Forage, The Bee Game โ A Deluxe Magnetic Tabletop Game
A project in Mullumbimby, AU by Yari McGauley000days
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A fun, tactile nature game for 1-4 players, guide your beehive through the four seasons, blending nature, realism and play ๐๐ฒ๐ธ
Backers: 291
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158 AUD
Funded: $45,865 AUD of $30,000 AUD
Dates: Dec 1st -> Jan 10th (41 days)
Project By: Yari McGauley
Backers: 291
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158 AUD
Funded: $45,865 AUD of $30,000 AUD
Dates: Dec 1st -> Jan 10th (41 days)
Project By: Yari McGauley
$45,865 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 10 @ 21:03 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
๐ฆ Pledge Manager, Shipping, VAT and Late Pledges (Important Dates) 
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Before the campaign finishes, a few important updates. What happens after the campaign endsThe campaign ends on: ๐ Saturday 11 January 2026 at 1:01pm (Sydney time, AEDT) After the campaign ends, I will be using Kickstarter pledge... (Read More)
2 Day to Go โค๏ธ Why Back this Game?
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Forage is exclusive to Kickstarter โค๏ธ This is a one-off. I have no plans to take this game to retail outlets, or make it again. Itโs the only time & place you will get this game, in all its nature-themed, high-quality piece, magnetic glory.... (Read More)
Stretch Goals, a Quick Beach Break, and Production Plans
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello hello! After my game was fully funded on 2nd Jan I took a little beach holiday with my family (it is summer here in Australia), surfing and relaxing for a few days. I'm back and with just 3 days to go, we've nearly unlocked the first 2 stretch... (Read More)
๐ 100% Funded!
January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! ๐ Forage is now 100% funded, Iโm honestly a bit in disbelief, I have full body tingles.ย After 8 years of sketching, prototyping, testing, remaking, and questioning everything, Forage is going to be made. Thank you to everyone who... (Read More)
Almost Funded (98%) ๐ Stretch Goals up next!
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, This game is sitting at 98% funded, which is an amazing place to be on 1st January 2026! Any day now, maybe even today, we will cross the Funding deadline and still have 9 days to go.ย That means it is time to talk about stretch goals... (Read More)
Bee Fact 3: Waggle Dance!
December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Bees have one of the most amazing communication systems in nature (really!).When a Forager returns to the hive, she performs a waggle dance that shows her sisters the direction, distance and value of nearby flowers.ย It is the only insect language... (Read More)
A small number of 3-Game Bundles added (2nd Run)
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, A quick update, we are at 90% funded, and some bundles have sold out! The original 3-Game Bundle sold out faster than I expected, at $200 I'm not surprised really... and a few people have messaged asking if there would be another chance.... (Read More)
Help Shape the Forage Box Insert
December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Iโm currently planning the cardboard insert that will hold all the pieces neatly in the box. Before locking this in, Iโd love your input on what matters most to you when opening and packing away a game like Forage. Your feedback will help... (Read More)
73% Funded and still 19 days to go!
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again dear Backers, Just a quick update, we've reached 74% and still have 19 days to go, so looking very likely that we will hit our target, and Forage, The Bee Game will be brought to life. Thank you! This is exciting, and please keep telling... (Read More)
๐จ Artistic Progression: Making my Polymer Clay Bees
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to share a bit of the creative journey behind the artwork and components for Forage, over 8 years, and how the game moved from early prototypes to the final designs you see today. Making the BeesThe Bees were relatively simple compared to... (Read More)
Week 3: Bee Photo / Selfie Giveaway ๐ and 66% funded!
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, an update from the hive, we are into week 3 now after 14 days 2/3rds funded. At this rate we should hit our target of $30,000 AUD in late Dec!ย Keep telling friends, family and beekeepers about this little game, a personal recommendation goes... (Read More)
Bee Facts! Something fun & interesting about bees
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, some of the fun bee facts I've sprinkled around my campaign page, and worth sharing as an Update in case you missed them: Bee Fact 1 ๐: 90% of the bees in a hive are girls - and they do all the work! Which brings us to the Autumn Season... (Read More)
Beekeepers Giveaway - Week 2 ๐๐ and 58% funded
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, so we are at 58% funded, steadily upwards. I have some more reviews coming out soon, a newspaper article on Wednesday and more videos to come (yes, a play through and How To Play). ย Also Iโm running giveaways every week during the 6 week... (Read More)
๐ฉ๐ช Forage jetzt auf Deutsch und Franzรถsisch ๐ซ๐ท Forage maintenant en franรงais et en allemand ๐ฌ๐ง Forage now in German and French
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update for all our international backers, I now have full-page translations of the entire Kickstarter story, including the full Rulebook, available in both German and French. Read them here: ๐ฉ๐ช... (Read More)
Day 1: A strong start, let the Giveaways begin!
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone and thanks for a great start to the campaign. 50% Funded! ๐Forage is nearly 50% funded on our first day, yay! Now that all the excitement and buzz has worn off, we enter the dreaded Kickstarter Lull...ย The middle part of a... (Read More)
Weโre live! ๐
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Forage has officially launched on Kickstarter, seven years after my first attempt, and I am so happy to be sharing this new edition. If you want the Early Bee price (save $20), it is limited to the first 50 backers, so jump in early if you can. Those... (Read More)
Prelaunch Giveaway Winner! ๐
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Huge congratulations to Anthony Morel from Amiens, France for winning our prelaunch giveaway.ย Anthony has won a free pledge of Forage, which heโll receive once the campaign is successfully funded. Thank you to everyone who entered, shared, tagged... (Read More)
Tomorrow We Launch!
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
One Day to Go - Thank You! Forage has been years in the making, and seeing so many people follow my Facebook (1.1k), Instagram (360) & the prelaunch page means a lot to me. If you want the Early Bee price (save $20), be ready at launch as the... (Read More)
One week to launch! ๐๐ฅ
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in my game so far, we are just one week away, and all the shares, mentions and posts into beekeeping groups has helped grow my audience enormously. Launch Date Iโll be launching on Tue 2nd December 2025 at... (Read More)
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