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The Networks: Executives now on Kickstarter!
After a long and unscheduled delay in posting here at Dude Central, how about we start with some actual news before going into stuff that I missed? That’s right, as promised last month, the expansion for The Networks has gone live on Kickstarter. The… Continue Reading “The Networks: Executives now on Kickstarter!”
Flash Point: Tragic Events expansion on Kickstarter
No sooner do I pledge (see what I did there) that I won’t back any more Kickstarters this year (other than The Networks: Executives, of course), then I see word that there’s a new Flash Point: Fire Rescue expansion just popping up on Kickstarter.… Continue Reading “Flash Point: Tragic Events expansion on Kickstarter”
The Networks: Executives expansion Kickstarter in September
I’m relatively new to the whole Kickstarter phenomenon, but I’ve backed a few things earlier. I had decided, however, to not back any more games this year, but with one exception. Today, Gil Hova (designer of the phenomenal The Networks) announced today that the… Continue Reading “The Networks: Executives expansion Kickstarter in September”
Kickstarter: The Flow of History
Every once in a while, it’s cool to browse the crowdfunding announcements for board games, just to see what may be coming down the pike. Most of them don’t sound that interesting, and I had never backed anything until the recent Pursuit of Happiness… Continue Reading “Kickstarter: The Flow of History”
The 80s are Returning!!! – Rambo Kickstarter Upcoming
You can tell that many current game designers grew up in the 1980s. We’re in that sweet spot where 35-45 year-olds are really getting into game design, and why not use something that we grew up when designing a game? First, there was (in… Continue Reading “The 80s are Returning!!! – Rambo Kickstarter Upcoming”
Brass Kickstarter is Live!!!
Last week, I showcased the upcoming Kickstarter for the new version of Brass (rechristened Brass: Lancashire) being published by Roxley Games. Pictures of the new board, new pieces, new art in general, all looked marvelous. This last Easter Monday, the Kickstarter went live, and… Continue Reading “Brass Kickstarter is Live!!!”
New Edition of Brass from Roxley Games – Kickstarter April 17
One of the best economic games for those players who don’t necessarily want to feel like they’re nothing but an accountant using spreadsheets is a game called Brass (now apparently renamed Brass: Lancashire for reasons I’ll get to in a moment). The game, designed… Continue Reading “New Edition of Brass from Roxley Games – Kickstarter April 17”
Kickstarter – The Pursuit of Happiness: Community
This is the story of how I recently backed, and am greatly looking forward to, the new expansion for the game The Pursuit of Happiness. Called Community, it has a pledge level that allows you to get the base game as well. I’m not… Continue Reading “Kickstarter – The Pursuit of Happiness: Community”
Crowdfunding Board Games: What Are You Looking For?
Pledging for Plebes . . . By @ravingmadfolio (contributor) As if we’re not going to talk about board games enough, let’s talk about backing board game campaigns in crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
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