Trekking the World: A Globetrotting Board Game 🌍

A project in Huntington, NY by Underdog Games
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An elegant strategy game celebrating the pleasures and wonders of world travel.
Backers: 6533
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $255,577 of $24,200
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 14th (28 days)
Project By: Underdog Games
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Latest News

Final day! Timeline going forward, desktop background, and update on the next Trekking game

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, This is the last update of the live campaign! Today's featured destination:  This is Jemaa el-Fna, the town square of Marrakesh, Morocco. It's been the town's central gathering place for a thousand years, and it brims with musicians,... (Read More)

A timeline update, plus be a part of helping us decide what the next Trekking game should be

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, First, today's featured destination:   You're looking at the Red Square of the Kremlin, the fortified complex in the heart of Moscow. Built in the 1400's, the Kremlin has been associated with Russian power for its whole history. In the... (Read More)

Finalized rulebook, Trekking the National Parks add-on, and reddit ask-us-anything TODAY, 12pm EST.

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers!  First, today's featured image:   This is Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, in Indonesia. It was built in the 9th century, apparently abandoned in the 14th century, and then known to no one but the locals until the... (Read More)

We've made a decision about what goes on the inside of the box lid

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers!  First, today's featured destination:  This is Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world's largest salt flat at over 4000 square miles. I'd not heard of it before seeing this illustration, and admit I was suspicious it actually looked like... (Read More)

Tabletop game Trekking the World closes in on £100k on Kickstarter

March 30th - via: toynews-online.biz
A project to deliver on a new tabletop title that will have players exploring the world is nearing completion, having secured almost three times its original goal on Kickstarter. While families and individuals across the globe are continuing to fight against the coronavirus pandemic through social distancing and self isolation, board gaming has seen a reported uptick in sales and engagement. It would also seem a timely to launch a new game on the topic of global exploration. (Read More)

What should we print on the inside of the box lid?

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! First, today's featured destination: The Sydney Opera House. I love both music and architecture, and I've wanted to go there all my life. Haven't made it yet. Its initial construction budget was $7 million, but when the building was done,... (Read More)

Trekking the World designer Charlie Bink on 'Theme First' Show

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Streaming now! Check it out! Security Check Required  (Read More)

How Journey Cards change gameplay each time you play (plus: rules translations!)

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! First, today's featured destination:   You're looking at Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It's Canada's first national park and the flagship of its park system. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Banff has over 1000 miles... (Read More)

How we chose the destinations in Trekking the World (it was hard)

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers!  First, today's featured destination:   The Taj Mahal. I'm featuring it today because its my personal favorite illustration in the game and I'm invoking the Campaign Manager's Privilege™ (it's a thing).  I love the way the light... (Read More)

How to get a full pledge discount by improving Trekking the World's rulebook

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! First thing's first: each time we post an update for this campaign, we'll start by showing off art from a destination card and tell you about that destination. Most of us can't travel in real life right now, but at least we can imagine... (Read More)

Welcome to the Trekking the World campaign!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU! Given current events, we weren’t expecting this campaign to fund so fast. But it’s funded. Thank you. To make sure our campaign updates are useful and interesting to you, we’re using this first one to... (Read More)

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