Wetlands: A Backyard Birds Card Game

A project in Salt Lake City, UT by John Jackson
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Wetlands consists of over 40 different waterfowl species and beautiful territory cards.
Backers: 129
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63

Funded: $8,077 of $3,600
Dates: Mar 1st -> Mar 31st (30 days)
Project By: John Jackson
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Latest News

Welcome to the TUNDRA! 7K!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
7K! Wow!! All backers will now receive the Tundra Expansion with no extra shipping!! We are not sure how many cards will be in the expansion, but to give you an idea—Backyard Birds' first expansion was a 12-card expansion, however, Tundra should... (Read More)

Another Stretch Goal Hatched!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are in the final days and we have two big stretch goals to hit. We can do this! More artwork being completed, check out the Spring Peepers Event:  (Read More)

Final Week, Here We Go! New Stretch Goals!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We have two new stretch goals posted with an exciting rigid box goal that I hope we can hit! This is the final week of the campaign, let's go! Check out the latest event card, my father painted this over 20 years ago:  Fishermen will reduce the... (Read More)

Rules are Ready!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The full color PDF rules are now on the campaign site for download! Here's the link:   Please reach out if you have any questions about the game. These rules may be updated a few times and we'll let you know if and when the PDF has been versioned.... (Read More)

Final Rules and the 5th Stretch Goal

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've finished up the rules and will be posting a PDF to the campaign sometime on Monday the 22nd. Also, I'm waiting for an image to come in for our 5th stretch goal, which should also be sometime in the next 12 hours or so. We are really looking... (Read More)

Official Expansions Announced

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got the expansions posted now on the page and we're waiting for some info before we can get the next stretch goal posted. Check out the expansions below, these should be ready for sale in the fall of 2021.  (Read More)

Wetlands Progress is Looking Great!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that we will be really working hard this weekend on many things: Artwork, I'll be cranking out more of the event card art; Rules, we should have the full rulebook posted by Monday; the 4th stretch goal has been... (Read More)

So Close to the Next Stretch Goal!

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few dollars away from our third stretch goal! Here's the latest artwork for our event cards! The Belted Kingfisher will increase the value of your wetland swamp territory.  (Read More)

Over 120% funded!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Things are really moving well! Thanks so much for all the support! The second stretch goal has been released and our third is up and ready. We're working hard on more artwork and will be showing off a new event card in about two days.  (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Has Been Reached!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Harlequin Duck will now be an exclusive Kickstarter only card! Take a look at the next stretch goal!  (Read More)

Art for the Osprey Event Card is Finished!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, here's the Osprey event card which will enhance the victory points on a wetland territory! Here's a peek at the art before I place it on the Kickstarter page. Osprey Event Card  (Read More)

Wetlands Takes Flight!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to a backer from Europe, we have funded! Get ready for some stretch goals coming by tomorrow! Thanks for all the support!!!  (Read More)

Gameplay Video Is Here

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It's a little rough, but gives a good overview of how the game functions. The PDF rules will be posted soon for download and will explain in great detail the game mechanics. Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/_ZseQ8dYe14  (Read More)

We Had a Great Weekend!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now over 80% and well on our way to Kickstart! We've almost finished the gameplay video and it should be up tomorrow. Check out all of the card back designs, which are now ready.  (Read More)

60% and Looking Good! More Info on Free Digital Art and Gameplay Video

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Wetlands campaign is moving a little slow, but it's projecting to Kickstart soon, which has us excited. We're especially excited because we've tweaked the rules and created the "Event" cards, which have really added spice to the game! We're... (Read More)

40% funded on Day 1! Free digital art for all backers!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost halfway there! The first few days of a campaign are crucial and I hope that you can all share this project with someone you know. We're tightening up some balancing in the game and are working on the gameplay video. Also, for all those... (Read More)

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