The King's Abbey: A Strategic Abbey Building Game

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The year is 1096 A.D. and King Sivolc has a plan to leave the Darkness behind forever...
Backers: 1674
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $84,021 of $18,000
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 15th (37 days)
Project By: Randy Rathert
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Latest News

Kickstarter Staff Pick! Only 17 Hours to Go!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, We just became a Staff Pick on KICKSTARTER! and over 1500 Backers!  Way to go everyone! Thanks so much! Randy  (Read More)

Last 48HRS & The Rulebook is Finally Here! Solo and Quick Play Rules!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Great news!  The new rules has been uploaded to board game geek and you can download them by clicking here: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/117513/updated-kings-abbey-rules-20-may-2015 Please be aware that these are Lo-Resolution... (Read More)

All Stretch Goals Are Complete! Now We Have Signed Art and T-shirts!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, As you know Kickstarter is all about helping people fulfill their dreams of making music, art, inventions, to this one, creating a board game!  Kickstarter has made it possible for new designers like myself to break into the market and... (Read More)

19 Stretch Goals Crushed! 7 Days Left! 60 Minutes of Epic Music!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends,What a week we have had!  Thanks so much for the pledging and promoting.  It is hard to believe we have only one week left.  With 19 stretch goals crushed, this game is going to be beautifully updated with all of the great art and... (Read More)

17 Stretch Goals Knocked Out!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, We have knocked out 17 stretch goals and are well on our way to completing the next one!  I know I say this every time, but; THANK YOU!  You are not just making this game a reality but very high quality!  I have included the next two... (Read More)

We did it! 46K and now here is the next Goal!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, You all did it! 46K!  I decided to put the next two SG's into one.  So here it is, at 48K you will get the cardboard tokens, and the box upgraded to a linen finish!  (Read More)

Challenge - 46K Stretch Goal! Unique Art for all 28 Crusade Cards!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Here is the challenge.  If we can conquer this stretch goal today, I will open up 2 more SG's for the weekend.  These will include some great upgrades to the game.  I think we can do this!  Thanks so much for the support thus far... (Read More)

Saints are here, The Holy Grail and 15 other SG's conquered!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Thank you so much!  We still have 2 weeks left and so far you all have made this a success! Thanks for all of the ideas and comments, it means that you are more than just invested in a game but a dream.  This has been a blast so far... (Read More)

Over 40k, 300 BGG likes, New Art, The Saints are Marching in, and the Hunt for the Holy Grail!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Another great week at The King's Abbey!  Another SG reached and we are very close to those Saints marching in! I am excited to tell you we have released another SG and this time we are in search for the Holy Grail and other relics. ... (Read More)

Over 800 backers and Godwin Patron Saint of Miracles is coming to The King's Abbey!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Fist of all thanks again for a great week and all those backers that make it a joy doing this campaign! Just a couple of things to let you know about 1. I wanted to update you on the Character expansion and give you a sneak peek at some... (Read More)

Clergy now have their own personal crosses!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, You have done it again! One more stretch goal knocked out.  Purple crosses to replace the purple cubes; 5 to be exact.  Let's keep it up!  (Read More)

New Stretch Goals! And currently at 777 Backers!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, I first want to thank all of you for the support, this game would not be possible without all of you! I have a few things to let you know about. 1.  We now have "Special Stretch Goals" these kind of goals will be centered around social... (Read More)

New Player Board, Building Card, and Crusade Art!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Just wanted to send you a little update on the new artwork for the player board, building cards and crusades.  Anna has done an amazing job and everything really flows together now. More to see on Facebook.  And you can now follow us... (Read More)

Citrus Brotherhood has arrived! Orange 5th player expansion!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, We now have a 5th player in the color of orange!  In this expansion there will also be a few extra resource tokens and Crusade cards to handle the 5th player.  Now let's go for those crosses! The plan is to have the updated rules... (Read More)

Hurray! The cubes are now living breathing...Meeple peasants!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends,   35K!  We now have meeples to go with our sheeples and mooples!  Now you will need to make sure you feed these guys and keep them safe!  I have played the game with these mini meeples and I have to say, it makes for a much more... (Read More)

GOT MILK??? Mooooples have arrived! Ready to get your milking on?

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, We have hit 34K with over 700 backers! Thanks for the great support and welcome aboard to all you new backers!  This has been a really fun campaign to say the least!  Now let's go for those little peasant meeples!  It will make it... (Read More)

Grab your shepherd staff and get ready to do some lambing!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Get ready to do some lambing with some cute little sheep meeples, 15 to be exact!  These guys have been waiting to be released and they thank you! And look at the finished art for the main board.  It is just gorgeous!  The board... (Read More)

Wooden Resource Tokens! It is all downhill from here! I see sheeples in the near future!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, We have finished the long trek to the wooden resource tokens!  It should be all downhill from here!  You will notice that I have opened up a new stretch level.  Another Kickstarter Exclusive!  At 38K you will all receive an upgrade... (Read More)

New Art finally finished on the Main Board!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, The new art for the main board is finally finished.  Check it out!  (Read More)

We made it! Our fist Kickstarter Exclusive Item! A Custom Starting Player Meeple.

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, You made it happen again!  We now have our first Kickstarter Exclusive item.  A wonderfully designed and custom painted starting player meeple representing King Sivolc!  This meeple will only be found in this Kickstarter edition. ... (Read More)

And yet another SG down! Ya! Cows, Baths, Barns and Remodels!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, You have made it possible for the Dairy Farm, Bathhouse, Barn and Remodel cards!  Oh and did I mention the 12 finely crafted brown wooden 8mm cubes? Yes, these are the cows we have been waiting for!   Thanks again for another great... (Read More)

Another Milestone Tackled! We are now at 22k and unlocked another SG!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Thank you again for your support.  We have tackled yet another stretch goal!  Another great day in Kickstarter world!  Can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring.  Here is your unlocked game enhancement. - Randy  (Read More)

Hurray! We just unlocked another Stretch Goal!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends,  Thanks for helping getting the campaign to 20k!  We now have 10 new Event Cards.  I will post as soon as I have them ready. - Randy  (Read More)

$18,000 in just 22 hours! Thank you so much, you all rock!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I am really excited to see us hit our goal in less than 24 hours.  Thanks so much for all of the support and excitement that is making this game a success.  I say making, because we still have 35 days to go!  Let's keep this up and hit all of our... (Read More)

Over Half Way! This is amazing!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This is really amazing!  I have been in meetings for the last 3 hours and I come back and we are already at $10,000!  Thank you all for your support!  Are we going to fund on the first day?!  (Read More)

Yes!!! We have hit ourfirst stretch goal! 500 Facebook likes!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Friends, We have hit our first stretch goal!  Let's keep this up! Randy  (Read More)

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