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Odd Bird Games Store

Created by Mark Swanson

Welcome to the Odd Bird Games store! All games are Retail Editions unless they are marked "KS Edition". The "Big Box" is exclusive to the Odd Bird Games store. Stock permitting, orders will originate from fulfillment centers near you to avoid VAT taxes. All other non-U.S. orders will be subject to VAT. Please allow a couple of weeks for delivery.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

To all you Solo Players, I say, "BOO!"
about 1 month ago – Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 10:30:43 AM

Hey all you solo backers....

I thought I'd pop back here five years later to tell you about a NEW solo expansion I invented for my newest game, FLED—live on Kickstarter right now! The truth is, if it weren't for several persistent backers from the Queen's Army campaign, my eyes would NOT have been open to the importance of solo play. : )

Anyway, my new game is based on a historic British fort turned island prison off the south coast of Ireland, called Spike Island! You play the role of a prisoner trying to sneak through corridors, sidestep warders and secure the items you need to escape!

Even better for YOU, the solo variant pits you against the clock and "The Specter," a scary ghost that creepily roams the prison. 

In the expansion, you add a "ghost corridor tile" to the draw pile. When the tile emerges, the ghost is placed on the tile. For the remainder of the game, whenever a warder is moved, the ghost is moved one space closer to your prisoner meeple. What's worse, is that unlike warders, ghosts are not restricted in movement.... they can go right through walls! This does not bode well for you, for if the ghost reaches your tile, you will lose the solo game instantly. 

Anyway, because you're a fan of Feudum, I'm pretty sure you'll see my design style in FLED as well as FLED: The Specter, and really enjoy the game! 

So, if you would kindly take a peek at Fled live on Kickstarter right now, i'd greatly appreciate it.  : )

— Mark

Midnight Launch Tonight!!! + Add-Ons/Stretch Goals + Awards
about 5 years ago – Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 11:03:00 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 – Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 12:13:48 AM

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 11:52:00 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 – Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 01:02:40 AM

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