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**NEW Expansion Feudum: Rudders and Ramparts<\/a> LIVE on Kickstarter**<\/strong><\/p>\n

During Gen Con 2018, I had the pleasure to sit down with tabletop game designer Mark Swanson, creator of the recent Kickstarter hit Feudum. We discussed his crowdfunding experience, how he keeps his community engaged, and why people feel the need to flip the Monopoly board when they lose!<\/p>\n

Visit the Odd Bird Games Store<\/a> today and order a copy of Feudum, its various expansions, and some excellent in-game accessories. Trust me when I say you need to see this game in person to fully appreciate its design.<\/p>\n

Looking for more crowdfunding interviews like this? Be sure to join our\u00a0Community Newsletter<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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