The Thing - The Boardgame
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The official board game inspired by the 1982 movie The Thing.
Backers: 5199
Average Pledge Per Backer: €80
Funded: €413,581 of €42,000
Dates: Sep 22nd -> Oct 14th (22 days)
Project By: Pendragon Game Studio
Backers: 5199
Average Pledge Per Backer: €80
Funded: €413,581 of €42,000
Dates: Sep 22nd -> Oct 14th (22 days)
Project By: Pendragon Game Studio
€413,581
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 14 @ 12:02 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
This is it! Thank you all! 
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, They were intense days, demanding but also full of satisfactions. The biggest thanks goes to all of you backers, who contributed to making this project unique for all of us! This is just the beginning, after a few days of well-deserved... (Read More)
Last Stretch Goals unlocked!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, we are so proud to show you the last 2 stretch goals we've unlocked. There is no more to say than: THANK YOU! We will make another update at the end of the campaign! (Read More)
Last 24 hours! final stretch goals revealed!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Last 24 hours and we are ready for the final rush! The campaign was long and full of satisfaction, but we still have some goals to achieve! Here are the latest stretch goals we have planned for the campaign: (Read More)
New add on and new stretch goals!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, we are officially in the last 48 hours of the campaign, but the surprises are not over yet! We decided to insert a last add-on, a second set of shaped plexiglass tokens also made by the E-Raptor company. With this set of 60 tokens you... (Read More)
Two unlocked Stretch goals, German version and new stretch goals!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, two stretch goals have been unlocked. Thank you very much for the great support you are giving to this campaign! Suspicion Disks have been unlocked, and will replace the wooden ones! We also make room for the fourth character arriving... (Read More)
Add on upgrade, character unlocked and new stretch goal!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, even today there is no lack of news to communicate to you. We have decided to include the 9 Dog Infection Tokens in the plastic token Add-On, bringing the total to 36 tokens at no additional cost. We also want to welcome the third... (Read More)
Plastic Tokens Add-On, new stretch goal and new announcement!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We thought about an aesthetic improvement regarding some components of the game. We can announce that the game has a new add on dedicated to: Contagion Tokens, Freezing Marker, Power Failure Token and First Player, for a total of 27... (Read More)
Extra items unlocked!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A new Stretch Goal has been unlocked! With this new optional module (you can choose at the beginning of the game whether to use it or not), the Communications Room and the Kitchen will have a new function!! Once the S.O.S. is sent to the... (Read More)
German edition of The Thing!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, starting from your feedback, we have decided to accommodate your request: we decided to make the complete German version of the game (core box + expansion) if we reach the 300 German backers before the end of the campaign. So we ask... (Read More)
Poster unlocked and two new Stretch goals!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, After the many information we shared with you yesterday, today a slightly lighter update. The poster has been unlocked! and the splendid work done by the artist Riccardo Crosa will make your Kickstarter copies even more precious! Here's... (Read More)
Norwegian Outpost Overview and much more!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, in this update we want to go into more detail of the "Norwegian Outpost" expansion. This expansion takes you inside the prequel The Thing (2011). You will have the opportunity to relive the adventures of the Norwegians! Stand alone or... (Read More)
Lars Unlocked! New Stretch goal and 1-2-3 Rules!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Today we can finally start showing you the rules of the 1-2-3 variant of the base game. The designers worked hard to offer an experience that was as faithful as possible to that of the 4-8 player version. You will play a more... (Read More)
SOS Helicopter unlocked. New character!
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, thanks to your support, a new Stretch Goal has been unlocked! The S.O.S. helicopter is another aesthetic element will make your game even more immersive! And now it's time to get to the miniature of a new Thule Base member. A character... (Read More)
First look at the dogs and new expansion language
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, In this update we want you to take a first look at the dog miniature! it was tough, but we managed to lock them up in the kennel! Finally, we want to remind you that thanks to the agreement reached with our Polish partners Galakta,... (Read More)
New weapons unlocked & miniature renders
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, thanks to your help we have unlocked the new weapons: these cards will give more way to "face the tension" during the game. As many of us request for them, let us to share some render samples: That's all for today. We want you to know... (Read More)
Playthrough video! News about the expansion!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, we have listened to your feedback and are trying to accommodate them. In the video section you can find a first playthrough made by the guys of Beastie Geeks, we also put it below for convenience: Finally, we waited for the authors to... (Read More)
New cards, new game variant and character unlocked!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, In this update we go into detail for the unlocked stretch goals. This new game variant introduces the Wrench and Refills: these cards are unique and can be used both as a Weapon Card and as an Item Card. Together with this set of cards,... (Read More)
News Stretch Goals and plastic food preview!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody, the announcement of the expansion isn't the only news today! Thanks to your support, the new object card illustrations have become reality! And this makes us very happy! We also have a 3D version of the plastic food, and we want to... (Read More)
New add-on revealed!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We are proud to announce the expansion for The Thing - The Boardgame, called ... Norwegian Outpost! This The Thing - The Boardgame ADD-ON allows you to experience the events that happened at Thule Station, the Norwegian station where it... (Read More)
Copper Unlocked! New Stretch Goal and one big news!
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Copper is reality! and now we can finally say that Outpost 31 is fully booked. it's time to discover Copper's power: When he is assigned a REPAIR Action card, he may remove 2 Damage counters. Now it's time to move towards a new stretch... (Read More)
French Version and Food update and weather dice survey!
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, we have important news to tell you! THE THING THE BOARDGAME IN FRENCH we are very happy to announce that, thanks to an agreement reached with our French partners in Matagot, The Thing - The Boardgame will be fully localized in the... (Read More)
Stretch goal unlocked and food shape!
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, first of all thanks to your support even the plastic tray has become a reality! A handy insert to fit all the game contents (and yes, even the cards with sleeves!). We also want to thank you for taking part in the food survey. We saw... (Read More)
Unlocked illustrations and new Stretch goal!
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! another stretch goal has been unlocked! With the new illustrations we are sure that you will be able to immerse yourself even more in the atmosphere of the Thing! This is an example of what we are doing: and now it's time to reveal the next... (Read More)
Dice Tower Pick of the week, new Stretch Goal, first add-on revealed
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, we are honored to see our game selected as Pick of the Week by Mark Streed! Thank you all, really!!!! STRETCH GOALS Yes! We can officially welcome Fuchs to the Outpost 31 Crew! Now the "gang" is almost complete ... who is missing? But... (Read More)
New food pool!
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday we launched the survey on food! We are very happy with the interaction you have had and the feedback you have given us! This is what it means to have a passionate community! To show you that we have decided to listen to your feedback, we... (Read More)
New Stretch Goals unlocked and Call to action!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, The two stretch goals revealed this morning (Italian time!: D) have also been unlocked! We cannot deny that the support you are giving us continues to amaze us more and more, hour after hour! Precisely for this reason we want to involve... (Read More)
Plastic Dogs unlocked!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Here in Italy it was a beautiful awakening for us! The Plastic Gems and Plastic Dogs have been unlocked thanks to your endless support! Here in Outpost 31 we had a little problem, and the dogs that we thought were locked in the Kennel,... (Read More)
The Thing official board game inspired by 1982 movie
September 24th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
The Thing the official Board game offers players a tense, cinematic experience for 1-8 players based on the eponymous cult film directed by the master of movie-making John Carpenter and released back in 1982. (Read More)
A warm welcome to Childs...and more!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, we are very happy to welcome Childs to The Thing - The Boardgame crew. We know how much you love this character ( we love him too!) and we are happy to know that you can use him in the game! What is his special ability? Let's find out... (Read More)
New stretch goal and an important announcement!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You Guys! Thanks to your support, plastic Fuel Tanks are a reality! Thanks to this Stretch, the visual impact on the game will be even more beautiful! And know is the time for another character. Who want to guess who he is? And now, a little... (Read More)
New Game Mode unlocked!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Many backers asked for it. We are honored to say that 1,2,3 players mode has been finally unlocked! Before introducing you to the detail of this Stretch goals, let us to announce the next step Now let us to introduce the main aspect of this version:... (Read More)
Another The Thing board game has scuttled onto Kickstarter
September 23rd - via: dicebreaker.com
Flush out the alien organism hiding among you or assimilate and destroy in The Thing: The Board Game, the latest tabletop game based on the cult horror film, now live on Kickstarter. First announced in 2018, The Thing: The Board Game is an upcoming game that sees four to eight players attempting to survive on a desolate outpost in the middle of a frozen tundra. (Read More)
Palmer joins the Crew!
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, the first and second stretch goals have been unlocked! And yes, Palmer officially joins our crew inside Outpost 31. Palmer’s power: When he is in the Generator Room and is assigned a USE Action card, he adds 1 additional Fuel Tank.... (Read More)
The Thing is funded!
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, WOW! The Thing - The Boardgame Is funded! This is a very important moment for us, after so many months of work our game will see the light! But now we have plenty of time to unlock lots of stretch goals! So let's not waste time, and... (Read More)
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