Kickstarter Journeys

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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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Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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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Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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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Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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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Voice introduction by Marilena D.

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

Introduction Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice introduction by Marilena D.