Feudum: A nuanced game of hand & resource management

A project in Columbia, MO by Mark Swanson
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Optimize your hand, leverage your resources & compete for guild status in a fantastical realm for 2-5 players!
Backers: 3028
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87

Funded: $263,852 of $49,000
Dates: Nov 10th -> Dec 16th (36 days)
Project By: Mark Swanson
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Latest News

Long Live the King!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Justin and I are speechless. All we can say is, Thank you!!!  We give you our promise....to meticulously oversee production....so that you end up with.......the finest game in the kingdom.  (Read More)

Your Generosity Rewarded with a NEW STRETCH GOAL!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, you've been so generous already! Soooo, just in case there's an eleventh hour surge.....Justin and I thought we'd add some spot varnish all boxes in all the right places!    (Read More)

Meeple Realty releases FEUDUM INSERT price!!!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
My good friends at Meeple Realty just provided an estimate for a custom Feudum insert they are working on: $35 ($40 MSRP). Pictures of this custom insert will be available in the pledge manager store AFTER the campaign, and you will be able to... (Read More)

S-Q-U-I-R-R-E-L-S!!!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Even if I can't see the forrest through the CONIFER trees..... I can still see squirrels!!!! My dear backers... I am speechless. While I was sleeping, you blew past yet another stretch goal. Justin and I are utterly thrilled to be able to include... (Read More)

We hope you like the hologram SG!!!! Just released!!!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
There's something nostalgic to me about hologram cards (I used to collect Marvel cards) and still have a handful of holos that I treasure!!!  Anyway, go check it out.  You'll have to scrooooooooooooooooooooooooool waaaaaaaay dooooooooown on the... (Read More)

Alea iacta est!!!!! The die is cast!!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
One Sheep is Sheep, two Sheep are Sheep... but alas.....dice are a tricky business!! Lately grammar experts are saying that modern standard English says that "dice" is both the singular and the plural.  Naturally, I have rejected this....partly out... (Read More)

SHARE this FLY-THROUGH of the Siren and Windmill with your Friends!

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Sharing this YouTube video is the perfect way to entice your friends to back the campaign with just 3 Days left!!! It's a breathtaking fly-through revealing the siren from "Seals & Sirens," the conifer trees from "Squirrels & Conifers," and... (Read More)

3D Prototypes + 4 Days Left!!!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone!  Tomorrow night I will post a 3D fly through video showcasing the wooden pieces you see above. These are the 3D-rendered prototypes that we are submitting to Panda for manufacturing. They were masterfully crafted by my friend (and... (Read More)

ALTER EGO Expansion Rules + SNEAK PEEK at Cards!!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks!!!! We finally uploaded the rules to the third Feudum expansion. It's called Alter Ego and it is a customizable "deck expansion" (different than a deck builder).  This expansion lets you swap up up to 6 of your action cards BEFORE THE GAME to... (Read More)

Custom Insert by MEEPLE REALTY!!!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are really excited to announce our partnership with Meeple Realty, makers of some of the most beautiful, high-end game inserts in the world, including inserts for Caverna, Terra Mystica, Lords of Waterdeep, Castles of Burgundy, Twilight Struggle,... (Read More)

7 Thought-Provoking Kickstarter Projects

December 9th - via: stonemaiergames.com
In this series, I highlight some of the interesting choices made by recent crowdfunders regarding their project (Read More)

Announcing New Shipping Partner + Competitive Rates!!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Odd Bird Games is excited to announce a partnership with Quartermaster Logistics to get you your rewards! They are powered by CoolStuffInc.com, a business that has been shipping games for over 14 years to customers around the world. Quartermaster... (Read More)

TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT...THE SQUIRREL MEAT

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
With 8 days to go, what better way to entice your friends to back than with.... squirrel meat!! Okay...maybe not the squirrel meat, but definitely the stunning little conifer trees that will give your board's topography a 3D look!! Projections look... (Read More)

FEUDUM—LIVE PLAYTHROUGH TONIGHT!!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Join James Hudson from Druid City Games for his LIVE play through of Feudum tonight at 8:30pm Central Standard Time, (9:30pm EST.) Log in, and ask questions!  Join the Facebook Event now!    (Read More)

Stained Glass Abbey Card Unlocked!!!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are continually FLOORED by your generous support. Justin and I both really love this special Royal Writ card as it is the FIRST time we have added spot varnish to a card to create a shimmering effect. This "Stained Glass Abbey Card" reveals the... (Read More)

Feudum "Big Box" Reward Level Added

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks,  Due to popular demand, we have added a "Big Box" reward level for those of you who are interested in ALL the expansions, but were not keen on getting the boxes due to limited shelf space. It is really more of a "Stuffed Box" edition as... (Read More)

Seals & Sirens Rulebook + GamerNode RunThrough

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, Just a few quick updates.... The Seals & Sirens rulebook is ready for your perusal! (And by the way, thanks for all your wonderful rulebook edits and suggestions. They are wonderful.)  Alter Ego is next! Also, check out Part 1 of... (Read More)

Inside Tray + Shipping + Big Box + Insert Partner + Podcast

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, thought you might enjoy this sneak peek of the inside tray. This will rest dimensionally inside the bottom of the box, and give you Queen Anne's view from her castle tower.  Each of the expansion boxes will also have nifty dimensional... (Read More)

Rulebooks + Reviews + 14 Days to Go!!!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, Just wanted to alert you to a few things...  The Windmills & Catapults rulebook is ready for your perusal! We hope to upload the rest very soon Feudum is on the homepage of GamerNode! Check out Eddie Inzauto's recent video review of... (Read More)

Feudum Complete Rules + Setup Video Live!!!

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Feudum Complete Rules + Setup video is now published on the KS site. You may watch there, or directly from Youtube.  Please share. : )  (Read More)

Foil-Stamped Wooden Vessels Unlocked!!!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We can't keep up with you! Haha.  Now you can ride in style with these nifty little foil-stamped wooden vessels that will be added to the game. As always, thank you so much for helping us give you deluxe components! Next up: the Stained-Glass Abbey... (Read More)

Embroidered Haversack Unlocked!!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
F stands for Fantabulous, Famed, Fancy, Festive, Fetching, Filigreed, First-rate, Four-star, Flashy, Foolproof, Fortuitous, Frolicsome........Andddddddd Feudum. Cheers!  (Read More)

Feudum Alter Ego Expansion Unlocked

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!!!! You are SAILING through these stretch goals. (Sorry, I had to say it). This nifty deck expansion lets you swap up to 6 of your action cards before the game. This lets you fine tune your deck EXACTLY the way you like it to take advantage of 6... (Read More)

Two New Stretch Goals Added!!!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The next stretch goal is approaching fast! It's hard to keep up with you!!! Justin and I wanted to reward you for everything you've done to spread the word! They're kinda nifty....and they're FREE! So, If you haven't seen 'em already... go take a... (Read More)

Foil Pack 2 Stretch Goal Unlocked!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
CONGRATULATIONS!! These Royal Writ foil cards are very special INDEED, and Justin and I are THRILLED that they have been unlocked. THANK YOU!  Here’s how these cheeky cards work: Once drawn, each card may be added to your action deck. When one is... (Read More)

Seals & Sirens Stretch Goal Unlocked!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It wasn’t your fault! The siren’s song lured you into unlocking this expansion! And, now that your vessel has been dashed upon the rocks….you might as well add this one to your collection…….By the way, Thank you!!!!!! Justin and I love... (Read More)

Foil Pack 1 Unlocked!!! Go! Go! Go!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
YES!!!!!! Justin and I are soooo glad we get to make these!  These limited-edition Royal Writ cards are 59 x 91 mm and are best protected with a clear Standard European sleeve (59 x 92 mm). The cards are 300gsm greycore with Linen Embossing from... (Read More)

Windmills & Catapults Stretch Goal Unlocked!!!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy heck, backers....You were serious about blowing through those stretch goals, haha! By the way, I think you're going to like this expansion. It adds a 6th player and some nifty new landscape tiles. Oh... also a little wooden windmill with a... (Read More)

Royal Starting Player Marker Unlocked!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Who needs a regular 'ol starting player marker...when you can have a royal one!  Haha! Folks, this pleases me so much! This will be a handsome addition to the game. King Daniel thanks you for your benevolence.  (Read More)

Feudum Funded Folks!!!!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for funding Feudum!!!!  It is a dream come true to actually be able to produce this game!!  Words cannot express my utmost gratitude!.....(Deep breath).......I promise a game of the utmost quality and will work with Panda to deftly craft... (Read More)

What a spectacular start for Feudum!!!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all your support during the wee hours of the morning! Justin and I appreciate all your thoughtful comments and good wishes. Don't forget to spread the word and help us build this momentum. Now...time to get some sleep. Talk soon. Mark... (Read More)

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