Kickstarter Journeys

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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