Wizards of the Tabletop: A Game Designer Portrait Book
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The ultimate Game Table Book. Portraits of designers, illustrators, and games. Celebrating the tabletop and the people behind the box.
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $19,044 of $7,500
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 13th (30 days)
Project By: Douglas Morse
Backers: 286
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $19,044 of $7,500
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 13th (30 days)
Project By: Douglas Morse
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Latest News
Interview with Douglas Morse of Wizards of the Tabletop
December 15th - via: gameosity.com
Douglas Morse is a man who loves games. He not only enjoys playing them, but has invested years into projects that celebrate his chosen hobby. (Read More)
The Final Hours 
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thrilled to announce our new partnership with Geek Chic. The ink isn't dry on the agreement, so their commitment isn't reflected in the funding, but it does mean that another stretch goal is (unofficially) unlocked. A PDF will be sent to all... (Read More)
The Lonely Dark Meeple: Shut up and take my Money
December 12th - via: lonelydarkmeeple.net
Mes braves, je tiens (Read More)
Stretch Goals: past, present, and future.
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we are headed into the last, busiest days of the campaign. We have made our second stretch goal and will have a full illustrated cover by Jacqui Davis. That is in addition to the additional portraits we have decided to add from the first... (Read More)
Preview: Wizards of the Tabletop - A Game Designer Portrait Book
December 9th - via: boardgamebabylon.com
Wizards of the Tabletop is a worthwhile addition to the non-game shelves of any passionate (Read More)
Wizards of the Tabletop
December 9th - via: dailyworkerplacement.com
How often do we examine the people behind the games that we love? (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)
Milestones: The Broken Token
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, special thanks to Greg and Tiffany of The Broken Token for sponsoring the project. They make awesome stuff. The Highest Quality Game Organizers Funagain Games pushed us over our funding goal. The Broken Token helped unlock the first... (Read More)
Books for Gamers: Wizards of the Tabletop
December 7th - via: unfilteredgamer.com
A book for gamers around the world, Wizards of the Tabletop takes readers on a journey into the history of board games and the creatives behind the games. (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Nearly Unlocked, second is a true stretch....
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We expect to be adding some more pages to the book. What follows are the contenders, though we can't include them all. Feedback in the comments is appreciated. Most were taken at BGG.CON 2016 Also, new article up at Geek & Sundry Kristin Looney... (Read More)
Wizards of the Tabletop Book Puts Game Design at Your Fingertips
December 6th - via: geekandsundry.com
You may know your favorite board games inside and out, but what do you know about the people that created them? (Read More)
Podcast Episode 191
December 6th - via: goinglast.net
Holidays are approaching, and thanks to some great questions from our listeners, we dive into Games to Give as Presents! (Read More)
Stretch Goals
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Maybe I post too many updates, and if so, please excuse me. I just have enthusiasm for the project and love to communicate with those of you who read this. What I consider the best stretch goal is the full color illustrated cover. Since there is... (Read More)
The Wizards of the Tabletop Book Is Rocking It On Kickstarter!
December 1st - via: gameosity.com
Doug Morse, Director of The Next Great American Game, has written a coffee-table book called Wizards of the Tabletop. (Read More)
Funding goal: unlocked
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Funagain Games We've made our funding goal. A huge thanks to everyone here for believing in the project and for Jeff DeBoer of Funagain Games putting us over the top. Funagain is planning on providing complimentary copies of Wizards of the Tabletop... (Read More)
Wizards of the Tabletop: Portraits of Game Designers & Accomplices
November 29th - via: analoggames.com
Game designers are creative types, so in general they get that I am after something unusual and they are very willing to play. (Read More)
Behind the Scenes
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thrilled to report that Scott Alden of BoardGameGeek has come on as a supporter of the campaign. The BGG logo will be featured on our supporter page of the book. BoardGameGeek Also, I wrote an article for Analog Games. Click the link and you'll see... (Read More)
On the journey
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we're climbing that mountain, slowly, surely, steadily. We have some potential partnerships in the works that if they come through, will be really exciting and extend the reach of the project. One thing that is hard to convey is the beautiful,... (Read More)
Fearsome!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Friedemann Friese The portrait of Friedemann Friese needed a game photo companion. The obvious choice is Power Grid, but a member of our gaming group introduced me to Fearsome Floors last week. I thought it would be great to photograph -- and it... (Read More)
new pictures soon
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
just finished an awesome BGGCON. some great new pictures i hope to share. we are halfway to our funding goal and our first stretch goal is to include these new pictures in the book. so help get the word out to make an awesome book even awesommer.... (Read More)
Off to BGG
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, I'm running to the airport to go to BGG.CON So thanks to all of our recent backers. Messages and comments will be answered as soon as I can, but if you don't hear from me right away, know I will respond, I'm just in Dallas. Scott Alden,... (Read More)
A Preview of the Photos
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing that has been pointed out is that it is a bit too hard to get a sense of the pictures from just the video or the project description pictures. I will be posting images in these updates that should give you a sense of quality, but not the... (Read More)
Shipping options added
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, due to the overwhelming response, and some research, I have added shipping options. As of now, you can order the book for delivery if you live in the UK or Germany -- two places I will be visiting this summer. I will be able to bring a handful... (Read More)
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