About
Game Boy Geek - Season 6 - 2018
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My name is Dan King a.k.a The Game Boy Geek and over the last 5 years I have produced over 1500 board game videos that have had over 6 million views. My mission from day one has always been Helping You Find the Next Board Game You'll Love.
In the past year I produced approximately 400 videos (more than one per day) where I reviewed, taught, ranked, and compared games.
YOU (the viewers) benefit from my videos by:
- Helping you find the next board game you'll love by attacking reviews with hi-energy.
- Investigate 5x more new games than normal by quickly using my 2 minute "Allegro" format.
- Helping you enjoy the next board game you'll love by teaching you how to setup and play the game without reading the rules yourself in my "Rules School" videos.
- Helping you stay away from certain games that you may have otherwise spent money on.
- Making you aware & providing details of the latest games in the industry.
- Find games that are best for your non-gamer friends & family from our "Gamer Tested - Spouse Approved" series.
- Learn about which games I think are the best from top 10 lists.
- Get the latest information from the largest conventions in North America.
- Listen to my reviews (intros and final thoughts) via an audio podcast while you're on the go.
What We Need & What You Get:
Donations to the Game Boy Geek will allow me to get closer to helping you find the next board game you'll love full time. The $20,000 goal will allow me continue spending as much time as I can on the channel in addition to my normal full time job as an engineer.
Going beyond the $20,000 goal will help me approach my channel full-time (3x the funding goal will get me full time). It will also allow me to do the following:
- Procure more equipment needed to create better videos.
- Travel to more conventions which helps me keep up with the latest news and major developments in the industry.
- Allow me to get closer to working full time, which will equate to more quantity & better quality.
- Spend time planning new and innovative ways to keep you informed on the latest in the board game industry.
Join Dan's Private Facebook Group where he often shares his videos one day early for you insiders! He periodically shares upcoming ideas, polls, occasional behind the scene videos, and asks for direct feedback.
Up the ante of the coolness factor on your game bag, backpack, or anything with a zipper! Not only does it make a fashion statement, but it's quite functional (makes opening the zipper much easier). Size:1.25" diameter
This is available as an "Add-On." Simply add the following amount to another pledge level and the end campaign survey will help capture your add-ons.
North America - $15
Rest of World - $18
Lost Cities Expansion & Play Mat
Stay hydrated at your next convention, game night, or anywhere you travel with this collapsible water bottle. It features:
- 20 oz. Capacity, Eco-Friendly, BPA-Free Water Bottle
- When Empty Rolls up to Fit Almost Anywhere
- Freezer Friendly Pouch
- Grommet Reinforcements & Attached Carabiner for Convenient Carrying
This is available as an "Add-On." Simply add the following amount to another pledge level and the end campaign survey will help capture your add-ons.
North America - $20
Rest of World - $25
Make a statement at your next gaming event with your very own Game Boy Geek Game Bag!
Size: 13" W x 15" H x 10" D
- Stitched Reinforcements For Additional, Long-Lasting Support
- Robust Design With 22'' Reinforced Handles
This is available as an "Add-On." Simply add the following amount to another pledge level and the end campaign survey will help capture your add-ons.
North America - $25
Rest of World - $30
Select ANY insert (not just the ones pictured) from Insert Here (http://www.inserthere.me)
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong - by Grey Fox Games - Two New Cards
Two new Dragon Castle Game Boy Geek (glasses) Custom Layouts (balanced by the designers) for Both 2 & 3-4 Players. Published by Horrible Games. The design is done and can be additionally given digitally to the backers right after the surveys following the campaign.
King of Tokyo - Iello - Zombify Card
Kingdomino / Queendomino - Blue Orange Games - Meeple Stickers - Customize and Upgrade Your Kingomino or Queendomino Meeples!
Sagrada - Floodgate Games - A New Double Sided Player Card to Build the Stained Glass Window In.
Codenames - Czech Games Edition - Approx 10 New Double-sided Word Cards in the Category of Board Games.
Muse - Quick Simple Fun Games - A New Masterpiece Card with Original Unique Artwork
Dicey Peaks - Calliopie Games - Yeti Player Marker
Champions of Midgard - Grey Fox Games - 9 New Monster Cards
Dominion Dismantle Promo Pack - Rio Grande Games - Comes with 10 cards plus a randomizer
Kemet - Matagot - 5 Silk Storage Bags for Storing Each Player's Pieces.
Bunny Kingdom - New Parchment End Game Goal Card - Iello
La Granja - Stronghold Games - 6 Promo Cards
Ex Libris - Renegade Game Studios - New Book Cards
These Game Boy Geek themed book cards replace the cards in the game.
Whistle Stop - Bezier Games - New Game Boy Geek "Dan KING" Upgrade Gear - When you join up your own trains through normal movement rules, they move together and you get double the benefit when landing on a stop.
Manhattan Project: Energy Empire- Minion Games - Mexico Starting Nation Card
7 Wonders Leaders Expansion Promo: Louis Armstrong - Repos Production
Evolution - North Star Games - Alternate Art For the Ambush Card - Final Image Coming Soon.
At the end of my videos, when I keep a game, I induct it into my gaming library with a Saxophone Serenade. Now you can have your very own customized video with (or without) a saxophone serenade. Great for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion! This includes me saying whatever you'd like, then playing a short sax serenade for you (sax optional). Song / melody requests can be made.
Thinking about designing a game? Maybe you've designed many, but you're running into some design challenges. Why not talk to the industries most well known and experienced game designers for a 1 hour consultation? There is only 1 slot for each designer. Timing to be mutually agreeable and to be done via skype, or similar.
Thinking about publishing a game? Maybe you've published one before, but you're running into some publishing challenges (manufacturing, or business perspective). Why not talk to the industries most well known and experienced publishers for a 1 hour consultation? There is only 1 slot for each publisher. Timing to be mutually agreeable and to be done via skype, or similar. Available publishers are Iello, Renegade Game Studios, Gamelyn Games, Northstar Games, Grey Fox Games.
Bruno Cathala & Game Boy Geek Session Gencon Session - Join Dan & Bruno Cathala to play some of Bruno's upcoming releases before they are out!
Other Play sessions are available (see rewards section).
Game Bundles are very limited backer levels that in addition to the games, also gives you all of the following:
- Strategy Promo Pack ($50 pledge level)
- Family Promo Pack ($40 Pledge Level)
- Game Bag ($25 Pledge Level)
- Collapsible Water Bottle ($20 Pledge Level)
- Zipper Pull ($15 Pledge Level)
- Private Facebook Group ($10 Pledge Level)
R&R Games - Dragon Island & Spike
Grey Fox Games - Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, Deception: Undercover Allies, Badge & Microscope Component Upgrades
Restoration Games - Downforce, Upcoming Downforce Expansion, Stop Thief, Indulgence
Breaking Games - Asking for Trobils, Letter Tycoon, & Game of 49
Lucky Duck Games - Vikings Gone Wild & 4 Expansions
Quick Simple Fun Games - Muse, Rush & Bash & Celestia
Osprey Games - Escape From Aliens in Outer Space, Odin's Ravens, & Star Cartel
Stonemaier Games - Either a Signed (Jamey Stegmaier) Scythe & One of the Expansions, OR Signed Charterstone with the Recharge Pack.
EITHER
OR
Blue Orange Games - Photosynthesis, Kingdomino, & Queendomino
Matagot - Ultimate Warriorz, Room 25 Ultimate Edition, River Dragons
Stronghold Games - Pit Crew, Frogriders, Fear, Fortress, & Flee
Stronghold Games - Noria & Indian Summer
Academy Games - Mare Nostrum + choose one - 1775 Rebellion, 1754 Conquest, or 878 Vikings
Eagle Gryphon Games - Baseball Highlights 2045 & The Grand Slam Expansion Pack (all 10 Expansion Packs)
Bezier Games - Whistle Stop (in my top 10 of the year), Palace of Mad King Ludwig, Werewords, & Werebeasts
Tasty Minstrel Games - Chimera Station, Exodus Fleet, Harvest, & Okey Dokey
Czech Games Edition (CGE) - Fantasy Bundle - Dungeon Lords, Dungeon Petz, Alchemists, & Tash Kalar (with the 3 expansions)
Kosmos - Andor Bundle - Legends of Andor, Legends of Andor: Journey to the North, Legends of Andor: The Last Hope, The Star Shield, & New Heroes
Northstar Games - Wits & Wagers Party, Wits & Wagers Vegas Expansion / Mat, Say Anything, Blurble, Happy Salmon (both Blue & Green to play up to 12 players) Funky Chicken (releasing soon), & Monster Match (Releasing Soon)
Repos Production - 7 Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel, When I Dream, Secrets, Concept
Renegade Game Studios - Clank In Space, Altiplano, Pie Town, Ex Libris
Czech Games Edition (CGE) - Sci-fi Bundle - Pulsar 2849, Galaxy Trucker, Adrenaline, & Space Alert
Czech Games Edition (CGE) - History Bundle - Through The Ages: a NEW Story of civilization, Shipyard, Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar, Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar - Tribes & Prophecies, Codenames XXL (Original Words Version Only)
Eagle GryphonGames - Vital Lacerda Bundle - Vinhos Deluxe Edition, The Gallerist, Lisboa
BGG con - 1 Pair of Tickets before the public can buy (it sells out in first hours each year). A Pair of Tickets alone is $300 this year.
Renegade Game Studios - Clank In Space, Altiplano, Pie Town, Ex Libris, Castell, Fox in the Forest, Sentient, Castles of Caladale, Dokmus, Raiders of the North Sea, Raiders of the North Sea: Hall of Heroes, Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame, Topiary, Atlas: Enchanted Lands
There are no additional shipping charges after the campaign, But be sure to select your country while making your pledge.
More stretch goals coming soon.
Risks and challenges
I do work full time as an engineer and I do travel for this position from time to time. Excessive travel or high peak times at work could cause a drop in content, although over the last 5 years I have produced on average 5 videos per week while working 40 hours as an engineer.
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