Fireball Island - 80's Board Game, Reignited and Restored
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Fully updated look and play. A highly interactive game of press-your-luck, card play, and set collection -- but mostly GIANT FIREBALLS.
Backers: 23325
Average Pledge Per Backer: $120
Funded: $2,810,298 of $250,000
Dates: Apr 3rd -> May 3rd (31 days)
Project By: Restoration Games
Backers: 23325
Average Pledge Per Backer: $120
Funded: $2,810,298 of $250,000
Dates: Apr 3rd -> May 3rd (31 days)
Project By: Restoration Games
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Last Updated: May 4 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
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