Kickstarter

[Ethric]

The new thing, it seems, which I've mostly read about at Penny Arcade. Then I saw this today: Zombicide! A zombie apocalypse board game, no less. I signed right up for the 100 $ dealie, 10 minutes before the funding-period ended (which is about right as I write this, according to the countdown).

So anyone else participated in any kickstarting? Use this thread to tell about fun stuff requiring a kickstart.

[Kalah]

Sounds like it could be very profitable.

... or a complete waste of money. Take your pick.

[Ethric]

The specific board game in question or the Kickstarter concept? The former got 39 times the required money to start production, the latter is merely a service between companies and interested parties. I assume they get a small fee for said service.

[Pol]

It does look funny.

You do not mess with Claudia. You do not talk to Claudia. You do not get in Claudia's way. Hire her for $10!

[Ethric]

When you put it like that, it sounds sordid...

[Angelspit]

It looks like Zombies!!!, but with more variety.

Gotta love those plastic zombies.

[Ethric]

For a minute there I thought you were just very excited about zombies. Never tried Zombies!!!, but Zombicide does sound fun and varied You can even play as Sheldon Cooper (scroll down the page to "Dave the Geek").

[Angelspit]

So they have a prototype ready. and need the money for mass production?

$75 isn't that much compared to the price of board games these days. The bigger boxes easily go over $100.

[Pol]

When you put it like that, it sounds sordid...

Sorry. Couldn't resisst.

[Ethric]

Played my first game of Zombicide, and it's awesome! Reminiscent of Hero Quest of yore, but without the need for a DM-type. 5 out of 6 survivors made it to the exit, but Sheldon sacrificed hims elf for his fellow man.