Upstart: The Board Game

A project in Manila, Philippines by Richard "D-cal" Dacalos and Ina Flores
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Upstart is a board game that simulates the ups and down of starting and sustaining a business. A ZERO risk RPG-business simulator.
Backers: 204
Average Pledge Per Backer: $175

Funded: $35,788 of $35,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 19th (36 days)
Project By: Richard "D-cal" Dacalos and Ina Flores
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Latest News

We're on Huffington Post! + I'm in NY

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! D-cal reporting in from Brooklyn, NY. Aside from getting project of the day, we also made it to the Huffington Post!   We're reaching the end of campaign and at this point every share and every pledge will make the biggest difference... (Read More)

Live Q&A at 4pm EST and Updates on our beneficiaries!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! D-cal here. Later today I'll be opening up a live streaming to answer any questions about the project, rewards or anything under the sun. A live audience will be present and there will be a play session in Massachusetts right after the... (Read More)

Upcoming Game Sessions and Meet Ups!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you curious about the game and want to see it up close, we're very excited to announce our upcoming UPSTART game sessions and meet-ups with D-cal. If you're in the area we invite you to come see the game and maybe even play it!  Event... (Read More)

UPSTART is in Toronto for one night only tonight!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
If anyone is in Toronto, D-cal is doing an UPSTART hang-out session tonight with a few awesome people from the Global Shapers community.  You can RSVP and check-out the details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1794959710779679/ Monday, October... (Read More)

New Reward Tiers!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have new reward tiers based on some awesome suggestions from Mary Post! *we will be donating to a public school or educational social enterprise on your behalf.   (Read More)

Our Early Bird tier ends on THURSDAY, Oct 27!! Ahhhh!!!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Pledge today to catch the Early Bird!  Last chance to get the latest UPSTART Kickstarter edition at Early Bird rates! :)  (Read More)

Will you share Upstart?

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

100 Backers!!!!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, This has been an amazing week to say the least. A HUGE thank you to the 100 backers (and counting!) who've brought us closer and closer to the goal!  Ina and I are so excited to welcome all of you to the Upstart community! Thank you... (Read More)

BACKER CHALLENGE! We need YOU.

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If we can hit 200 backers by tonight (US time), we’ll release a collection of special Upstart photos from our shoots and I will share one of my favorite "house rules" that isn't in the instruction manual. You'll get an insider's look at our humble... (Read More)

We've hit 24 hours! THANK YOU!!!!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, What an amazing first 24 hours. A HUGE thank you to the 40 backers (and counting!) who immediately jumped on the opportunity to join us on this journey. We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of support from friends,... (Read More)

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