Computer Junkyard: A Game Based on Real-World Computer Parts

A project in Basking Ridge, NJ by Dream Egg Games
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Race your friends to build a vintage computer from spare parts! Computer Junkyard's a fast-paced, puzzly, computer building board game.
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Backers: 2765
Average Pledge Per Backer: $89

Funded: $245,205 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 18th -> Apr 17th (30 days)
Project By: Dream Egg Games
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Latest News

LESS THAN 12 HOURS BEFORE THE CAMPAIGN CLOSES

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to take a moment as the clock winds down to thank all of our backers who have supported Computer Junkyard throughout the campaign. The level of excitement and committment has exceeded all of my wildest expectations and I am thrilled to be... (Read More)

ANOTHER STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED! WITH LESS THAN 2 DAYS TO GO, LET'S GET TO THE NEXT ONE!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT! I wasn't sure if we could, but thanks to all of the enthusiastic CJ backers, we crossed $225,000 today. This unlockedour 4th stretch goal, meaning that our backers will have the plastic organizer tray included. More good news! I was able... (Read More)

FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR OUR VIP BACKERS

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
For all of our VIPs that have pledged, please remember that the 5% discount is off of your final pledge amount while the campaign is running. So if you were thinking about increasing your pledge to another tier, or add aother items, please do that... (Read More)

SPECIAL UPDATE: HOW WE'RE WORKING THROUGH THE CURRENT GEO-POLITICAL TARIFF BATTLE

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone!I have been talking with our factory and shipping partners about how they are planning to help deal with the current tariff war between the US and China. Here's what I know at the moment:1. For our international backers:  There is no... (Read More)

UPDATE #7 - WE CROSSED OUR $200K STRETCH GOAL TODAY!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for backing our project, and we've unlocked our next stretch goal upgrading the tile game pouch to a much nicer material embossed with the Computer Junkyard logo.As a surprise, I've been able to work closely with our manufacturing... (Read More)

UPDATE #6 - DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE TARIFFS

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Allan here! OK, so today was a wacky day in the world for sure with the global response to the tariffs announcement. Who knows where we'll be when we ultimately ship Computer Junkyard in the fall.  That said, I do have some good news to share.... (Read More)

UPDATE #5 - UPDATING SHIPPING ESTIMATES & TRANSLATED RULES

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi CJ backers!  Now that we have more than 2,000 backers, we have two great updates for you!  Please spread the word.We've updated our estimated shipping charges based on the demand from the various regions around the globe.  See "Estimated... (Read More)

Update #4 - UPDATED STRETCH GOALS!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!  We've reached nearly $170,000 in backer pledges, and in just 8 days!As a thank you to everyone, we've lowered our next stretch goals to make them more attainable AND added the new one shown below!   Kickstarter campaigns lose steam... (Read More)

Update #3

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!  WE JUST CROSSED $150,000! That has unlocked our next stretch goal! It was one of the upgrades backers were hoping for most: The die-cut coins will now replace the paper currency. I want to thank our backers for getting us here in less 6... (Read More)

Update #2

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! WE CROSSED $100,000 IN PLEDGES A FEW HOURS AGO!!! Only $50K to go to meet our next stretch goal to upgrade the paper currency to really nice, die cut coins!  We use an upgraded material called "punchboard" instead of what is known as "gray... (Read More)

Update #1

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
COMPUTER JUNKYARD FUNDED IN 4 MINUTES!Thank you so much to everyone who backed this morning!  The passion and excitement was so overwhelming, and we hit our first stretch goal already!!!  I'm overwhelmed with emotion and excitment. We're already... (Read More)

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