AB Con - The African Boardgame Convention
A project in Abuja, Nigeria by Cowrie Games000days
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5th edition of the boardgame convention in Sub-Sahara Africa
Backers: 627
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $23,719 of $5,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 10th (21 days)
Project By: Cowrie Games
Backers: 627
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $23,719 of $5,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 10th (21 days)
Project By: Cowrie Games
$23,719
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 10 @ 09:08 -0400 GMT
474%
of goal
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Latest News
600 Super Backers and Counting! 
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We will never be able to say it enough. But at every opportunity we have, we want you to know that this means the world to us - literally! And we will always be grateful for the love and support you have shown us. We can't wait to see the ripple... (Read More)
Epic Update! You have backed us to Bring Eric Lang to AB Con!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Woh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have backed us to host a convention of our dreams and now you have topped it up! We will now also host Eric Lang - IN PERSON - at AB Con 2021 and this is completely thanks to you. We are grateful. We are... (Read More)
500 Backers! Woh!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you. Thank you. You have truly shown us you see, believe and support our work. Thank you so much for backing us and getting your friends and families to do same too. We are really grateful. Thank you. For the record, we did not expect this.... (Read More)
400 BACKEERRRSSS! Thank You!
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We can never get used to this love & support and we do not take it for granted. Thank you so much for Backing us. You are our Super Backers and we are grateful! Remember, see you at AB Con - in person or online! (Read More)
Happy August!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We wish you a wonderful new month! Thank you for backing us. (Read More)
4th Stretch Goal Reached!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Yipee! We have reached our 4th stretch goal and super thanks to you! Because of you, we are now able to provide support for a designer from an African country to attend AB Con 2021. This will greatly influence and strengthening a new Tabletop Games... (Read More)
Our Little way of saying THANK YOU!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s been such a surreal journey and we cannot emphasize how grateful we are for your amazing support. Thanks to our official partner; Cowrie Games, we would be rewarding: All our backers with 3 ‘SUPER BACKER’ stickers (PDF copy) Everyone... (Read More)
Epic update! Help us Bring game designer 'Eric Lang' to AB Con 2021!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
What started off as an unsure campaign to host a convention has turned into an even bigger global opportunity for the gaming scene in Africa and thanks to our backers. Now we want to bring Eric Lang who has graciously agreed to attend AB Con even in... (Read More)
300 Backers and counting!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Woh! We are super excited! 300 Backers! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. We are still amazed. THANK YOU! (Read More)
IN SO MANY WAYS, THANK YOU!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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3rd Stretch Goal reached!
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hoorah!!! We have now reached our 3rd Stretch goal, SUPER THANKS to you. Foster Gaming Culture Beyond AB Con: Super thanks to you, we are now empowered to strengthen value chains such as (cafes, hubs, content creation studios etc) that will... (Read More)
200 Backers! Thank you!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
AB Con 200 Backers Milestone We celebrate you and we are so grateful. For trusting us, for encouraging us and for BACKING us. (Read More)
Second Stretch Goal Reached!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all soo much. We have really really come very very far in a very short time. Super thanks for this overwhelming love. AB Con Kids AB Con Children Competition (AB Con Kids): Because of this, we will be hosting a gaming competition for kids,... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Reached!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
When we began, the dreams were definitely big but we were not sure of the future and agreed to begin with the basic funds to host a convention we would be proud of. Not anymore and all thanks to you! First, we got funded in 11 hours; 11 hours (still... (Read More)
FUNDED!!!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are FUNDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fingers shaking, butterfly in my belle, slight tears just rolled down my eyes. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Super Super thank you. We are not yet done. In 2015, we had... (Read More)
Super Start!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The past hours has been emotional on different level and for everyone on the team. We are grateful to everyone who has backed us and/or shared our campaign among their circle. We are very optimistic and this is because of your support. AB Con this... (Read More)
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