
https://www.bellumsacrumgame.com/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
This episode features a creator who has run just 2 Kickstarters, but exceeded $100,000 on each of their games! Mal shares his initial foray into game creation and Kickstarter with his fun, simple card game about the experiences of travelling. With such amazing success in that game, he went on to create a game about one of his passions, film making, with Roll Camera.
Learn about his advancement from card to board game creation, and maybe gain some more insight to help you with your next campaign!
Check out his most recent KS at: http://kck.st/2ZrKoLG
Mal's games are available to purchase if you visit here: http://missedks.rollcameragame.com/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Come and have a listen to a first time Kickstarter creators experience after the journey!
Thats right, John DeCampos is back, this time sharing his thoughts on how the Kickstarter for Token Terrors: Battlegrounds performed, lessons learned, and some insight into previews and playthroughs.
TOKEN TERRORS KS PAGE
Check out his website for Terrible Games
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Have you ever been lost in the Backwoods? Today it might not be too hard to find your way out, but back in 1830 life was much different! I once died in those woods alongside Kickstarter Creator Ryan Williams! Ryan launched, then relaunched, this 1-4 player co-operative survival boardgame with some strong success the second time around. Have a listen and learn about his cost effective, independently driven effort to get his game creation out to the world!
Have a look at the Backwoods Kickstarter campaign here!
Ryans game company, Most High Designs, is located here...
And on the show we talked a little about the Indie Game Alliance!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
in this episode I speak with Marc Specter, who is currently funding an expansion called Endangered: New Species which has already funded, and is almost at $50,000 on Kickstarter (as of Aug 14th 2020). Marc has 5 other projects that funded, and has some great experience with the crowdfunding platform. Learn about Marc's thoughts on theme focused games such as Endangered, and some of the process that goes into creating an expansion.
Marc and The Grand Gamers Guild is always on the lookout for new and interesting game concepts, so don't be afraid to reach out on his website. https://grandgamersguild.com
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Heather O'Neill shares her experiences with 9th Level Games. They have been crowdfunding on Kickstarter since 2013 with some great games and Zines. Some examples include "Kobolds Ate My Baby", "Meeple Party", and "Pavlov's Dogs". Learn a little about what a Zine is, and why 9th Level is continuing with Kickstarter after all these years.
Mazes RPG Kickstarer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/9thlevel/mazes-rpg-zines-every-3-months-zinequest2?ref=profile_created
9th Level Games Website: https://www.9thlevel.com/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Have you ever heard of Smirk n' Dagger Games? After 16 years of self publishing, Curt Covert has now come to crowdfunding! Hear what he has to say about the distribution of board games has changed, what prompted him to jump into Kickstarter, and how he was able to create a mid-campaign spike in both Cindr and The Night Cage this year!
"Smirk and Dagger is widely known for their love of backstabbing games, and more recently has broadened their appeal with the Smirk and Laughter line - but all built on a simple premise... that when you engage people on an emotional level, you create a more memorable experience at the gaming table."
The Night Cage Kickstarter: https://www.smirkanddagger.com/smirk-home
Smirk and Dagger site: http://kck.st/32h4hqL
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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An amazing beautiful game, with very unique cards and a perfectly crafted video. Canvas raised over $700,000 on Kickstarter, and Jeff from Road to Infamy has several other games to talk about in this interview.
Check out the Canvas Kickstarter page here.
Have a look at Road to Infamy's website here.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
A quick summary of the past ten guests, and some of what we talked about in their episodes. These recaps are primarily for people new to the podcast that may want to know if some of the prior guests would be of interest for them to listen to.
Ep. 31 Jeremy Rozenhart with Wizard Thieves
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Producing and Shipping with same company
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Creating a fun video with real people
Ep. 32 Lake Leafty with EBG Magazine
- Selling advertisements and digital products
Ep. 33 Andrew Lowen with Advertising
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PreMarketing
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Building a circle of marketing with Email, FB group, and KS
Ep. 34 Richard MacCrae and Corey Keller
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Publishing a variety of games beginning with KS
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Making a thematic game (ie Lattte Throwdown)
Ep. 35 Joe Slack, designer of KS games
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King of Indecision and Kingdoms Candy Monsters
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Book writing. - Relics of Rajivahara
Ep. 36 Jonny Vance with Poo Pocalypse
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Daring to go against others opinion
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Thematic marketing
Ep. 37 Ammon Anderson with TACO.
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Understanding that people don't follow everywhere
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Using TTS for playtests
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Upsizing a box based on shipping costs
Ep. 38 Kristian Fosh with Catapult Kingdoms
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Build what you believe in
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Working with a publisher that KS your game
Ep. 39 John DeCampos with Token Terrors
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A PreKS episode. How to build a company.
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The long process of game creation and KS building.
Ep. 40 Brenna Noonan with Quillsilver Studios
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Building a beautiful game concept with Everdell
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Developing and marketing games
Next up...
Jeff Chin with Canvas
Heather O'Neill with 9th level games (Pavlov's Dogs and Goblins are my baby)
Curt Covert with The Night Cage
Marc Spectre of Grand gamers guild, about his many games and upcoming Endangered expansion
And many more! Will be at 50 episodes before we know it.
Its been 4 weeks since DIE in the Dungeon funded, and now I take a few minutes to discuss the funds, the fees, the followers, the video, and more. And then I discuss four different pledge manager options, just based on personal opinion/perspectives.
In the 40th episode of Kickstarter Journeys I had a chance to talk to Brenna Noonan, a game developer and marketer that has been involved in more than 40 boardgames over the past 4 years. Some highlights that we talk about include the Everdell tree, and how her new company, Quillsilver Studios, was involved with the live Ascension Tactics kickstarter campaign.
You can see some of Brenna's game involvement on her website here...
The Ascension Tactics campaign is live here...
And you can see the Quillsilver Studios site here...
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Come and have a listen to a first time Kickstarter creators journey before the journey!
Thats right, John DeCampos is sharing the process that led him to the point of his launch, only a few days away as of the launch of this episode! We talk about the creation of his minis, his game, and his company as he developed towards the full Kickstarter launch. Follow his launch and his progress when the campaign goes live by clicking Follow HERE.
Check out his preview page if you are listening before the launch:
PRELAUNCH PAGE
Check out his website for Terrible Games
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
The designer of Catapult Kingdom shares his thoughts on his nostalgic creation of the game, and how he built up prototypes and interest over the past few years. If you are interested in hearing what it can be like to work with a separate publisher doing a Kickstarter for your game, this is a great episode for you!
See their Kickstarter page at Catapult Kingdoms on Kickstarter
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
Editing for this episode was provided by Lukas Phillip Stanley.
Do you enjoy Taco Tuesdays? What... you don't? Well that could change if you had this game. T.A.C.O. is a strategic party game for 2-8 players. It's about collecting Taco Points before they run out. Out-think and out-taco your competitors by linking ingredient effects to strip your opponents' tacos and win all the Taco Points and the Taco Trophy! Your Taco Tuesdays will never be the same!
This creator is very knowledgeable, with 20 years in graphic design, and a prior art-based kickstarter that raised over $8,000 US. In this episode we talk about how followers don't jump in on everything you do, we discuss how it can be challenging to get some types of games serious reviews, and plenty of chatter about art and game creation.
Here is the TACO Kickstarter Link
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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This Kickstarter Journeys Sidequest features a short discussion about the ending results of DIE in the Dungeon, and three things to be aware of and work on once your KS has funded. I share my thoughts on post kickstarter communications, including planned updates. Also some examples of things I do between a KS finishing and a game production beginning. Hope it helps a few of you!
Wes
This is my crappiest podcast episode ever! It is full of Poo.... Poo Pocalypse that is. Game Designer Jonny Vance walks us through how he came up with his game, the thought process behind his marketing efforts, and how he hopes to continue to grow this very successful card game. Don't be fooled by the games title and concept, this guy has some wonderful thoughts on marketing and Kickstarter foundations. And here is a link to Poo Pocalypse on Kickstarter! To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
DIE in the Dungeon is in its final 48 hours of its journey, at least the live part of it anyhow!
In here I talk about followers, new components, and how to share and create changes in your game that may impact "conversion" when the final 48hour emails from Kickstarter roll out.
Want to see the campaign finish off? Heres a link to it.
http://kck.st/2XrItWy
Joe Slack... game designer, writer, and soon to be independent boardgame publisher with Crazy Like a Box games and his upcoming Kickstarter called Relics of Rajivahara. Joe shares the struggles of funding. Relics of Rajivahara gets some discussion as well, which is Tristams next major game, launching on Kickstarter on July 7th! Here is a link to Crazy Like a Box games website. And here is a link to Joes First Kickstarter effort, Cunning Linguistics! To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice introduction by Marilena D.
DIE in the Dungeon is 2 weeks into its 3 week crowdfunding efforts, and some more in-journey information to share with anyone who wants to learn from a campaign while it is still live!
In this episode I talk about Crowdfunding Support emails/messages, Keeping your Backers engaged, and finding ways to share your game/campaign through others social channels.
In this episode I speak with game publisher Richard MacRae, of Analog Game Studios. He is accompanied by Corey Keller, the game designer of their most recent Kickstarter game, Latte Throwdown. Richard talks about the experiences of using Kickstarter to gauge the interest and audience for their games. Corey shares how he markets and plays the game to help engage others about the game he designed.
Here is a link to Analog Game Studios website.
And here is a link to Latte Throwdown on KS!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In the fourth episode of the DIE in the Dungeon sidequest series I dive into some of the things I am doing to keep the campaign alive during the "trough". As of day 6 the game is well over its funding goal, with almost 600 backers and a few SGs unlocked... so how do I keep it going?
1 - Staggered content of videos/reviews (Rolling Solo, OneStop CoOp Shop, Logan Chops)
2 - Backer engagement, encouraging sharing through fun challenges directly related to the game and the final production.
3 - Advertising, paid and unpaid, using different strategies at different points in the campaign
More sidequest info to come! This Journey is still in full swing with 14 days to go as of the launch of this podcast episode!
This episode is a bit different than most, featuring a game designer who also supports Kickstarter campaigns through pre-marketing, consultation, landing page creations, and more! Andrew Lowen, with his company Next Level Web, has helped several games develop strong marketing strategies to get their games in front of people who would really like them (and in turn, back them).
Games include The Isofarian Gaurd, Mint Control, Open Ocean, and DIE in the Dungeon! (yes, thats my game there).
Learn some of his thoughts on how to market early on (and how EVERY post you make is actually a form of marketing), how to advertise, and thoughts on other aspects of game sharing.
Want to reach out to Andrew? Here's a link to Next Level Web.
Curious about his highest performing consultation? Here's a link to Isofarian Gaurd.
Haven't seen DIE in the Dungeon yet? Check it out!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Episode 3 discusses Launch Day and beyond!
What I think about and work on the day prior
What I focus on the day of
How to engage and discuss with backers
How to plan for the inevitable "lull", and some of my planned strategies
Hope this listen is helpful!
Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fundamentalgames/die-in-the-dungeon?ref=72tun1
The second in a series of mini episodes that will follow the Journey of my Kickstarter for DIE in the Dungeon (DitD). This episode focuses on Game Preview and Review videos. Who I chose to use, and what they bring to the table. Hope this little review of reviewers helps you in the future!
This episode features another first for the podcast, a creator that is selling a digital only product! How do you get people to want to pay for something they can't smell, hear, or feel? Well, you give them a beautiful, digital rendition of a magazine! This bi-monthly magazine is all about what I regularly interview guests about... board games! We talk about paid ads, and about influencers in different aspects.
Here is the Digital Magazine's KS Page
And here is the podcast we discuss, Getting Geeky with Gamer Leaf
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Episode 31 features a fellow Canadian, Jeremy Rozenhart. Jeremy created a quick, fun, fantasy themed dexterity/party style game that raised over $5,000 USD on Kickstarter. Pretty awesome!
Jeremy talks about how he made his own video through setting up a street performance, and how his manufacturer is also his shipping company (link below).
Here is the Wizard Thieves Kickstarter Page.
And here is the manufacturer AND shipper of Jeremy's game, InkPlay Games.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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RECAP #3
Ep 21 Rachael Blaske – Mint Control
Learned about low price point games, mass production quantities, and building a company based on a theme (Mint Tins)
Ep 22 Justin Burgess – WTF
Learned about creating a game based on a specific niche/community, and what efforts may be needed to expand from there.
Ep 23 Dan Letzring – Leitman Games (Squire for Hire and Adventure Tactics)
Learned about created a diverse offering of games within a company, and how to bring a popular, nostalgic game to life (Final Fantasy Tactics).
Ep 24 Adam Rehberg – Thrive (and Planet Unknown)
Adam discusses how he has fun with unique game components and mechanics, and then his game launched earning over $200,000 on KS!
Ep 25 Patrick Petersen – Dungeon Brawler
A new creator takes the idea of sidescrolling combat games into a very neat card game. He shares with us some of his learnings in the process.
Ep 26 Jacob Lindberg – SINS
A discussion about Cortadoo games entry into publishing games, including the amazing art in SINS, to the astounding mini planned to be included in the upcoming Cthulu Island.
Ep 27 JC Cheuk – Chicken Heist
JC shares some insight into the creation of the Chicken Heist party game, the artwork, and working with a team from a distance.
Ep 28 Dan/Connie Kazmaier – Chai
Plenty can be learned from Dan & Connie about how to truly build a community, the fun of travelling while playtesting, and creating deluxe game versions.
Ep 29 Billy Meyer – Goblin King is Angry
Billy was partnered up with long time friend Jonny Tingle, creating a very interesting Tower Attack game (instead of tower defense). He shares how the introduction of Lore into his campaign had people looking forward to more updates, and how a visually exciting component gave the campaign the funding push it needed to get it to production.
Ep 30 – Brandon Raasch – Lost Worlds of Josh Kirby
Brandons company, Bard Games, is focused on using Ips to develop visually and mechanically fun games. He shares his process for finding an IP, and plenty of insight into stretch goals as well.
Episode 30! Bringing to you another information filled episode all about Kickstarter success stories. In this episode I interview Brandon Raasch, whose last two Kickstarters have shown great success (Fickle, and The Lost Worlds of Josh Kirby). We discuss how many Artists bring followers and potential backers with them, the ability to use Intellectual Properties in a game (and some of the steps to obtaining the rights to use them), and much more!
Here is The Lost Worlds Kickstarter Page.
And here is the Bard Games Website.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Have you ever played a Tower Defense game? They are a dime a dozen in the digital world. How about a Tower Attack game? In this interview I talk with Billy Miller from IION Games about the fantasy tower attack game he and Jonny Tingle created and funded on Kickstarter, called The Goblin King is Angry. We talk about using story and lore to create engagement with the backer community, and about the power of special components (in this case, the MeeGobs).
Here is The Goblin King is Angry Kickstarter page.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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I enjoy a tall mug of Coffee Puree' tea (tea blend courtesy of David's Tea) at least a few times a week. Well today, I had the opportunity to interview some true tea masters, with Dan and Connie! The two of them came up with a unique game theme for a component loaded family game and spent a ton of time and energy putting together 60 prototypes by hand before sending it out to the world, and eventually launching a very successful kickstarter. Learn about the benefits of creating a communi-tea, involving backers in decisions, and creating deluxe pledge levels in this information loaded episode of Kickstarter Journeys! ☕☕☕
Here is the Chai Kickstarter Page.
Curious to learn more about what the future has in store for Dan & Connie? Check out the Steeped Games Website.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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I had the pleasure of speaking with JC Cheuk about a party game involving a whole variety of chickens! Cool to hear about distance team building, and how to develop a party game!
Here is his Kickstarter called CHICKEN HEIST.
Curious to learn more about Fourtado's KS experience? Find out more by reading their detailed recap HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob about the 7 sins! His cardgame, SINS: An Infernal Deckbuilder, performed incredibly well for a first time creator using absolutely NO preview videos/review videos. Learn about how he managed the more daring Sins in the game, and the amazing artwork behind it. Some discussion on the topic of NSFW and Unrated versions of the game, and some great discussion on how Cthulu's public licencing can be used to leverage prebuilt audiences for his next game, Cthulu Island!
Here is his Kickstarter about the seven SINS.
Curious to learn more about Cortadoo? Find out more HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Patrick is a huge fan of fantasy themed games, and created his own as his first Kickstarter project in May 2019. Dungeon Brawler performed very well for a first campaign, and had some great praise from previewers and backers alike. Patrick shares a bit about facebook advertising, parnerin with Gamerati, and why fantasy still has plenty of room for new games.
Here is his Kickstarter about dungeon hunting, take a trip HERE to find out.
Curious to learn more about Gamerati? Find out more HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Adam joins the podcast to talk about his variety of Kickstarter boardgame campaigns that have succeeded on Kickstarter. A game about food trucks, a game about swordcrafting, a game about pond life, and now he has a game about planet building! Adam has some great thoughts on game creation and marketing that any KS creator can learn from. He loves creating games with unique components and elements of strategy.
Here is his Kickstarter about Thrive, take a trip HERE to find out.
Want to check out the live Kickstarter he is running, called Planet Unknown? Click HERE. The campaign is live until April 31st 2020!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Dan Letzring has run several created and funded 10 successful Kickstarter boardgames, and is already successful with Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes. Learn about how Letiman Games has grown over the years, including their most ambitious project called Adventure Tactics.
Curious how their Kickstarters look, take a trip HERE to find out.
Want to check out the live Kickstarter he is running, called Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes? Click HERE. The campaign is live until April 15th 2020!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode I speak to a game publisher that has created 3 card games based on military jokes and a take that style. Justin and War Games LLC will be trying a new kind of game this spring, this time about Pirates. Learn about their success, and plans for the future!
Curious how their Kickstarters look, take a trip HERE to find out.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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Rachael Blaske has run several Kickstarter campaigns over the past few years, with games designed by her husband Justin Blaske. Over $400,000 has now been raised for these tiny, excellent games. In our discussion we talk about trying to design within restrictions, how they handle high MOQs, and many other aspects of her Kickstarter Journey thus far.
Have a look at the Mint Control Kickstarter page HERE.
Check out their Five24 website HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this solo episode, I reflect back on the last 10 guests of the podcast, and who to expect in the near future. I plan to make one of these after every 10th episode.
Thanks for listening!
Creator Shawn Michael Hescock had a novel idea back in December 2018. He came up with the idea, and 3 days later launched a Kickstarter for it called Adventure Post! The simple concept, but intriguing solo game style, generated over $10,000 in funding with over 300 backers.
Have a listen to his methods during his Kickstarter Journey. And keep an eye out for his upcoming launch of Everywyrd, on Kickstarter on Tue March 17th, 2020!
Have a look at the Kickstarter page HERE.
Check out their website store HERE.
And a link to Everywyrd, HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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This brief series of podcast episodes are made to share actual KS campaign preparations, and live results and discussion, with listeners. Note that it is not intended as a way to upsell the campaign contents. It is a way to share how FunDaMental Games is developing, marketing, and creating their KS in case there is anything the audience may be able to learn from it (good or bad).
Ep. E. takes place shortly after the end of the Deck-O-Dice campaign. Short discussion on what I do when a campaign ends, preparing files, and communicating with backers. And, mention of the next 5 guests I hope to have on the podcast!
Kickstarter Link Click Here
Creator Glenn Ford shares some thoughts about how he Kickstarted Moonflight, the deck unbuilder. Glenn successfully raised over $18,000 USD while going against some of the common practices in crowdfunding. No major reviews, no major advertisements, no external playtests, and only a few quotes from playtesters. Have a listen to see how this happened!
Have a look at the Kickstarter page HERE.
Check out their website HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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xThis brief series of podcast episodes are made to share actual KS campaign preparations, and live results and discussion, with listeners. Note that it is not intended as a way to upsell the campaign contents. It is a way to share how FunDaMental Games is developing, marketing, and creating their KS in case there is anything the audience may be able to learn from it (good or bad).
Ep. D shares current results, and how it lines up with the standard U shaped curve of KS funding. Some thoughts on cancelled pledges, and why you shouldn't ask backers about it. And an observation about excessive updates, a mistake I made in one of my earlier Kickstarters.
Kickstarter Link Click Here
In this episode I talk to Jay Cormier, from Off the Page! games. Jay created and kickstarted it March 2019. Jay has designed over a dozen published games (including In the Hall of the Mountain King), and has been in the industry for many years. His thoughts on playtesting and designing games come to light in our discussion.
Have a look at Fail Faster, HERE.
Visit Jays YouTube channel, HERE.
And, if you want to the Mind Mgmt Kickstarter page, go HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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This brief series of podcast episodes are made to share actual KS campaign preparations, and live results and discussion, with listeners. Note that it is not intended as a way to upsell the campaign contents. It is a way to share how FunDaMental Games is developing, marketing, and creating their KS in case there is anything the audience may be able to learn from it (good or bad).
Ep. C discusses the sheer quantity of games that flood Kickstarter on a Tuesday, 42 of them today! Also talk a bit about Customization and Backer Choices, and about providing games in specific languages.
Kickstarter Link Click Here
The experienced, and talented, Carla Kopp, shares some her learning with us from her many Kickstarter Journeys. She is launching Tumble Towns at the time of this episode being published, but we spend some time talking about her most successful game, Fire in the Library.
Some of her insight includes the fun of conventions, the power of prototypes and videos, and a way her company was able to work around the no-charity policy of Kickstarter to be able to get boardgames donated to libraries!
Have a look at Carla's Kickstarter page, HERE.
Visit Patrick's website, Laid Back Games, HERE. (https://weirdgiraffegames.com/)
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To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode I get to talk to Patrick Raulund. I spoke with him, as a guest, on his podcast a few months ago... so it was neat to be on the other end of the questioning! Patrick shares some thoughts on specialized components, customer artwork on cards, advertising, and more.
Have a look at Patricks Kickstarter page, HERE.
Visit Patrick's website, Laid Back Games, HERE.
Check out the Indie Board Game Designers Podcast HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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This brief series of podcast episodes are made to share actual KS campaign preparations, and live results and discussion, with listeners. Note that it is not intended as a way to upsell the campaign contents. It is a way to share how FunDaMental Games is developing, marketing, and creating their KS in case there is anything the audience may be able to learn from it (good or bad).
Ep. B discusses how the costs for production and shipping are for Print On Demand, and the goal to fulfill this game quickly once the campaign ends. At 250% funding on day one, extremely impressed/surprised by this result!
Kickstarter Link Click Here
This brief series of podcast episodes are made to share actual KS campaign preparations, and live results and discussion, with listeners. Note that it is not intended as a way to upsell the campaign contents. It is a way to share how FunDaMental Games is developing, marketing, and creating their KS in case there is anything the audience may be able to learn from it (good or bad). Here is a Preview Link to the page that is being worked on, if you want to see pre-campaign efforts. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fundamentalgames/deck-o-dice?ref=cytq8c&token=1f33159b The campaign goes live on Friday, which will have a new Side Quest episode to share how Day 1 performs.
In the 15th episode of KS Journeys I talk with Eduardo Baraf (known as Edo ... pronounced Edd-O) about his extensive Kickstarter experience. With 10 board games, and a few other KSers, Edo has learned a lot about how to run a successful campaign. During the interview we learn a bit about managing your expectations for each Kickstarter, enjoying the process of game creation and development, and some thoughts on marketing financing for larger campaigns.
Have a look at Edo's Kickstarter page for The One Hundred Torii, HERE.
Visit Edo's website, Pencil First Games, HERE.
Check out the Gaming with Edo youtube channel HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode we look at the KS game project of a company that has self published for years, but the founders son wanted to introduce the families games to a new audience! Listen in as I discuss Cover Your Kingdom with the punny, and enthusiastic Jeff Beck of Grandpa Beck's Games.
We discuss customer service, humor in games, and the benefits of Kickstarter versus just trying to keep selling in traditional methods.
Interested in seeing the Kickstarter page we are discussing? Click HERE.
Want to see Grandpa Beck's Games website? Visit HERE.
Love the game concept so much that you want to buy your own copy? Your Amazon connection is HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode we do our first interview for a creator of a project that is not a tabletop game! Vorpal Board is a gaming accessory that allows you to play games with people around the world, who don't even need the Vorpal tech or the board game they are playing!
The campaign is still live on Kickstarter as of the publishing of this episode (live until Feb 19th, then late pledges to be available). Visit it HERE.
Want to see their website, check it out HERE.
Interested in their YouTube channel? Have a look HERE.
One of FunDaMental Games creations, called Legends of Novus, was played live on Vorpal Board last year. The recording can be watched on YouTube by clicking HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode I have my first two person interview, featuring Brendan and Bernie of Dead Alive Games. They funded their first game, a pretty intense miniatures skirmish game that evolved into a board game. Listen to hear about their challenges with creating miniatures, the fun of conventions, and plenty more of new creator experiences!
View their funded Kickstarter page HERE.
You can see their active Facebook group HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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This podcast features 9 time Kickstarter creator, Gil Hova! He is also known for his time co-hosting the podcast "Breaking into Board Games", and currently co-hosting "Ludology". He shares his thoughts on funding goals, stretch goals, running multiple projects, and how conventions and community offerings can help raise your visibility in the gaming world.
Gil has a website full of games he has already produced, check them out HERE.
And if you want to have a look at his current Kickstarter (live until Feb 14th 2020) just click HERE.
And finally, if you want to have a listen to Gil on the Ludology podcast, you can find information HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this solo episode, I reflect back on the first 10 guests of the podcast, and who to expect in the near future. I plan to make one of these after every 10th episode.
Thanks for listening!
We go from one of the biggest dogs last episode (with Jamey Stegmaier), to a new little dog in the KS world, Matthew Jones. Matt, his wife Jo, and his son have created a fun, family friendly card game with their first Kickstarter creation! Learn how they came up with the idea, how they brought it to Kickstarter, and how they handled a viral social feed that could have spiraled their project into oblivion if they hadn't managed it as well as they did. Visit the Canine Kleptomaniacs successfully funded KS page, HERE. To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
A true Kickstarter success story, Jamey Stegmaier had a first campaign of just $305 USD, then 4 years later had a campaign that raised $1.8 million (Scythe). Over $3 million raised with over 41,000 pledges, this Kickstarter Journey is definitely one to learn from! Jamey tells us a bit about his thoughts on pledge levels, videos, add-on content, and even the dark side of social support and crowdfunding.
Hope you enjoy it! The book that is referenced in the podcast can be found HERE.
James often referenced Kickstarter posts are in the same site, but start HERE.
And if you want to check out and purchase any of the amazing Stonemaier Games, the same site, but head HERE.
I mention it a few times in the podcast, so if you want to watch some of the hundreds (or thousands) of Jamey's videos on YouTube, head HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit www.thefundamentalgames.com
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In this episode I speak with Jack Spoerner, the creator of Dungeons of Infinity. Jack funded DoI as a relaunch, after struggling with the first campaign. He provides some great perspectives on Backer Support, and how having engaged, interested support can fuel your Kickstarter campaign.
If you are interested in his game, there is still a pledge manager available HERE.
You can also check out his funded campaign page HERE.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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An enthusiastic, and perhaps opinon filled, episode featuring Matt Barr. Matt spent a few years developing a very cool combo-centric co-op card game (say that a few times in a row!), which funded on Kickstarter on 2019. All of his backers now have their copies... except for 1... and he still has copies available for purchase on Amazon!
The game has a website dedicated to the rules of the game, check it out HERE
Want to see it on Amazon? Have a look at the entry and the comments with the link HERE
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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In this episode I speak to first time creator, Alexander Lee, about Necromagis. Alexander was a partner with Chris Miles, and together they created Goblin Loft Games to crowdfun this dark, morbid creation of theirs. Learn how they used the dark theme of the game to fuel their updates/comments, how they managed their own artwork, and some of their other efforts to successfully fund this multi-player card game!
To find out more about Necromagis:
Visit their Facebook Group
Find a Print and Play version of the game: HERE
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Liberty takes some time to tell her very inspiring success story of Crystallo. It began as a simple game creation plan with her family, escalated into a new solo game that won some highly sought BGG awards, then went on to be a significant Kickstarter considering it is a solo game from a brand new game designer. She also has some wonderful perspectives on community support and engagement.
Her game is available to purchase in retail stores soon, feel free to visit www.lightheartgames.com to learn more!
To see her original Kickstarter page, head HERE
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Ayden, in the UK, about his well planned Kickstarter Journey with the tabletop boardgame, Solar Storm. This was a very successful first Kickstarter for Ayden, and his own game design. During our discussion he tells us about the power of local events, and getting the best bang for your buck with reviewers. Solar Storm's completed and funded Kickstarter page is here: http://kck.st/34iXATx If you are interested in getting a copy of the game, it is still available on Gamefound.com: https://gamefound.com/projects/ayden-lowther/solarstorm
And Dranda Games website can keep you up to date on new projects : www.drandagames.co.uk
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This Kickstarter Journey features Gabe Barrett, the designer and independant publisher of Hunted. This was a unique KS, in that it offered two separate but similar games in the same campaign. In this interview Gabe shares the journey, including thoughts on paid reviews, what kind of games are meant for KS, and thoughts on campaign relaunches. Hunted is being manufactured and delivered to backers soon, and can still be ordered via jetbacker as a late pledge if you are interested (https://www.jetbacker.com/hunted/).
See the funded KS page here:
http://kck.st/2qgEGx5
Gabe has now run 8 complete Kickstarter campaigns, some featuring books and shirts, and is also currently funding another game called Dungeon Ball! You can check out that campaign here:
http://kck.st/2QPqPZj
Gabe operates a wonderful game design resource, called the Board Game Design Lab. Visit his website to learn about it:
http://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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In this episode I speak with a first time creator, relatively new to boardgames and Kickstarter. We discuss how he thought of his game, and his devoted passion to make sure this project came to reality! Stephen's committment to delivering a quality product is admirable, as is his choice to package and ship every game personally.
I had the opportunity to play Stephen's game on a digital tabletop simulator, so it was nice to talk with him again a few months after successfully funding.
If you are interested in a copy of Stephen's game, Reforge, just visit his website at www.secretbossgames.com.
He is already working on expansions, as well as another game concept!
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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Danny O'Neill, of Hammerdog Games, shares some great thoughts and experiences about his Kickstarter Journey with "The Grande Temple of Jing".
Here is a link to the completed, and successfully funded, Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/2FX87Zf
But with this premiere episode we talk about more, diving deeper into the history of Role Playing Games, the evolution of the hobby gaming industry, and how Kickstarter is so important for independent game publishers.
Danny is actually in the midst of another Kickstarter campaign right now (Jan 9th 2020) called "Chronicles of Denoa", a 5E DnD Campaign and Adventure series. Have a look, it has some amazing concepts, great art, and some well known supporters from the hobby gaming world!
Denoa: https://rpg.sh/dww
Hammerdog website: Hammerdog.com
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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A brief explanation of what this podcast will be about.
To learn more about FunDaMental Games feel free to visit fundamentalgames.shop
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