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Rap Godz | The Hip Hop 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!
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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New Orleans, LA Tabletop Games

$26,011

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Bonus Rappers Added to Kickstarter
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Play a card...get some stuff!
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Rap Godz BEEF in action!
Rap Godz BEEF in action!

"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. 

Risks and challenges

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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    Pledge US$ 1 or more About US$ 1.00

    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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    Pledge $30 or more About $30

    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)

    Includes:
    • Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
    • All Stretch Goals Unlocked
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    Pledge $40 or more About $40

    This is Rap Godz.

    You get a copy of Rap Godz. You are now a part of the movement.

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    • Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
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    Pledge $70 or more About $70

    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.

    Includes:
    • Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
    • Rap Godz - Donated to Community Center/Youth Organization
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    Pledge $75 or more About $75

    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.

    Includes:
    • Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
    • Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
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    Pledge $75 or more About $75

    Mic Check 1-2-1-2

    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!

    Includes:
    • 2× Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
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    Pledge $125 or more About $125

    Business as usual.

    FOR RETAILERS ONLY - 5 copies of Rap Godz

    Must provide proof of retail status of buyer.

    Includes:
    • 5× Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
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    Pledge $175 or more About $175

    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.

    Includes:
    • 5× Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
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    Pledge $250 or more About $250

    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.

    Includes:
    • Rap Godz (Full Game with Unlocked Stretch Goals)
    • Limited Edition KS Backer T-Shirt
    • Event Card (based on you) added to the game.
    • Your name in the game credits
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    Pledge $500 or more About $500

    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.

    Includes:
    • 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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    Pledge $2,500 or more About $2,500

    Icon

    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.

    Includes:
    • 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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    Pledge $10,000 About $10,000

    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.

    Includes:
    • 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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Funding period

- (30 days)