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Feudum: A nuanced game of hand & resource management

Created by Mark Swanson

The Kickstarter campaign has come to an end, however, retail editions (at full MSRP) of Feudum and the expansions may be pre-ordered right here! You may also wait until the summer when the solo variant: Feudum: The Queen's Army will launch on Kickstarter. Rumor has it, there will be some special campaign bundles. As always, shipping stacks with multiple orders, so be sure to take advantage of the all-in-one accessory and/or game bundle options. Late Retailer Backers may email Mark directly at [email protected].

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Midnight Launch Tonight!!! + Add-Ons/Stretch Goals + Awards
about 5 years ago – Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 05:39:10 PM

Spread the Word about our Midnight Launch!

The Feudum: Rudders & Ramparts campaign will launch at 1 a.m. EST on March 1, 2019! (That’s midnight tonight for me in the central time zone). 

Justin and I are very excited to be launching our third Kickstarter campaign and kindly ask that you share the following link (and graphic, if you like) on social media. Greater awareness leads to more unlocked stretch goals for everyone!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/464687699/389578882?ref=644084&token=4b989024 

Add-Ons + Stretch Goals

Anyone pledging $1 or more will have access to several NEW purchasable “add-ons” to the Feudum product line—The Guild Tracking Dice, the Playmat Board and the Metal Flight Stand. 

Anyone pledging $35 or more will earn Free stretch goals (expansion enhancements and rewards to be revealed during the campaign).  All funding raised by backers of the Spieleschmiede (Germany) will also count towards unlocking stretch goals!   

SXSW Gamers Voice Award Nominee

SXSW Gaming nominated Feudum for the 2019 SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award for Tabletop Game...and gave us a free booth! So, Justin and I will see you at the SXSW festival, March 15-17 at booth #1909


2018 Laurels of the Republic award Nominee

After poring over hundreds of titles, The Cardboard Republic has nominated Feudum for the 2018 Laurels of the Republic awards. Winners in multiple categories will be revealed throughout March. 

Best Board Game Art for 2018

I'm thrilled for my friend and Feudum artist, Justin Schultz, for winning 4th place out of 200 nominees for Best Board Game Art for 2018 in the More Games Please competition. Congratulations, Justin!

Awards & Honors

 Thanks for a great 2018, Feudum Fans!

Last Day to Vote + Sneak Peek at Playmat + Tons of Awards!
about 5 years ago – Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 08:59:49 PM

Hey folks, here's the latest in Feudum land...

Last Day to Vote for Best Board Game Art of 2018

I'd love for my artist Justin to get the recognition he deserves!  There's only one more day to vote for finalist Feudum for Best Board Game Art of 2018, hosted by More Games Please! Vote here: https://www.moregamesplease.com/best-board-game-art/2019/1/1/vote-top-10-best-board-game-art-2018

Sneak Peek at the New Feudum Board Playmat

So many of you requested that we add the 6th player barrel to the new Feudum playmat, soooooo we did! This epic neoprene playmat is 20% bigger than the normal board. We hope you like it!

Board Game Gumbo ranks Feudum,"Best Game of the Year" !

Bradley Billingsley from Board Game Gumbo ranked Feudum #1 in his Top 10 Games of the year post! Check it out here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/board-game-gumbo-bradlys-best-of-2018/

Board Gamer's Anonymous awards Feudum, "Game of the Year"!

Christopher Carbone and Board Gamer's Anonymous awarded Feudum Game of the Year for 2018 in their  (48:37 in the podcast). http://boardgamersanonymous.com/episode-202-2018-bga-awards/?fbclid=IwAR15pBFj7KNJA4eBMhkKWEVQ5L7p3RRrCSWK7rUyGIDm86A93-XqDBz5r3M

Feudum Awards and Honors thus far...

It's not easy keeping track of all the awards Feudum has won this year!  I've listed a few here, but some may be missing!  If you know of any missed, please let me know!  Needless to say, Justin and I appreciate all the accolades. Thanks so much for your continued support!

Rudders & Ramparts KS Preview Link!!! + Big Boss Battle + Cardboard Reality
over 5 years ago – Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 10:11:12 PM

Rudders & Ramparts Kickstater Preview Link!

Justin and I have been feverishly perfecting the Kickstarter page and NOW you can help!  Just click on the below and let us know how we're doing in the feedback section!  Now that the Alchemist's cat is out of the bag, feel free to share this link with others! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/464687699/389578882?ref=644084&token=4b989024 

Big Boss Battles 50 Best Board Games They've Ever Reviewed

It was cool to see Feudum at #12 on Big Boss Battle's "Best 50 Board Games We've EVER reviewed" list! It is humbling to be among so many awesome games!  

Cardboard Reality Podcast Awards Feudum with "Seal of Recommendation"

The fine blokes from Cardboard Reality discuss the ins and outs of Feudum for almost two hours in Review Episode 11 - Feudum. It is six months old, so I'm not sure how I missed it!  Just last week; however, they aired Episode 46 - It's Been Real 2018, where host Nick Northcutt chooses Feudum as his pick for "Best Overall Game 2018"!!!

Cast Your Vote! + New Kickstarter Campaign + Likes, Follows & Rankings
over 5 years ago – Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 10:23:24 PM

Hey folks, here is the latest from the world of Feudum....... 

Cast Your Vote Today!
Cast Your Vote Today!

 Cast Your Vote for Best Board Game Art 

I'm really excited to announce that more than 200 games were nominated for Best Board Game Art of 2018 and Feudum—with artwork by our beloved Justin Schultz—has made it to the FINAL TOP 10! Cast your vote here: https://www.moregamesplease.com/best-board-game-art/2019/1/1/vote-top-10-best-board-game-art-2018

Launches March 1, 2019 on Kickstarter
Launches March 1, 2019 on Kickstarter

New Kickstarter Campaign: Feudum: Rudders & Ramparts

In the next few days, I will reveal the Kickstarter preview page URL to our next Kickstarter campaign, Feudum: Rudders & Ramparts (and solicit your feedback!). This expansion will feature artist-edition vessels & castles—plus, a nifty combat variant. More images are available on on the BoardGameGeek page here: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/269294/feudum-rudders-ramparts 

Faith Power, Marketing/Operations Manager for Odd Bird Games
Faith Power, Marketing/Operations Manager for Odd Bird Games

Likes, Follows & Rankings!!!

Over the years, I have not done the best job of personally encouraging fans to like/follow/rank Feudum on social media or on Board Game Geek.  This has happened organically, and I am quite pleased with the results! However, my Marketing/Operations manager, Faith Power (Yes, that's her real name, haha) will be so proud of me for asking you! Would Feudum fans kindly consider liking/following Feudum on Social Media and/or Ranking Feudum on Board Game Geek:

Thanks for all of your support!

—Mark Swanson

Dized, Berserk, Kickstarter and a Magazine Cover!
over 5 years ago – Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 12:00:10 AM

Hi Folks! I wanted to update you on a few nifty things that are happening...

1. Feudum Rules on Dized! 

I met these folks at Gen Con and they are really committed to making games more accessible to the masses via interactive rulebooks and tutorials. Feudum rules are in the works and will be available soon! Be sure to offer your support on Dized's kickstarter campaign happening right now!

2. Feudum on Tabletop Simulator by Berserk! 

Berserk Games and I have been working feverishly on a custom DLC to be released on Steam through Tabletop Simulator! The goal is to release Q1 of 2019, and it's going to be absolutely stunning, complete with a Feudum-themed 3D environment! Berserk plans on offering a 20% discount on release unlocking all expansions—so be sure to keep your eyes open!

3. Feudum Expansion on Kickstarter! 

Folks, you may have heard rumors about this already but in case you haven't, Odd Bird Games will be launching an expansion called Feudum: Rudders & Ramparts featuring official artisan-edition vessels and castles! Jointly crafted by Justin Schultz, Bruce Monson and Scott Ryan, the deluxe components may be used to play a military variant of the game—or enjoyed solely for their beauty. I will publish the Kickstarter preview page as soon as it is ready. The launch will happen March 1, 2019 with delivery slated for December 2019. Here is a sneak peek at the prototypes. Follow/Like Feudum on Facebook for updates!

4. Feudum on the Cover of the CBT! 

The Columbia Business Times honored me with a feature story in their magazine! The journalist did a spectacular job of thoroughly describing all the ins-and-outs of the business. I hope you enjoy! By the way, any "smolder" that you see on my face is purely accidental.