Fujian Trader: A board game adventure in Chinese history
A project in Savannah, GA by Thinking Past000days
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A gateway strategy game based on the historical rediscovery of the Selden Map, a 17th century Chinese trading map.
Backers: 464
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $40,033 of $39,500
Dates: Feb 11th -> Mar 19th (37 days)
Project By: Thinking Past
Backers: 464
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $40,033 of $39,500
Dates: Feb 11th -> Mar 19th (37 days)
Project By: Thinking Past
$40,033
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 19 @ 17:45 -0400 GMT
101%
of goal
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Latest News
The Last 24
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We're in the last 24 hours of our campaign now! Our goal is within sight and we can do this! We're now over 70% funded and have raised over $28k! We also recently got a mention in Kickstarter's Art and Value newsletter! We can't do... (Read More)
The Last 48
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, 48 hours left to go! We've gone up 5% in the last 24 hours alone (and that was before all those 48 hour reminders got sent out), and we're over 60% funded! Our goal is in sight and we're so very close! We can do this everyone! This... (Read More)
The Home Stretch
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, We're in the home stretch now, so we'd like to ask for your help one last time. We need one last, big push to reach our goal. We know this is possible because we've seen similar board games make the amount we need and more in the... (Read More)
Prizes for Tiers $48+ and Stretch Goals
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, We want to give you guys a big THANK YOU. Last week we challenged you to get us to 50% by 3/12 and you guys met that challenge and went past it! Your support means so much to us and we'd like to give a very special thank you to our... (Read More)
New Tiers and The Escapist
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, A week to go in the Fujian Trader Kickstarter—we’re almost there but need your help! The prototype board game, based on the rediscovered 17th century Selden Map of China, is a roaring success—playtests, museum exhibitions, reviews... (Read More)
A New Video
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We have a new video for you! Part 5 in our How to Play series goes over combat in the game. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) Places Featuring Fujian We'd like to thank the lovely Amanda End over at BTA Podcasts for featuring Fujian... (Read More)
PAX East Wrap Up
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, PAX East was a ton of fun and we even got to see some of you out there! Some of our newer backers may recognize themselves in this photo. :) Snowstorms and bad weather tried their best to prevent us from getting out to Boston, but we... (Read More)
A Challenge to You
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We've got another How to Play video for you. This one describes how Fortune cards and Event cards affect gameplay. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) The ChallengeMore importantly, we have a challenge for all of our backers! We dare all of you... (Read More)
A New How to Play Video
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, A new week means a new How to Play Video! (Part 1, Part 2) The Guild Hall Maria pulling off a spectacular move. We had a great time demoing the game at The Guild Hall. Thank you to everyone who came! If you couldn't make it, we may be... (Read More)
PAX East
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, Fujian Trader is going to be at PAX East next weekend! A representative of ours, Zack Haynie, will showcasing Fujian Trader at the Unpub booth on Saturday, March 7th from 11am-3pm and 4pm-8pm. Swing by the table and play a game! If... (Read More)
Add Ons and the Yijing deck
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, Today, we're pleased to announce Add Ons to our campaign! Add Ons the digital lesson plan (+$10) "I 愛 Fujian Trader" t-shirts (+$22) any version of the game (digital print and play, economy version, or regular version) Should you... (Read More)
How to Unlock Stretch Goals and Fujian's Design Process
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We're 35% funded and not even halfway through our campaign. Speaking of which, everyone loves stretch goals, right? Once we hit 50% funded, we'll reveal all of our stretch goals! So share that Kickstarter link and let's reach 50%! In... (Read More)
A New Reward Tier
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We have a new reward tier for everyone. Introducing the Economy tier! It's the more economical version of Fujian Trader. The silver and goods (silk, rice and iron) in this version of the game will be made out of chipboard. All other... (Read More)
Happy Chinese New Year!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, We here at Thinking Past would like to wish you a happy Chinese New Year! We hope the coming year is prosperous for you! We have a gift for you today and that is a new How to Play video. This is a continuation of the video we already... (Read More)
IndieCade Wrap Up
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, 28% funded already and we haven't even passed the 1 week marker! We're grateful for your continued support. IndieCade East Sari on the IndieCade panel IndieCade East was a blast and Sari was on a panel about academic game programs. She... (Read More)
YouTube News and the Top 10 Kickstarter Campaigns 2/15/15
February 15th - via: meeplemechanic.com
New YouTube show! This week, established brands make use of Kickstarter. I go over that and show you the top 10 Kickstarter campaigns launched this week! (Read More)
Fujian Trader Sets Sail on Kickstarter
February 13th - via: purplepawn.com
This week Thinking Past launched its Kickstarter campaign for Fujian Trader, a gateway strategy boardgame based upon the recently re-discovered Selden Map. (Read More)
48 Hour Mark
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi travelers, 48 hours in and we're at 93 backers and 22% funded. Thank you again everyone! A Question About RewardsWe've noticed that people are hoping that shipping costs could be lower. Fujian Trader is 5lbs (or over 2kg) so unfortunately... (Read More)
The First 24 Hours
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello travelers, Thank you so, so very much for all of your support! It's been a whirlwind of great activity and in under 24 hours we became a staff pick! It's all thanks to you! Right now we're sitting at 77 backers and 19% funded. Let's keep this... (Read More)
Fujian Trader launches on Kickstarter
February 11th - via: tabletopgamingnews.com
Thinking Past has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Fujian Trader. In the game, you play as a trading house in the seas around China. Look to gain as much influence you can before the mainland is invaded. (Read More)
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