Council of Blackthorn

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Jay Meyer
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A Game of Political Intrigue and Power Struggles for 2 to 6 Players. Gain influence, Accuse your rivals, Keep your Head!
Backers: 413
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $27,961 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 1st -> Feb 29th (29 days)
Project By: Jay Meyer
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Latest News

24 Hours to go!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. It's been an amazing day - over 50 new backers!  First, I'd like to welcome all of the new backers to this campaign and thank you for your support.  We have less than $400 to hit the stretch goal of the 2 new characters and I have no doubt... (Read More)

Final Days & Stretch Goal Update

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now in the final days of this Kickstarter project.  I want to thank everyone again for all of your support.  The last 2 days of the campaign can be big for a project.  Let's make it huge! Please go out and share this to all of your game... (Read More)

Funded !

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A few minutes ago we funded ! I want to thank all of you for your support. It is an incredible feeling when people from around the world help you achieve a dream. I hope that Council of Blackthorn brings you and your friends/families many hours of... (Read More)

One Week to Go!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone! We are 96% funded and we have one week to go! We are continually testing the stretch goal characters so we will be ready to add them to the game if we hit our stretch goals. Right now those two characters will most likely be: Black... (Read More)

Stretch Goals and International Shipping Update

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm happy to announce a couple of changes to the campaign based on the feedback from the community. But first I'd like to point out another review.  NVS printed out a copy of the game using the Print-and-Play files and recorded a review.  You can... (Read More)

200 Backers!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just hit the 200 Backers level !  Tonight at 9 PM Central (US) , we will be live on The Weekly Alaboom with Undead Viking. Check us out. We will be testing the additional characters for the 4th time tomorrow night. These will be shipped to all... (Read More)

61% of the Way! - Con of the North and Stretch Goals

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Con of the North We attended Con of the North over the last 3 days to showcase Council of Blackthorn. We had a lot of fun teaching the game and met many really great people. We played several games of Council of Blackthorn with all types of gamers:... (Read More)

Half Way Funded !!!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We passed the $10,000 milestone yesterday! We are half way to our funding goal. I am very excited ! I want to personally thank everyone for their support. For those of you in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area we will be at Con of the North from today... (Read More)

The Hotness and Con of the North

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hot! Hot! Hot! I just noticed that Council of Blackthorn is the 3rd Hottest Game on Board Game Geek! The hotness keeps track of the current most popular games on the site.  Please, keep spreading the word. Con of the North Great Northern Games will... (Read More)

Undead Viking Review has Arrived !!!!

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all I want to personally thank all of you for your support. I am very happy with our progress so far.  We have almost 100 backers ! (we got more while I was typing this update) We are 36% funded and we are only 18% of the way into the... (Read More)

Off to a great start!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
First, I want to thank everyone who has pledged so far.  The first day started off great and we continue to get more backers today.  Second, I want to make sure you are all aware of some additions to the front page: Reviews I've updated the page... (Read More)

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