The Great Kingdom
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A feature length documentary uncovering the true tale of the rise and fall of the creators Dungeons & Dragons.
Backers: 891
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65
Funded: $57,504 of $50,000
Dates: Jun 20th -> Jul 20th (31 days)
Project By: The Great Kingdom
Backers: 891
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65
Funded: $57,504 of $50,000
Dates: Jun 20th -> Jul 20th (31 days)
Project By: The Great Kingdom
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Last Updated: July 20 @ 23:30 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Funded! 
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Well how about that? Amazing work, everyone. We need to keep going, we've got another couple days to really make it shine. Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, - Chris, James and Andrew (Read More)
And Now a Word from Chris Haifley, Our Director...
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Because he's a filmmaker, the digital format is his chosen medium.... You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 He will kill me for saying this, but we never once thought to offer one of those "Choose This Reward... (Read More)
Potato Salad, Potato Schmalad.
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Not to be outdone by other competitive Potato Salad Kickstarters, Ernie Gygax reached out to his mom, Mary Gygax-Walker and asked for the family recipe. And lo and behold, the Gygax Secret German Potato Salad Recipe is now available as a Backer Level... (Read More)
3 Days and Counting...
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Big uptick yesterday. Some heavy hitters have thrown their hat in to the mix getting us even closer to the finish. Now, in three days, we must look to the east, at dawn, and wait for Eomer and his 3000 Rohirrim to appear on the horizon. Some goodies... (Read More)
4 Days Left. Can It Be Done?
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In one word: Yes. Yes, we have a sizable amount of money to raise in less than a week. Yes, a lot can happen in 4 days. Past campaigns show that the last 3 days are the most crucial. Yes, we've been waylaid by the legal issues, for sure. Yes, we've... (Read More)
Even More Sneak Peeks
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are two more clips that Chris and James picked out from our footage. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Jim Ward You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Just a small,... (Read More)
New Rewards
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Three of our interviewees Rob Kuntz, John Bobek and Ernie Gygax (with Benoist Poire) have lent their work and talent to help out with our campaign. They are offering their books and unique, collectible items. From Rob Kuntz: A tribute to Don Kaye.... (Read More)
A Quick Look at The Great Kingdom
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone - Chris and James wanted to show everyone a little bit of our interviews. They went into the editing suite and pulled out some clips. Here's a look. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 You'll need an... (Read More)
Our Statement in Response to Recent Legal Actions
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
As many in the gaming community and D&D fans may already know, we’ve had the unfortunate distraction of a lawsuit filed by Westpaw Productions. Recently, Westpaw sought a Temporary Restraining Order which would have shut down the Kickstarter... (Read More)
It's Tough When You Have to Compete with Potato Salad
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone - Yes the Potato Salad Kickstarter is kicking our butts (and actually, this KS for this cooler is pretty sweet too), but that doesn't mean we haven't been working to get the word out about THE GREAT KINGDOM. We have doubled our efforts... (Read More)
Our First Update (Long Overdue)
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
D&D documentary ‘The Great Kingdom’ explores the true origins of the game
June 29th - via: geek.com
Anyone who enjoys the occasional role play game or tabletop game is more than a little familiar with Dungeons and Dragons. A new documentary is on the way that explores deep into the origin of this culture-altering game and its founders. (Read More)
Dungeons & Dragons Documentary Wants $50,000 From Kickstarter
June 25th - via: escapistmagazine.com
The Great Kingdom aims to detail the origins of Dungeons & Dragons and provide a look at the people who created it and the effect it had on them. (Read More)
'The Great Kingdom' details the creation, success of Dungeons and Dragons
January 29th - via: polygon.com
Fantasy Game Films released a trailer offering a first look at The Great Kingdom, a documentary about the origins of tabletop role-playing franchise Dungeons and Dragons. (Read More)
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