The Most Expensive Crowdfunding Games I've Ever Backed

[@Bladedheart]

I don't regret Galactus. I don't regret Cthulhu, either. Everyone needs multiple two foot tall "minis" in their collection.

[@AdamJorgensen]

Keep huffing

[@Bladedheart]

@@AdamJorgensen what?

[@AdamJorgensen]

@@Bladedheart Keep huffing the copium that helps you believe that Galactus or Cthulhu were, in any way, worth spending the money on

[@Bladedheart]

@@AdamJorgensen worth is determined by the individual, mate. I'm sorry you couldn't afford them but let people enjoy things, damn. Cthulhu will absolutely show up in ttrpgs. I can't say the same for Galactus but he's still cool as hell and I'm gonna enjoy the crap out of fighting him in zombicide. Edit: it's to is

[@reinaldogomezlarenas5872]

😂😂😂

[@jacksonmillard7598]

I’m in the same boat with Marvel United, I haven’t backed too many campaigns but this one just hits the sweet spot of gameplay, accessibility, it’s a fun theme, my kids love playing it, my wife has started painting the minis and enjoying it. Totally worth it!

[@QuiveringEye]

Yep, playability is everything these days with kids. Love it!

[@paulholbrook6750]

I also did the all-in for all three Marvel United and the all-ins for both Cthulhu Death May Die campaigns, both Tainted Grail games and ISS Vanguard. These are probably the games I have spent the most on. I don't have any regrets either. Love all of what I have played so far.

[@familymeeple]

Marvel United!!! All the way! ❤ I totally missed the first campaign and think I caught wind of the second campaign and was immediately put off by the chibi minis. Then S3 hit KS and, oh boy, was I totally suckered in!!! Ended up $790 on just S3 campaign (again, over buying CMON goods to specifically to sell on "extra boxes" to cover shipping, etc. though, that said, I confess CMON's shipping was def. much more reasonable for this inning!) - purchased an extra Herald pledge and Mutliverse pledge (and only now I've purchased all of S1 (with custom wooden Kallax box which holds everything for £550) and mostly managed to purchase S2 through "bits and bobs", so far setting me back around £450 (now about 98% complete!). CMON have most def. got their money's worth out of me and they absolutely deserve it with producing such great campaigns and content!

[@JJ_TheGreat]

BTW, I think the campaign I spent the most money on was going All-In on a late pledge for Black Rose Wars: Rebirth - €458. (But I technically didn't "back that campaign" - hence why I needed to late pledge).

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol fair

[@beakerkell]

Great video! My top 3 (at the moment) 1)The Witcher: Old World 2)Kingdoms Forlorn 3) ISS Vanguard Marvel United: Multiverse is really tempting me in the pledge manager to get everything, as I haven't backed any previous campaigns. I'm holding strong... For now

[@BoardGameCo]

Hold off, you don't need it all :)

[@beakerkell]

@@BoardGameCo You're probably right... I'll just dabble in a few of the expansions.

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Thank you, Alex! (I was one of the people who asked for this video! 😉)

[@BoardGameCo]

:)

[@911Gargoyle]

Kingdom Death monster, Arena the contest and Sword & Sorcery.

[@CheddahSlammer]

I was feeling good because many of these I never got, however then I realized I have many others that are just interchangeable with ones that I didn't get on this list.

[@familymeeple]

Totally loving my experience of ISS Vanguard (not completed by any stretch as yet) - literally tears of joy, tears of horror, the whole gambit of emotion I experience playing through this solo! all aspects are great! the ship log component is by no means an add-on, continuing to unlock story elements and providing key decision making opportunities to further your crews campaign to discover ... (*spoilers*!). Love, love, love this game! so glad to have backed it, not a moment of regret! (The only reservation I have is creating video content for story driven campaigns like this...interested to hear more of your thoughts on this point? 🙂)

[@familymeeple]

Chronicles of Drunagor was off my radar with it's original funding but, blew me away with their second campaign; causing me to go back and review if this was something I'd be interested in. Loved the idea of the "creeping darkness" mechanic and door system for exploration (believe this was post Gloomhaven but pre-Frosthaven where too much information revealed too early can def. impact decision making). I went all in on CoD:AoD - ended up setting me back $641.97 + $95 shipping (CMON clearly need to work with some of these guys!!!) + $147.39 VAT (wonder of the great British empire!)

[@scottrenfer2735]

Nice list! I love Rise of Moloch! (Probably my favorite theme/artwork out of every board game). Over the last 2 years, I spent the most on Western Legends (I got literally everything in the recent Big Box campaign), Cthulu: DmD (I got an extra pledge for my brother), and Castles of Burgandy (got everything and sundropped). Oh yeah, I got 3 collector's edition pledges of Ice (2 for gifts... i hope it's good!). And I went all in on Dark Quarter as well. I think that's it, but it still feels like I'm missing something. Oh yeah, I went all in on Sheol. That game looks pretty cool! What a great couple years! I do plan on dropping a shiny penny or two on this Marvel United campaign as well. Jeez... good thing I have a job. Thanks Alex! Have a wonderful week!

[@familymeeple]

I confess, you (and many others!) convinced me on Tanares Adventures (ending up backing their latest Ultimate Edition campaign - "Essential Gameplay" level). I was very almost in to the tune of around $900 when their RPG campaign was up but pulled the plug at the last moment. I'm interested to see, however, once everything arrives, if the Solo RPG is still available (either in future KS or retail) as would be v. interested to give this a go! 🙂

[@MrTaggeN99]

Watching this I just realised how much great of a back ISS Vanguard was for me. I basically went all in on gameplay, with miniatures and sundrop, got it for around $550 including split shipping and today that feels like a good deal with how much I already got out of it without even having the 2nd wave arrived yet!

[@prestongames25]

Marvel United is hands down the most I’ve spent on a game (all in all three seasons) but it’s also the game I’ve played the most of with no signs of getting bored of it, so completely worth it for me!

[@BoardGameCo]

I'm glad you're getting your money's worth :)

[@heijewubs988]

New update with tons of photos today or tomorrow on Freedom Five! So hyped for that one. Still.

[@BoardGameCo]

Nice :)

[@prestongames25]

Also, can’t wait for Freedom Five! Went all in besides playmat. Your video def made it seem like something I’d be in to and I’m a Sentinels of the Multiverse fan too so I really hope I love it🤞

[@BoardGameCo]

I hope you enjoy it :)

[@tdnavy1066]

Looking forward to doing videos on the Witcher old world. Really wished I backed it.

[@Oaklestat]

Both nemesis and Lockup are great games!!

[@familymeeple]

Hey Alex! I finally tracked down this video - thanks for referencing it for me - always enjoy your content, of course! (for some reason, this one slipped me by!) Interested in your comment re: Nemesis and gameplays you've had that you've not enjoyed - would like to hear more on that for sure 😉 For me, I'd identify both as keepers and quite distinctive from one to another, considering the original as providing the core game rules and then Lockdown "adding" to these to bring in greater variation, etc.)

[@Sebastian-rt9qf]

Yeah, that's quite a lot of money on 12 game systems..But we all understand the purchases to the extreme in our hobby. Les all-ins would be advisable for the future though.

[@BoardGameCo]

I back less but when I back I almost always go all in

[@andrewold3791]

On your point about beloved unplayed games being like beloved unread books… I liken them to a wine cellar.

[@BoardGameCo]

Yes!

[@Mepper.]

I backed ISS Vanguard and it was one of my most expensive pledges, but I still only spent half as much as you did on it.

[@BoardGameCo]

I do tend to go all in

[@familymeeple]

I was surprised to not see Cthulhu Death May Die up there with Season 1 & 2 combined? C:DMD was the first KS that drew me into a "back everything" scenario (bar the big guy - was glad to get the chance to purchase him in their latest campaign). Inc. R'lyeh Expansion and some extra Animals and Frost Dice (darn it, they're gorgeous!!!), I ended up sinking $615 into their latest campaign - combine that with their original campaign (which I believe I went in to around $250), this was an easy "big hitter" for me 🙂

[@voyager5333]

I'm saving for the Nemesis Retalliation Sundrop All In, just like I did with Nemesis and Lockdown... No regrets here. These are games I'll be tabling for years to come.

[@BoardGameCo]

Enjoy them :)

[@ketami2]

I hate to admit this but I missed even the late pledge of the witcher old world, so I found the website the game steward that sells Kickstarter campaigns. I bought the all in for $600.... the only things it didn't come with are the neoprene mat, the metal coins, extra dice and the big box. Also the minatures aren't sundropped or whatever. The only thing I really want is the big box storage that thing is amazing. What's funny is that this was the first kickstarter I bought, still waiting for it but I watch the updates on kickstarter. And now I've bought marvel zombicide all in (but not Galactus) and I have all of marvel united..... damn it

[@utahman06]

You can watch the trove chest scratch Jesse Anderson’s table in real time during his Trove Chest reboxing video

[@fubarbox]

@BoardgameCO I asked what has changed with Freedom 5 from the start of the campaign to what is basically its final form (specifically about fiddliness and what not) and the response was that the game has stayed pretty much the same during develoment and that what has been worked on is balancing characters, cards, and comics. Does that change your opinions at all? Just trying to get some deeper insight. I have two weeks to decide to up my pledge and spend $200 or walk away. I have Both Marvel United and The Reckoners, which is never leaving my collection because I am a book fan. I am not sure why I keep having such a hard time deciding on this one. Thank you!

[@blueseqperl]

No regrets getting the All-In Sundrop Nemesis Lockdown pledge. It is more expensive to buy at all the available content via retail. I spent more money acquiring everything for Scythe including promo content.

[@ThomasHelms]

I paid $10 for base Marvel United and played it once. As someone who's lukewarm about Marvel, I got what I wanted out of it. To be clear, it's not bad but I feel like being a part of the fandom helps get more out of it.

[@BoardGameCo]

Oh for sure it does

[@Fusirion1990]

Frightening how many of these I match you in and then there is Tainted Grail and Midara xD

[@BoardGameCo]

:)

[@buddywahlquist2467]

I have all the Zombicide systems, and really don't play the fantasy theme one anymore, but I keep it for Massive Darkness. So if you count BP, GH, MD1, and MD2, that's definitely my biggest one. I'm so torn about White Death...I don't want to back it, but if they add a crossover pack for MD2, I might have to get it...

[@ScytheNoire]

Amusingly, the two most expensive campaigns I've backed I sold before even opening: Etherfields and Zombicide Undead or Alive (You said Marvel Zombies was better at the time it arrived!). Have Freedom Five, Marvel Zombies, The Witcher Old World, Vindication Archive, Cyberpunk 2077, and Final Girl are all expensive ones. I'm not sure I'd get rid of any of those.

[@kyssy7744]

Masters of the Universe is fantastic. I recently bought it from my FLGS, and it might be one of my favorite CMON games. Lovely replayability and depth while being accessible.

[@BoardGameCo]

Wait, masters shouldn't be available yet?

[@kyssy7744]

@@BoardGameCo Retailer pledges must be arriving, and mine got it in last week. It sounds like backers are still waiting, though, so I suppose I’m one of the lucky few to have it early. I picked up the core box, stretch goals box, Evil Horde expansion, and She-Ra expansion. I’ve played a few matches so far. It’s quickly become one of my favorite skirmishers and CMON games!

[@azazelph39]

It already delivered in Asia/Japan and Australia. Got mine last week… with the box of power punched through with a hole during shipping.

[@DedoPorno]

@@BoardGameCo If you have a look at the KS campaign comments page you'll see people getting frustrated that the game is showing up pretty much everywhere other than non-retail US pledgers.

[@bryanyoung9966]

I managed to take your advice on the core box of marvel zombies and avoided the Galactus. Just couldn’t justify that one. So got the core for all the add ons and then a few expansions.

[@wingabouts]

My most expensive ks was Nemesis/Lockdown. But equally expensive are my collections of all things Marvel Legendary and Dominion. Dominion wouldn't be "that" expensive, but I bought a custom wooden storage box and lazy-susan turntable that only works with Dominion. I feel I have to include these in the cost of the game. 😰 Next in line might be my everything Catan collection. 😌

[@JohnSugden-bm7ww]

Cthulhu Death May Die did not exceed 500? $250 for the first (plus shipping) and $210 for the second (plus shipping) with the potential for extra dice, etc... I believe Shipping for the 2 would have been at least $70 - if not more. I figure that puts you between $500 and $550.

[@michaelb8111]

Alex, I really like your style!

[@aeryellae5837]

My most expensive one is the Marvel Zombicide one at around 700 CAD inclusive of taxes and shipping. I hope I like Zombicide lol.

[@adamswierszcz5586]

Funny that three games on your list are from Polish companies and designers. Thanks for the vid.

[@BoardGameCo]

Anytime:)

[@hvg3akaek]

Where does Cthulhu DMD fit in? Surprised it didn't make the list...but that might be the US vs Aust prices... (Dice Throne was almost $800 for us...)

[@IamJFD]

isnt CDMD just about 400$ with all in? (not including prevous seasons), probably thats why its not in the list

[@hvg3akaek]

@@IamJFD Marvel United mentioned previous seasons, so thought others would include them, too :)

[@IamJFD]

@@hvg3akaek oww u are right

[@BoardGameCo]

It's in the Patreon next 12 :)

[@ScytheNoire]

Alex needs a bigger basement.

[@AdamJorgensen]

I think maybe he needs to put his credit card in a block of ice more like ;-)

[@MrScrawnjuan]

I don't like that 3 of my most expensive backs were on the thumbnail. Just missing HEL and Stormsunder

[@BoardGameCo]

Ouch

[@mihalypentek180]

I’m surprised that Cthulhu death may die isn’t in your list bc if you technically add together all the seasons

[@longeloe]

Came here to comment the same! I only backed the Fear of the Unknown campain and already spent more than 500 dollars! 🥺😵

[@jeremyerb9435]

Haha ya nemesis lockdown was an expensive one! I suspect you will like lockdown a lot. It’s my preferred if the two

[@move3spaces246]

I have lockdown and love it! Thinking about getting be nemesis. Is it worth getting!

[@briant2438]

I wouldn't feel guilty about having a lot of games from a single creator like CMON. As long as they are good games it doesn't matter. You really only have a problem when you start backing everything they have, including mediocre subpar games. I don't have much that breaks the $500 mark but Stormsunder (wondering if I regret not getting sundrop), soon to be Tainted Grail KoR, and if you consider collections of single games Marvel Legendary breaks that mark... Over $300 that number of games backed I have is much higher, usually going all in for gameplay items.

[@JM32JM32]

How on earth was Freedom Five a whole $500 for you?? I got the gameplay all in *painted* and it was like 250!

[@clowman9346]

Token/dice upgrades and playmats!

[@BoardGameCo]

I'd have to check but it was everything and shipping and stuff

[@kumanight]

Lots of upgrades lol. I spent the same and that's without the playmats

[@jeffharned3905]

Zombcied wight death could mix up with the mind evil zombcied

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol yes

[@StevenH4684]

How much have you spent on the zombicide system?

[@markmahoney4089]

$615 on Marvel Zombies. Not my finest moment.

[@BoardGameCo]

Agreed :)

[@tonysweet9008]

Goodness, Foundations of Rome doesn't even crack the top 12...or final girl

[@BoardGameCo]

Well I didn't back Final Girl, but yes on Foundation

[@riddlesphinxx]

I'm going to need a total $ count on ALL your zombicide collection :D

[@ScytheNoire]

Does that include those he got rid of? That would really increase the price, if you just look at how much he's spent on Zombicides overall.

[@gabtrat9091]

I came here to see where Marvel United was in the list. Was not disappointed. 🤣

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol

[@MerrillWhiteKalEl]

My number 1 is Marvel United Content.

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol yep

[@familymeeple]

Wow! how did you manage to only spend $750 for Marvel Zombies! (this was the first KS that broke 4 figures for me! That said, I did end up going in 14 boxes deep with the view I could purchase extra to resell [at a reasonable price!] to claw back the extreme Shipping fees!) Galactus was a must for me - fantastic...er..."mini" (?!?) 😛

[@Nidamir]

Ah yes, regrets.. It's not scary to back that one 300$ pledge until you can add few of them in a year 😛

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol yes

[@siriactuallysara]

I guess you didn’t get the Uber expensive with all minis stormsunder.

[@siriactuallysara]

Ohh you did have stormsunder on this list. That’s my most expensive. Second is arena Tanaras painted And rpg 3rd is shadows of brimstone 4th is marvel United

[@BoardGameCo]

Yes I did :)

[@AdamJorgensen]

I ended up passing on Freedom Five, will get it in retail. The pre-painted miniatures don't look to be worth it even slightly. It may be harsh to judge against the standard set by the Street Fighter minis game, which had amazing pre-painted minis, but the ones in Freedom Five have such mediocre paintjobs that they just don't seem to be worth the money to me. I have a feeling you will regret the Galactus. I have the Cthulhu "mini" and it's just too big for its own good. Oh the subject of painting, you can do a pretty good contrast job on minis pretty quickly using Army Painter Speedpaints.

[@theblaznee]

Aren't you missing Primal The Awakening?

[@justicebolt5293]

Primal gameplay all-in definitely cost less than some of these campaign. That’s why.

[@theblaznee]

​@@justicebolt5293 Some yes, all no. That's why

[@justicebolt5293]

@@theblaznee I think Alex did get gameplay all-in pledge.

[@AdamJorgensen]

Primal all-in isn't that high. Unlike some projects they didn't bloat with mountains of worthless crap like artbooks, playmats and similar rubbish. Honestly, this video just reminds me of how much pointless deluxe rubbish I've spent money on on KS. In retrospect, most of it wasn't worth the extra money, not even remotely.

[@tylerlamb4108]

Zombicide = BGW :D

[@BoardGameCo]

BGW?

[@jeffharned3905]

It is expensive to be content to make videos

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol yes