Kickstarter Journeys

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!

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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