KickTraq

Okay, we crossed the 50% mark yesterday (8 days to go), so this is definitely going to be an uphill climb. But the campaign will continue to the end. I will be out there pushing it until the last moment. And while it is absolutely not your job to be... (Read More)

I had to be on the other side of the country for a few days to visit my 103 year old aunt in the blistering hellscape known as Phoenix, Arizona. So the KS campaign had to fend for itself. And it showed. I'm back and somewhat recovered from the trip,... (Read More)

Designer Greg Porter and Blacksburg Tactical Research Center have launched a Kickstarter to fund a new historical worker placement game titled Iceland: Settlement to Independence. The game covers over a thousand years as players work to gain self-governance while also competing to be the biggest individual influence in Iceland’s development. Iceland is for three to six players, ages 14+, plays in around 60 to 90 minutes, and you can reserve a copy for the early bird price of $45.00 for the next day. After that you can grab the game for a $60.00 pledge. Expected delivery is this Fall. You can check out my Kickstarter preview right here. (Read More)

Of course I was hoping for a "funded on first day/hour/minute!" result but it is what it is. When it comes to social media I am almost a hermit, so I do not have a huge list of people to email, nor thousands upon thousands of followers. So, 20%... (Read More)

I kick back with a Kickstarter preview of Greg Porter’s Iceland: Settlement to Independence, which launched earlier today for Blacksburg Tactical Research Center. The game covers over a thousand years as players work to gain self-governance while also competing to be the biggest individual influence in Iceland’s development. Iceland is for three to six players, ages 14+, plays in around 60 to 90 minutes, and you can reserve a copy for the early bird price of $45.00 for the next day. After that you can grab the game for a $60.00 pledge. (Read More)

Stephen goes over the rules to Iceland: Settlement to Independence from Blacksburg Tactical Research Center and explains what caught his eye. Designed by Greg Porter with art from Alvin Helms. (Read More)

Jeff sits down to share his thoughts, and a bit of a how to play, of Iceland from designer Greg Porter. The Euro-style board game tasks players with settling, developing, and leading the nation to independence while also competing to be the most impactful influence throughout Icelandic history. Iceland is for three to six players, ages 12+, and plays in 60 to 90 minutes. Iceland has launched on Kickstarter and you can reserve a copy for a $60.00 pledge. Expected fulfillment is late 2024. (Read More)