TsunamiCon 2017 Wichita's Premier Tabletop Gaming Convention

A project in Wichita, KS by Erik Carl
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Help make our community's 2017 tabletop gaming convention bigger and better than ever, located right here in the Heartland!
Backers: 59
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80

Funded: $4,715 of $3,500
Dates: Apr 10th -> May 16th (37 days)
Project By: Erik Carl
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Latest News

25 HOURS TO GO!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
After smashing through yet another stretch goal this afternoon, the moment of truth is upon us. How much can we accomplish in the FINAL HOURS of the campaign? Here's how you can help: Send word to everyone you game with, everyone you know who might... (Read More)

Friday Feature #5: Final Feature Friday

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've come to the final Friday of our crowdfunding effort. We're so deep in the planning at this point that it seems like ideas and inspiration are zipping by in a steady stream, yet it is remarkably difficult to articulate the features that make... (Read More)

The Final Five

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 Allow me to share with you the very first thing I look at in the morning. *grins* I am inordinately pleased with the funding effort this time around. As we head into the final few days of the campaign, we have reached a lovely launchpad from which... (Read More)

Like Christmas in September!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night, thanks in part to a new high-level sponsorship from Historical Board Gaming, we rolled through our first stretch goal and started barreling toward our second. This part of the campaign is always exiting to me, as I get to chance to give... (Read More)

Final Week!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As we head into the final week of the campaign, our Kickstarter total hovers just above the 100% mark. While it's nice to be funded, we'd definitely like to see the campaign continue to grow. In addition to spreading the word, here's a few additional... (Read More)

Friday Feature #4: Gaming with the Stars

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
As we get ready for the weekend each week during the course of the campaign, I'd like to take a moment to discuss special features we expect to bring to this year's convention. This week I want to talk about our special guests. One of the cool things... (Read More)

At the Table Tuesday #3: We're Funded!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I received the notice last night that we had crossed the threshold, reaching 100% of our basic funding goal! That means the balance of our major upfront costs for this year's con is largely covered, and we're ready to focus on growth. But first, I... (Read More)

May Day!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
As we begin our fourth week of campaigning for the upcoming convention in October, the numbers at the top of the page admit a little bit o' sunshine into an otherwise fairly dreary weekend here in Kansas. We had the awesome chance to hang out with a... (Read More)

Friday Feature #3: The Great Escape

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As we get ready for the weekend each week during the course of the campaign, I'd like to take a moment to discuss special features we expect to bring to this year's convention. This week I have something really exciting in store. When we plan... (Read More)

Love is in the Air!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We had something happen this year that I just wanted to share with everyone. It's a feel good story that makes us that much prouder of what we do. A few months ago, I received a message from a young lady named Melissa: Of course, we were quickly... (Read More)

At The Table Tuesday #2

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A couple years ago, it came to our attention that game conventions across the nation were instituting popular Play-To-Win programs to reward attendees for trying out new games and put more gaming opportunities into the hands of local gamers. So last... (Read More)

Week Three: The Pinto Protocol

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
With the first two weeks of our campaign down, we're currently sitting at 74% of our basic funding goal, which is excellent. Anyone who has ever run a Kickstarter campaign will bemoan the quiet period in the midst of the run when pledges just... (Read More)

Friday Feature #2

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
As we get ready for the weekend each week during the course of the campaign, I'd like to take a moment to discuss special features we expect to bring to this year's convention.This week I want to talk about a cool and exciting event that is in the... (Read More)

At The Table Tuesday #1

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
After the first week of the campaign, we've hit the traditional lull in growth as we switch into second gear. I'll try not to barrage you with updates. Every year at TsunamiCon, our primary focus as game con organizers is to provide opportunities for... (Read More)

Week Two

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If I ever had any doubts about the vigorous support of our core community, they have quickly begun to fade. Our first week provided a wonderful start to our campaign, and it would be nice to keep some semblance of momentum as we head into Week Two.... (Read More)

Friday Feature #1

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
As we get ready for the weekend each week during the course of the campaign, I'd like to take a moment to discuss special features we expect to bring to this year's convention. One quick note before I do... if you scroll down toward the bottom of... (Read More)

The First 48

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
After two days on the books, we've reached 41% of our Kickstarter goal, which is pretty exciting. I can't thank you enough for believing in us and supporting our event year after year. We plan to do everything we can to continue to grow and improve... (Read More)

The First 24

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As the sun rises on our second day, I am pleased at the show of support during the first 24 hours of the campaign. We've already reached 28% of our goal at over $1000 in Day One, and word is spreading quickly on the social media circuit. That being... (Read More)

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