The Game of Crowd Funding Presented by All Us Geeks: Recent Episodes
Jeff King
Paul talks with Chris Handy, from Perplext. They discuss self publishing versus seeking a publisher, making portable games, marketing, design process, and his current Kickstarter project, Pack O Game Set 2.
Pack O Game Set 2 is on Kickstarter through April 2, 2016.
Interview Chris Handy
Pack O … Read the rest
Jeff talks with Andrew Smith, from Gold Seal Games. They discuss marketing, design process, the importance of blind play testing, and his upcoming Kickstarter project, Honey Wars.
Honey Wars will launch on Kickstarter March 1, 2016.
All Us Geeks Initial Impression Video for Honey Wars: https://youtu.be/_wwJUCtbyd8
Interview Andrew J. … Read the rest
Jeff AND Jordan sit done in the Geek Compound with Seppy Yoon, from Fight in a Box, to talk about making games a full time career, starting with a larger game, the time Kickstarter will take from you, and his Kickstarter project; End of the Line.
End of the Line … Read the rest
Jeff has the pleasure of sitting down with Diane Sauer, from Shoot Again Games, to talk about the business of gaming, restoring pinball machines, and their latest Kickstarter project; Conspiracy!
Conspiracy! is on Kickstarter through February 25, 2016. GO CHECK IT OUT NOW!
Interview Diane Sauer
Conspiracy! Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1919693711/conspiracy?ref=allusgeeks… Read the rest
Paul Cosca sits down with Jeff Arbough, from Spyglass Games, to talk about their current project; Venom ASSAULT.
Venom ASSAULT is on Kickstarter through February 4, 2016. GO CHECK IT OUT NOW!
Interview Jeff Arbough
Venom ASSAULT Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermouse/venom-assault?ref=allusgeeks
Spyglass Games: http://spyglassgames.com/
Credits Music: Dan-O
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks… Read the rest
Sarah & Jacob match up a few more projects in The Game of Crowd Funding – Draft Picks edition!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Patreon Sponsor – 3D6 Games
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
January 9th Match-Ups Round 1: Both (Jacob’s Franchise Pick): Dice Bazaar
Round 2: Both (Sarah’s Franchise Pick): … Read the rest
A double dose of trouble visits The Game of Crowd Funding, as Daniel Grek and Daniel Letzring have a conversation with Jeff about Dirigible Disaster, on Kickstarter through February 11, 2016. GO CHECK IT OUT NOW!
Interview Dan Grek & Dan Letzring
Dirigible Disaster Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letimangames/dirigible-disaster-a-frantic-real-time-co-op-for-2?ref=allusgeeks
Letiman Games: … Read the rest
Old friends reunite on The Game of Crowd Funding, as Doug Levandowski joins Jeff King to discuss You’re Fired, his new game that is currently on Kickstarter and will be published by ButtonShy Games. The current Kickstarter for You’re Fired runs through December 4, 2015. GO CHECK IT OUT NOW!… Read the rest
Sarah & Jacob match up a few more projects in The Game of Crowd Funding – Draft Picks edition!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Patreon Sponsor – Toren Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
November 15th Match-Ups Round 1: Sarah: Roll Player vs. Jacob: Perdition’s Mouth: Abyssal Rift
Round 2: Jacob: Lunarchitects vs. … Read the rest
Sarah & Jacob take match up a few more projects in The Game of Crowd Funding – Draft Picks edition!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Patreon Sponsor – Michael Mindes Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
October 31st Match-Ups Round 1: Both (Jacob’s Franchise Pick): Deep Space D-6
Round 2: Sarah: ManaSurge vs. … Read the rest
Jeff King once again sits down and talks to someone he met at Gen Con 2015. This time it is Zachary Strebeck, a Game Lawyer. What does it mean to be a game lawyer? How did Zachary get down the game lawyer path? And what can he do to assist … Read the rest
Sarah & Jacob are back! They start by wrapping up the previous season, with Sarah squeaking out a win over Jacob, by 4 points (36 points vs. 32 points).
They also address some rule changes for this next season. You can find the current rules in the link provided below, … Read the rest
Jeff King sits down and talks to someone he met at Gen Con 2015, Jonathon Ruland. Jeff and Jonathon talk about Jonathon’s current career outside of tabletop gaming, his previous Kickstarter experience, and the current Kickstarter for The Guardians: Explore, running through October 15, 2015.
Patreon Sponsor John R.… Read the rest
Paul Cosca is back in the host chair to talk with Nick Sauer, from Shoot Again Games. Paul and Nick talk about Shoot Again Games previous Kickstarter experience, along with their current Kickstarter for Looting Atlantis, running through October 22, 2015.
Patreon Sponsor Adam C.
Thank you very much, … Read the rest
Paul Cosca brings you another great interview. This time he’s talking with Jeff Cornelius and Nathan Cornelius, from Cosmic Wombat Games. They discuss the publisher side of gaming and their current Kickstarter project, Campaign Trail, Kickstarter through October 8, 2015.
Patreon Sponsor Michael Mindes
Thank you very much, Michael, … Read the rest
Paul Cosca brings you another interview with a Kickstarter project creator. This time he’s talking with Nick Markgraf, from Pawnjoker Games, about his game Smoking Aces, on Kickstarter through November 2, 2015.
Patreon Sponsor Toren
Thank you very much, Toren, for supporting us on Patreon and allowing us to … Read the rest
Michael & Caleb, from The RPG Academy podcast, joins Paul Cosca for this episode of The Game of Crowd Funding interview. Michael & Caleb discuss their current project on Kickstarter, which happens to be for a new tabletop gaming convention; AcadeCon!
Patreon Sponsor Danica
Thank you very much, Danica, … Read the rest
Ryan Cowler, from Fierce Punch!! Games, returns to All Us Geeks, and joins Paul Cosca for his first The Game of Crowd Funding interview. Ryan discusses his game that is currently on Kickstarter, and is being published by Green Couch Games; JurassAttack! Go check out JurassAttack! on Kickstarter now through … Read the rest
Sarah and Jacob are joined by Stephanie Straw (https://twitter.com/InsertStrawHere) in this episode. Stephanie will be picking both Sarah’s and Jacob’s franchise picks this episode, as well as giving her opinion and insight for each project picked. They also end the show as they always do with a few … Read the rest
Michael Kelley, from MVP Boardgames, joins Jeff for this episode of The Game of Crowd Funding while he’s got one game finishing up on Kickstarter and one about to launch. Michael and Jeff talk about Unpub, playtesting, working with publishers, co-designing, and of course Kickstarter. Michael’s current project, Dark Dealings, … Read the rest
David Sanhueza joins Jeff for this episode of The Game of Crowd Funding to talk about skills that transfer from the video game space to the tabletop space, future plans for Game-O-Gami, the importance of playtesting, Kickstarter Hour on Twitter, and of course running a Kickstarter project. David’s next project, … Read the rest
Paul Cosca takes a moment away from running a Kickstarter campaign and writing for All Us Geeks to sit down with Jeff to have a conversation. They discuss relaunches, Paul’s many creative outlets, getting your local community behind you, and the current project on Kickstarter: Bill Shakespeare is Dead, cur… Read the rest
Sarah and Jacob are back to pick some projects to go head-to-head. They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Current outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
Patreon Sponsor – Don Lloyd Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
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Brent Critchfield takes a moment and sits down with Jeff to have a conversation. They discuss art, skills that transition from videos games to tabletop games, playtesting, collaboration, and the current project on Kickstarter: Gruff, currently on Kickstarter and running through May 31, 2015.
Interview Brent Critchield
Gruff Kickstarter… Read the rest
Jeff finally gets to talk to JR Honeycutt! They discuss community, charity, game design, collaboration, working with Level 99 Games, and the current project on Kickstarter: Millennium Blades, currently on Kickstarter and running through May 17, 2015.
Interview JR Honeycutt
JR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayAhre
Millennium Blades Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/level99games/millennium-blades-the-ccg-simulator-board-game… Read the rest
Sarah and Jacob are back to pick some projects to go head-to-head. They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Current outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
Patreon Sponsor – Matthew Robinson Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
April … Read the rest
Sarah and Jacob are back to pick some projects to go head-to-head. They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Current outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
Patreon Sponsor – Toren Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/allusgeeks
April 4th … Read the rest
We’re going to go ahead and call this Season 4, the reboot! That’s right! The Draft Picks are back and officially starts NOW! A few new things get introduced. Let’s see if you can spot them. ;-} Sarah and Jacob pick some projects to go head-to-head. They also end … Read the rest
Chris Birch, of Modiphius Entertainment, joins Jeff for this conversation. They discuss Chris’ first game from Kickstarter, Achtung! Cthulhu, making sure you are taking care of your audience/fans, other lessons he’s learned from 3 successful Kickstarters (including the current one), and his current Kickstarter; Thunderbirds. Thunderbirds is currently on Kickstarter … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Dan Letzring, of Letiman Games. They discuss Dan’s first game from Kickstarter, Ph. D. The Game, doing proper research, future goals for Letiman Games, and of course Dino Dude Ranch; the current game on Kickstarter. Dino Dude Ranch is currently on Kickstarter and running … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Jeff, Lee, and Kyle from Happy Mitten Games. We discuss everything from what motivates them, working with family, the Happy Mitten Games podcast, and of course: their current project on Kickstarter project: Aether Magic (running through March 10, 2015).
Disclaimer: No dogs were harmed during … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with some All Us Geeks familiar voices, as Will and Sarah Reed drop in talk about Project Dreamscape, being published by Undine Studios. Jeff and Will discuss how wanting to make a game for his wife became their gateway into the game design side of the industry … Read the rest
This time around Jeff sits down with Matt Holden, of Indie Game Alliance. Matt & Jeff talk about the creation of Indie Game Alliance, growing pains along the way, services provided, and the future for Indie Game Alliance. They also spend some time talking about the Minions program and various … Read the rest
Sam Oplinger joins Jeff on this episode of The Game of Crowd Funding to discuss Last Starfleet. his tabletop game that will relaunch on Kickstarter January 19, 2015. Sam shares insight into not only his design process and his passion for game design in general, but preparing for a relaunch … Read the rest
Matthew Robinson makes a trip directly to the Geek Compound to sit down with Jeff and discuss WYSIWYG: Among Thieves. A dice-driven, push your luck, game about thieves trying to all steal from the same mark and get in ‘solid’ with as many of the major fences as possible. They … Read the rest
Wade Broadhead joins Jeff to discuss Forged In Steel, a card-driven, city building game being published by Knight Works Games. Forged in Steel is currently on Kickstarter and runs through February 3, 2015.
Interview Wade Broadhead
Forged in Steel Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/knightworks/forged-in-steel-a-card-driven-strategy-game-for-2?ref=allusgeeks
Knight Works Games Website: http://www.knightworksgames.com/
Credits Music: … Read the rest
Andrew & Tracy, from Fire Squadron, join Jeff for a conversation on The Game of Crowd Funding. They discuss previous Kickstarter successes and failures, lessons learned along the way, how Fire Squadron got its start, and of course the relaunch of Braiiiins; on Kickstarter through January 2, 2015 … Read the rest
Jason Washburn, from Talon Strikes Studios, joins Jeff for a conversation on The Game of Crowd Funding. They discuss Jason’s varied professions, producing well made prototypes, getting the word out, and Jason’s current project; Hooch on Kickstarter through October 19, 2014!
Interview Jason Washburn (Talon Strikes Studios)… Read the rest
Sean Murphy & Tyler Logan, from LM Studios, joins Jeff for a conversation on The Game of Crowd Funding. The three of them talk about collaboration, launching a project at the start of Gen Con, doing the math for a project, and LM Studios’ current project; Super Turbo … Read the rest
John Bintz returns to The Game of Crowd Funding to talk with Jeff about his latest project. John covers his creative outlets, using comics and Kickstarter to build his foundation, using The Game Crafter, and lessons he’s learned now that he’s on his 3rd Kickstarter project. John’s current … Read the rest
Jason Kotarski is the guest for this round of conversation. Jeff & Jason cover all sort of topics, from designing with limitations, collaborating on a design, starting a publishing company and what that means for other game designs in the works, the great gaming community we all belong … Read the rest
Chris Handy joins Jeff for a conversation about designing with limitations, other creative outlets, winning gamers over, getting the word out, and his Pack O Game project that is on Kickstarter through August 30, 2014!
Interview Chris Handy
Pack O Game Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/713947418/pack-o-gametm-tiny-card-games-that-are-fun-to-play?ref=allusgeeks
Pack O Game website: … Read the rest
A.J. Porfirio joins Jeff for a conversation about Kickstarter, 2011 to present, game design, the importance of being involved in the community, and being properly prepared for your project. A.J. has a very successful Kickstarter running with just a small amount of time left; Hostage Negotiator. It ends … Read the rest
Jeff has a conversation with Ben Wolf about game design, getting the word out, tools you might want to avoid, and Kickstarter. Ben hopes to successfully fund his large game project, Factions, on on Kickstarter through August 11, 2014 (early morning, so check it out by August 10th)!… Read the rest
Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 6 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss the current status of the project, when to (and not to) use consulting, interaction with your backer community, making sure Kickstarter doesn’t consume your entire life, and … Read the rest
Jeff has a conversation with Gilbert Deltres about comics, Patreon, and Kickstarter. Gilbert hopes to successfully fund the first issue of his comic, Under The Flesh, on Kickstarter. Under the Flesh is on Kickstarter through August 3, 2014!
Interview Gilbert Deltres
Under The Flesh Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/363383187/under-the-flesh?ref=allusgeeks
Under … Read the rest
Season 4 officially starts NOW! A few new things get introduced. Jeff and Sarah ask for some feedback. And, of course, we pick some projects to go head-to-head. They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.… Read the rest
Sarah is a little under the weather, so Jeff gives you a recap of the projects still outstanding for Season 3 and a few shout outs at the end. The next Draft Pick edition will be the official start of Season 4!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding … Read the rest
Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 5 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss how getting feedback on your preview page, feedback in general, we share Meltdown Games news and some recent Kickstarter changes, and talk a bit about marketing and … Read the rest
June is the last month for Season 3 and Sarah is killing it! At this point, all Jeff can do is attempt to close the gap a little bit. It’s time to go head-to-head for another round of The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end … Read the rest
JT Smith joins Jeff on The Game of Crowd Funding once again. This time to share lessons learned from the first successful Kickstarter (Village in a Box), to discuss The Game Crafter community, and what went in to the upcoming Kickstarter project; The Captain is Dead, launching June … Read the rest
Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 4 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss how not to let the Kickstarter process completely overwhelm you (and keeping your creative side engaged), a possible strategy for getting early backers without relying on early … Read the rest
Season 3 is about to enter its final month and so far, Sarah is crushing Jeff. Can he recover in the final month? We’ll see, but for now enjoy the end of May draft picks as Jeff and Sarah go head-to-head for another round of The Game of … Read the rest
Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/… Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Sean Howard, from Knights Crest Games, to discuss a reviewing games, research before launch, and Shogun Showdown; coming to Kickstarter May 27, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Sean Howard
Shogun Showdown Preview Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1994191163/524285760?token=501cfa1f
Knights Crest Games Website: http://www.knightscrestgames.com/
Knights Crest Games FB: … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Aaron Richardson, from A’n’SR -entertainments, to discuss a love of comics, working as a couple, a love of spreadsheets, and Angels – Michael’s War; on Kickstarter through May 31, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Aaron Richardson
Angels – Michael’s War Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1008631404/angels-michaels-war-card-game?ref=allusgeeks
AnSR … Read the rest
Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/… Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle to discuss working as a team, being a part of the gaming community, working within traditional publishing channels, and their latest game Eggs and Empires, on Kickstarter through May 14, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle… Read the rest
Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 3 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss the Kickstarter video process and the importance of play-testing and blind play-testing.
If you missed Part 1: https://allusgeeks.com/2014/01/the-game-of-crowd-funding-gothic-doctor-the-road-to-relaunch-part-1/
If you missed Part 2: https://allusgeeks.com/2014/03/the-game-of-crowd-funding-gothic-doctor-the-road-to-relaunch-part-2/
Interview … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Jared Barry, of Mad Ape Games, to discuss being open to community feedback, lessons learned from a relaunch, and his game Clash! Dawn of Steam; on Kickstarter through May 1, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Jared Barry – Mad Ape Games
Clash! Dawn of Steam … Read the rest
Jeff welcomes back Josh Bricker, of The Flux Capacity, to discuss contests, trips, and his latest game Voodoo Island; launching on Kickstarter April 22, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Josh Bricker – The Flux Capacity
Voodoo Island Kickstarter Preview Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/underwaterjosh/1493463779?token=8f03d1ea
The Flux Capacity/The Game Crafter Contest: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/contests/the-flux-capacity-publishing-challenge
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Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
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Jeff has a conversation with Chevee Dodd. They discuss organic, community driven creativity, giving back, and the decision to finally run a Kickstarter. They also discuss the project that will be launching on Kickstarter April 21, 2014; PULL!
Interview [00:00:21] Chevee Dodd – http://www.cheveedodd.com/
PULL! Kickstarter Preview … Read the rest
SHOW SPONSOR – Trip West Games * Fast, tense, two-player head to head tactical combat * Modular board and army building system makes every game different * Easy to learn for newbies, deep strategy for hardcore wargamers * Tox (Crits Happen) & Father Geek reviewed
You can now pre-order ARS VICTOR: The One-Hour Wargame … Read the rest
Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 2 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss the actionable items that are being put in place, based off of the lessons learned in Part 1, to hopefully lead to Gothic Doctor being successfully funded … Read the rest
Jeff has a conversation with Ben Harkins, from Floodgate Games. They discuss past successful, and unsuccessful, Kickstarter projects for floodgate Games and the lessons learned. They also discuss Epic Resort, the current project on Kickstarter through April 6, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Ben Harkins – Floodgate Games
Epic Resort Kickstarter: … Read the rest
Jeff welcomes back Josh Bricker, of The Flux Capacity, to discuss the gaming community, contests, and his latest game Gone Viking; on Kickstarter through April 1, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Josh Bricker – The Flux Capacity
Gone Viking Kickstarter: http://kck.st/PjujBd
All Us Geeks/The Flux Capacity Contest: https://allusgeeks.com/2014/03/give-it-to-the-king-giveaway/
The Flux Capacity/The … Read the rest
Ben Haskett from Undine Games, joins Jeff on the mic to discuss launching his own Kickstarter project, versus his previous game being launched by a publisher. Ben shares what lessons he’s learned along the way. His current project is Tower and it is on Kickstarter until March 24, 2014.
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Jeff Cornelius from Cosmic Wombat Games, returns to The Game of Crowd Funding. This time to discuss the relaunch of Stones of Fate. Jeff shares what lessons were learned and what is going in to relaunching his project. Stones of Fate is on Kickstarter now and runs until March 24, … Read the rest
Season 3 of The Game of Crowd Funding Fantasy League continues!
Jeff and Sarah close out Season 2 matches, share a sponsored shout out from Broken Prism Games (http://brokenprismgames.com/), announce a contest co-sponsored by Cosmic Wombat Games (http://www.cosmicwombatgames.com/), and finally make their picks for this episode. … Read the rest
Nicholas Yu from Zucchini People Games, returns to The Game of Crowd Funding. This time to discuss his second Kickstarter, Eternal Dynasty. Nick shares what it’s like to run a significantly larger project. Eternal Dynasty is on Kickstarter now and runs until February 16, 2014.
Interview [00:00:21] Nicholas Yu… Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Doug, from Meltdown Games, for the beginning of a monthly series, chronicling the road to relaunch for Gothic Doctor. The game will be relaunching on Kickstarter sometime this summer. In Part 1, Jeff and Doug lay out the lessons learned during the first attempt … Read the rest
Jason Glover from Grey Gnome Games joins Jeff for this episode. They discuss Jason’s current Kickstarter project, Four Tribes. They also discuss designing with stretch goals in mind and what it takes to build a solid foundation as an independent game publisher. Four Tribes is on Kickstarter now and runs … Read the rest
Michael Coe is the guest for this episode of The Game of Crowd Funding. Michael joins Jeff to discuss Tiny Epic Kingdoms. As well as past Kickstarter successes. Michael also shares his utilization of Board Game Geek to gauge when to launch a project. Tiny Epic Kingdoms is on Kickstarter … Read the rest
Jeff is joined by Robert Burke and Richard Launius to discuss an upcoming Kickstarter title: Draco Magi. The conversation takes some wonderful twists and turns, including Kickstarter from a designer’s perspective and the current conversation of Exclusives and Add-ons. Draco Magi will be on Kickstarter either late January or early … Read the rest
JT Smith steps over to The Game of Crowd Funding side of All Us Geeks to share The Game Crafter’s upcoming bundle Kickstarter, with a flagship game Village In A Box leading the project. We also talk about a few differences between IndieGoGo and Kickstarter, making sure you have your … Read the rest
Our thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes are with our friend Matt Worden, and his family, as he fights leukemia. Things are going well and everyone is positive. You can keep up to date and share your thoughts here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattworden
Welcome to the first match-ups for Season 3 of The Game … Read the rest
Chase Kahlo and Jeff battle illness to bring you another interview from January 1st; bringing in 2014 with style! Chase discusses Indy PopCon, a new pop culture convention coming May 30th – June 1st, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN. This first year was made possible thanks to backers on Kickstarter.
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Joey Vigour helps The Game of Crowd Funding start off the new year to discuss Mirror Box Games and their new Kickstarter project: Chaosmos. We discuss Mirror Box Games creation and running such a large, ambitious project as a first project. Chaosmos is on Kickstarter until February 2nd, 2014.
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Jason Tagmire helps us say goodbye to 2013 by discussing the various Kickstarter projects he’s been involved with; including an unsuccessful one. Jason shares his experiences and lessons from working through the entire process of running a project, to fulfilling it on his own. And of course, we talk about … Read the rest
Jeff and Sarah give you the final draft picks of Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding Fantasy League!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
December 10th Match-Ups: Round 1: Both (Sarah’s Franchise pick): Police Precinct 2nd Edition
Round 2: Both (Jeff’s Franchise Pick): … Read the rest
Dan Yarrington, CEO of Game Salute, joins Jeff and Jordan to discuss Game Salute’s contributions to the gaming business, as well as how Game Salute fits in to the Kickstarter environment. Dan also answers questions gathered from some of our listeners and ends by sharing a few Kickstarter lessons.
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Cody Walsh, from Medieval Man Studio, sits down with Jeff to discuss Kickstarter lessons learned on a first time project, the thought process behind offering two games on a first time project, and potential future plans for Medieval Man Studio. Cody’s current project Dungeon Duelers is on Kickstarter through the … Read the rest
We’re back! Again! No, seriously! Jeff and Sarah once again take up the challenge of presenting new crowd funding projects, that aren’t quite funded yet, and matching them up in a draft style game. Welcome to Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding Fantasy League!
Current rules being used: … Read the rest
Don Lloyd, from Knight Works, pays All Us Geeks a virtual visit to discuss Kickstarter “then and now” as he once again looks for funding. Don and Jeff discuss how Kickstarter has changed from 2011 to 2013, Don’s current project Dark Horse: Rebels & Rogues, and lessons learned along the … Read the rest
John Bintz pays a virtual visit to Jeff to discuss Lie Your Face Off, on Kickstarter through November 7, 2013. John also shares some valuable lessons learned about the marketing process when it come to trying to get funded.
Interview [00:00:21] John Bintz
Lie Your Face Off Kickstarter: … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Matt Loter and talks about…Well…EVERYTHING! But we make sure to talk a little about Glamazons Vs The Curse of the Chainmail Bikini as well. On Kickstarter through November 5, 2013.
Interview [00:00:21] Matt Loter
Pretty Princess Games: http://www.prettiestprincessgames.com/
Glamazons Vs The Curse of the … Read the rest
We’re back! Jeff and Sarah once again take up the challenge of presenting new crowd funding projects, that aren’t quite funded yet, and matching them up in a draft style game. Welcome to Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding Fantasy League! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?
Current rules being … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with John Dunn and Ross Watson to discuss Accursed, a dark fantasy setting for the Savage Worlds RPG system; on Kickstarter through October 13, 2013.
Interview [00:00:21] John Dunn and Ross Watson
Accursed RPG Kickstarter: http://kck.st/17V6gNM
Accursed website: http://www.accursedrpg.com/
Credits Music: Dan-O
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Jeff sits down with Josh Bricker, of The Flux Capacity, to discuss Give It To The King; on Kickstarter through September 20, 2013. Hear what Josh has to say about relaunching a game on Kickstarter.
Interview [00:00:21] Josh Bricker – The Flux Capacity
Give It To The King … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Aharon Cagle, of Loreful, to discuss Ambrov X; a story-driven, cross-platform Science Fiction RPG set in the award-winning universe of Sime~Gen. You will hear the video game side of planning a Kickstarter campaign.
Interview [00:00:21] Aharon Cagle – Loreful, LLC
Ambrov X Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aharon/ambrov-x-a-sime-gen-roleplaying-game… Read the rest
Are you ready for some draft picks? Well too bad! Because Jeff and Sarah once again take up the challenge of presenting new crowd funding projects, that aren’t quite funded yet, and matching them up in a draft style game. Welcome to Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding … Read the rest
Jeff and Jordan sit down with David Boostrom, of 3some Games, to discuss Heroes of Metro City, a super powered deck-builder that was successfully Kickstarted and should be out in the near future. You will hear a lesson or two learned, but David shows his inner geek and we take … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Adam “Ferrel” Trzonkowski to discuss podcasting, life as a “D-List” MMO celebrity, his company (Epic Slant Press), publishing books, lessons learned so far from utilizing Kickstarter, and his upcoming Kickstarter project; Havok & Hijinks – launching August 10th.
Interview [00:00:21] Adam “Ferrel” Trzonkowski
Epic … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Forrest Bower to discuss reviewing games, his company (Baca Forrest Games), being in an independent horror film, lessons learned so far on a first launch, lash back over giving the finger to the camera, and his current Kickstarter project; Help Wanted – ending August 23rd.
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Are you ready for some draft picks? Well too bad! Because Jeff and Sarah once again take up the challenge of presenting new crowd funding projects, that aren’t quite funded yet, and matching them up in a draft style game. Welcome to Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding … Read the rest
Jeff sits down with Charles White to discuss his company, Fabled Environments, lessons learned, and his current Kickstarter project; Fabled Environments: A High School Floor Plan For RPGs – ending July 25th.
Interview [00:00:21] Charles White
Fabled Environments: http://fabledenvironments.com
Fabled Environments on DriveThru RPG: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?&manufacturers_id=3118
Fabled Environments: A High … Read the rest
Jeff and Sarah once again take up the challenge of presented new crowd funding projects, that aren’t quite funded yet, and matching them up in a draft style game. Welcome to Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding Fantasy League!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/
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Jeff sits down with Jason Slingerland to discuss his podcast, movie endeavors, and games; including the upcoming Water Balloon Washout – hitting Kickstarter July 8th.
Interview [00:00:21] Jason Slingerland
Building The Game Podcast: http://www.buildingthegamepodcast.com/
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3440351/
Credits Music: Dan-O
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Jeff and Sarah, the new co-host, kick off Season 2 of The Game of Crowd Funding. And to start the season off right, they announce a contest for Wordsmith, The Card Game by Alistair Wong; on Kickstarter until June 30, 2013!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Wordsmith, The Card … Read the rest
Jeff gives you a quick update on the return of The Game of Crowd Funding. Doug and John from Meltdown Games joins Jeff for a great, candid interview to talk about their company, Gothic Doctor, and lessons learned so far on Kickstarter. It’s a great way for The Game of … Read the rest
To fill the void in the hiatus, Jeff does a quick update on outstanding matches and interviews Nick Yu, from Zucchini People Games.
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Points So Far
Jeff
Money Points: 5
% Overfunded Points: 6
Backer Points: 5
Total Points: 16
Rounds Won: 5… Read the rest
Did you miss us? Jeff and Richard are back after a week off, and The Game of Crowd Funding roars back in to action!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Points So Far
Jeff
Money Points: 1
% Overfunded Points: 1
Backer Points: 1
Total Points: 3
Rounds Won: … Read the rest
Jeff and Richard are back for another round of The Game of Crowd Funding! Previous picks are discussed, new picks are chosen. Richard draws first blood.
Note: We’ll be taking next week off. Keep funding those great projects!
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
Points So Far
Jeff
Money Points: … Read the rest
Jeff and Richard are back for another round of The Game of Crowd Funding! Previous picks are discussed, new picks are chosen, and Richard changes the rules again. We did mention we’re making this up as we go along, right? ;-}
Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/
March 1 Outstanding … Read the rest
Jeff welcomes a new co-host, Richard Bliss (aka The Game Whisperer – http://www.thegamewhisperer.com/) to the segment. And they immediately make a game of the entire thing.
Round 1: It’s a wash, as both pick:
Dungeon Roll
Round 2: Richard: Deadwood Studios
Jeff: Baldrick’s Tomb
Round 3:… Read the rest
http://www.kickstarter.com/
Berserkon – Deathless
Futuristic Metal Coins or Victory Tokens
Doppelganger the Universal Game Piece
Conquering Corsairs Pirates of the Silver Seas
Drum Roll the Board Game
2000ad Rogue Trooper Miniatures Game
King of Crime Card Game Bootleg Edition
Legacy Forbidden Machines
Deck of Thieves
Hoplomachus Rise of Rome
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