Rap Godz | The Hip Hop Strategy and Storytelling Board Game

Be the next Rap God! Build your rap skills, money, street cred, and start beef with other rappers to get the most record sales plaques!

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"If you’re looking for a slightly different kind of board game that dances to the beat of its own tune, then I think Rap Godz is worth backing." - Matthew Smail

"I was expecting a lot of funny commentary on hip hop culture, but not a lot of interesting gameplay...I was wrong. While the laughs and nostalgia are definitely there, this game has a good bit of strategy going on." - Ric White

"It's a fun, humorous experience brought home by absolutely beautiful artwork." - Eric Engstrom

"Every player that was at my table ended up laughing, joking, and having fun, so if you are into that kind of board game than this is for you." - Nickenomics, Nerd Blog Collective

Unfiltered Gamer - Rap Godz Review

Twist Gaming - Complete Playthrough

Would you play this game again?

"Yes" - Josh

"Big yes" - Ann

"Definitely yes for me" - Matt

One Shot Podcast - Complete Playthrough

mainMan - "I Am Hip Hop" Poetry Feature

Board Game Brothas was founded by two brothers from New Orleans, Louisiana in 2017 with the intent and focus to develop great boardgames that lovingly represent their culture and heritage.

Hamu Dennis is the Founder and Lead Artist at BGB. Fahamu is an incredibly talented artist, photographer, and videographer who has a love for games and a passion for New Orleans, its culture and its people. Often sharing his home and the tools of his craft with the community to help them realize their talents and achieve their dreams.

Omari Akil is the Co-Founder and Lead Designer at BGB. Omari is a writer; style/technology/marketing consultant; and absolute board game nerd. He is a creative collaborator and an expert at bringing concepts and ideas together in quite interesting ways.

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We face some challenges as a small company launching our first Kickstarter campaign. This is something we have addressed by thorough research on similar Kickstarter projects and by being in constant communication with game design and publishing mentors who have all completed campaigns successfully.

Board Game Brothas is fully dedicated to this project and we want to maintain a positive relationship with our backers as we go through this process by providing frequent updates so everyone remains informed, from the end of the campaign, all the way through to delivery of Rap Godz to your doorstep.

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Got 99 problems but a dollar ain't one.

You did it for the culture!

You also get early access to the Rap Godz online where you can get t-shirts and other Rap Godz and Board Game Brothas merchandise.
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This is Rap Godz.
You get a copy of Rap Godz. You are now a part of the movement.
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Giving back to the hood.
You get a copy of Rap Godz and you provide a copy of Rap Godz to a Community Center or Youth Organization.

Note: Recommendations for organizations to receive copies of Rap Godz will be taken at the close of the Kickstarter Campaign and will be delivered directly to those organizations.
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Get that dirt off your shoulder.
You get a copy of Rap Godz + a high quality limited edition t-shirt designed by Hamu Dennis, the artists behind the game.
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- Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
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Just want a little more Hip Hop than most?
You will get 2 copies of Rap Godz. We're happy to do that for you. It's going to be twice the fun for everyone involved!
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Business as usual.
FOR RETAILERS ONLY - 5 copies of Rap Godz

Must provide proof of retail status of buyer.
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Rap Godz for All!
Grab a copy of Rap Godz for your whole family or your entire gaming crew!

Be the hero for the holidays. Earn the respect of the neighborhood. You're totally winning at this whole living life situation.
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Been there, done that.
An event from your life/career becomes a permanent part of the game! We will create an Album Card or a Come Up Card based on you. Tell us your story and we will make it come to life.

You also get a copy of Rap Godz, the limited edition Kickstarter Backer t-shirt, and a spot in the game credits.
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- Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
- Event Card (based on you) added to the game.
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I'm a Rap God.
You are immortalized in Rap Godz. A new Rolez card will be added to the 1st Edition of the game based on you. Work with us to create a card that embodies who you are and you will be a part of the game.

You also get a copy of Rap Godz, the limited edition Kickstarter Backer t-shirt, and a spot in the game credits.
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- Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
- Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
- Your name in the game credits
- Role Card (based on you) added to the game
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You are a Rap Godz Icon. You only want the best of the best.

You get an 20 x24 Autographed Ultra Limited Numbered Rap Godz Release Poster and a Special thanks in the Rap Godz instruction book.

You also get a copy of Rap Godz, the limited edition Kickstarter Backer t-shirt, and a spot in the game credits.
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- 20x24 Autographed Ultra Limited Rap Godz Release Poster
- Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
- Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
- Special Thanks in the Rap Godz instruction book
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G.O.A.T.
G-O-A-T. Nuff said.

We're gonna party with you. Seriously. Board Game Brothas will travel to your town and be a part of an official release party for Rap Godz. You will get 10 copies of Rap Godz to share (or keep them all to yourself, we won't judge) and 10 limited edition Kickstarter Backer t-shirts.

You also get a 20 x 24 Autographed Ultra Limited Numbered Rap Godz Release Poster and a Special thanks in the Rap Godz instruction book.
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- Rap Godz release party in your town.
- 20x24 Autographed Ultra Limited Rap Godz Release Poster
- 10× Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
- 10× Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
- Special Thanks in the Rap Godz instruction book
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Before hip hop went mainstream.
You get a copy of Rap Godz on the low for being a day one early backer of Rap Godz. (only 100 available)
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- All Stretch Goals Unlocked
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Rap Godz | The Hip Hop Strategy and Storytelling Board Game

Rap Godz | The Hip Hop Strategy and Storytelling Board Game

About

"If you’re looking for a slightly different kind of board game that dances to the beat of its own tune, then I think Rap Godz is worth backing." - Matthew Smail

"I was expecting a lot of funny commentary on hip hop culture, but not a lot of interesting gameplay...I was wrong. While the laughs and nostalgia are definitely there, this game has a good bit of strategy going on." - Ric White

"It's a fun, humorous experience brought home by absolutely beautiful artwork." - Eric Engstrom

"Every player that was at my table ended up laughing, joking, and having fun, so if you are into that kind of board game than this is for you." - Nickenomics, Nerd Blog Collective

Unfiltered Gamer - Rap Godz Review

Twist Gaming - Complete Playthrough

One Shot Podcast - Complete Playthrough

mainMan - "I Am Hip Hop" Poetry Feature

Risks and challenges

Support

Make a pledge without a reward

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $1 or more About $1.00

Got 99 problems but a dollar ain't one.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 40 or more About US$ 40

This is Rap Godz.

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Pledge US$ 70 or more About US$ 70

Giving back to the hood.

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Pledge US$ 75 or more About US$ 75

Get that dirt off your shoulder.

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Pledge US$ 75 or more About US$ 75

Mic Check 1-2-1-2

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Pledge $125 or more About $125

Business as usual.

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Pledge $175 or more About $175

Rap Godz for All!

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Pledge $250 or more About $250

Been there, done that.

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Pledge US$ 500 or more About US$ 500

I'm a Rap God.

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Pledge $2,500 or more About $2,500

Icon

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Pledge $10,000 About $10,000

G.O.A.T.

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Pledge US$ 30 or more About US$ 30

Before hip hop went mainstream.

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