Absurdist Productions

ActivityProjectsRevenuePledgesAvg. PledgeLinks
2017 - 2026 11 $160,118 USD 4,206 $38 USD
Will Thompson is a professional game designer, writer, and instructional designer. Will has published multiple educational video games and simulations. He's written for multiple RPG products, helped develop Churrascaria (and other games), and is a co-founder of Absurdist Productions. Will has always had a passion for games and creating.

Projects

BackerKitBoardgameGeek Riposte! and Cell Block 18 - Micro Card Games
177%
Riposte! and Cell Block 18 - Micro Card Games
A project in USA by Absurdist Productions 11 created
Tabletop Card Game

Riposte! and Cell Block 18 are two-player, 18-card strategy games that fit in your pocket. Try to anticipate your opponent's next fencing move in Riposte! or escape from prison in the asymmetrical Cell Block 18.

Campaign: 2026/05/05 - 2026/05/28
Duration: 22 days
10,673 USDof 6,000 USD Goal
490Backers
22 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Mirror Agents
11%
Mirror Agents
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created
Tabletop Set Collection

Collect clues, complete missions, and track down your rival in this two-player hidden-movement spy game.

Campaign: 2026/04/06 - 2026/05/07
Duration: 30 days

*** Cancelled ***

3,027 USDof 26,000 USD Goal
78Backers
39 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Winter Rabbit
345%
Winter Rabbit
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created

A semi-cooperative game set in the world of Cherokee animal stories.

Campaign: 2024/08/19 - 2024/09/19
Duration: 30 days
69,149 USDof 20,000 USD Goal
1,111Backers
62 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraq Seven Murders Til Midnight: a Solo RPG
3305%
Seven Murders Til Midnight: a Solo RPG
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created
RPG BookSolo

Seven nights. Seven murders. Will you catch the killer? Part of Zine Quest 5.

Campaign: 2023/02/06 - 2023/03/09
Duration: 30 days
13,223 USDof 400 USD Goal
635Backers
21 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraq Transformation
5558%
Transformation
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created

A solo journaling RPG about the monster you are becoming

Campaign: 2022/08/22 - 2022/09/22
Duration: 30 days
14,451 USDof 260 USD Goal
661Backers
22 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek PaleoVet
432%
PaleoVet
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created

We brought them back, now YOU have to Save them. A game of cards, dice, and saving dinosaurs.

Campaign: 2022/07/18 - 2022/08/18
Duration: 30 days
38,939 USDof 9,000 USD Goal
721Backers
54 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek PaleoVet: A game of cards, dice, and saving dinosaurs
77%
PaleoVet: A game of cards, dice, and saving dinosaurs
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created

Take on the role of a Paleo-Veterinarian to care for the dinosaurs abandoned after the world's first dinosaur park was closed.

Campaign: 2021/09/27 - 2021/11/02
Duration: 35 days

*** Cancelled ***

9,338 USDof 12,000 USD Goal
176Backers
53 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraq The Beast of Bridgedunon - Zine Quest
334%
The Beast of Bridgedunon - Zine Quest
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created
RPG

A dark fairy tale adventure for 5e.

Campaign: 2021/02/08 - 2021/02/19
Duration: 10 days
869 USDof 260 USD Goal
60Backers
14 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraq The Forest of Lost Children - An RPG Zine One Shot
1273%
The Forest of Lost Children - An RPG Zine One Shot
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created
RPG

A dark fairy tale adventure for D&D 5e.

Campaign: 2020/02/18 - 2020/03/01
Duration: 11 days
1,261 USDof 99 USD Goal
149Backers
8 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Churrascaria: A Cutthroat Game of Gluttony Relaunch
192%
Churrascaria: A Cutthroat Game of Gluttony Relaunch
A project in Oklahoma City, OK by Absurdist Productions 11 created
Tabletop Card Game

A casual card game of food theft, plate swapping, and backstabbing for 2-6 players fighting to eat the most meat.

Campaign: 2018/04/02 - 2018/05/03
Duration: 30 days
11,553 USDof 6,000 USD Goal
379Backers
30 USDAvg.Pledge