Board Game Design Starter Kit

A project in Atlanta, GA by Gabe Barrett
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A box full of everything you need to get that game out of your head and onto a table!
Backers: 1496
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $72,683 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 11th -> Sep 3rd (24 days)
Project By: Gabe Barrett
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Latest News

The final stretch!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we're almost home, so thanks again to everyone who has backed the campaign! We've knocked down almost all the stretch goals, and if a handful more followers hop off the fence, there's a chance we can hit the last one before the end. Card Update... (Read More)

What's in the digital files?

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I have not done a good job of explaining what comes in the digital files, so here's an image with more details: With these, you'll be able to edit and print an infinite number of game components and completely customize your games. Also, everything... (Read More)

Final Week & Final Stretch Goals

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright, my friends, I finally have all the info I need from the manufacturer to post more stretch goals. (Thanks for your patience.) I'm just going to post all of them, and hopefully we can unlock them during the final days of the campaign. This... (Read More)

Rejected Components & Future Stretch Goals

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Rejected Components So, as I was working to figure out what components to put in the box, not every idea was a good one. Here are a couple of things that didn't quite make the cut: An extra-large "Godzilla" meeple would be cool but maybe not super... (Read More)

Quick update

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Your Game Ideas I'm really loving the game ideas in the comments so far. They've gotten my own creative juices flowing, and I truly hope many of those end up as real games one day soon. If you haven't left a comment (or seven) about what kinds of... (Read More)

Let's design a game together!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Component Color First of all, the backer-chosen component color has a pretty clear-cut winner: So, a bag full of green components will be going out to all backers at the $35 level and above. Thanks to the 264 people who voted! As far as pink and... (Read More)

The next stretch goal

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who filled out the Google form about what stretch goals you want to see for this campaign. There were some excellent suggestions! Quite a few people requested dry-erase hex tiles and dry-erase player boards, so I'm looking into the... (Read More)

New reward tier & new stretch goals!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
New Reward Tier Several people, who have been designing games for a while, have told me that they don't have a use for the Starter Kit, but they would be interested in getting just the cool components in the Upgrade Pack. So, I just created that as a... (Read More)

Board Game Design Starter Kit hits Kickstarter from $35

August 13th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Anyone interested in designing their very own board game may be interested in a new kit launched via Kickstarter this month by Gabe Barrett. The Board Game Design Starter Kit provides everything you need to design and make your very own custom board game. Who knows you could develop the next worldwide craze. (Read More)

Let's talk stretch goals

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter Exclusives Normally, I'm not a fan of Kickstarter exclusive stretch goals as it can be frustrating for people who find the project late and then can't get all the cool stuff. However, this campaign is a slightly different animal as a lot... (Read More)

Funded!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for backing! I've got lots of fun stuff planned for the next few weeks, and I'm excited to be on this journey with you. -Gabe  (Read More)

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