Keith Matejka

ActivityProjectsRevenuePledgesAvg. PledgeLinks
2014 - 2024 16 $3,097,069 USD 49,113 $63 USD
Keith Matejka is the creator of the critically acclaimed line of fantasy games in the Roll Player universe. He is the founder of Thunderworks Games -- a small board and card game design / publishing company out of Madison, WI that started in 2013. Lockup: Breakout is the 10th title from Thunderworks. Previous titles include: Bullfrogs, Blend Off!, Roll Player, Roll Player: Monsters & Minions, Roll Player: Fiends & Familiars, Dual Powers: Revolution 1917, and Lockup: A Roll Player Tale. Breakout is designed by Stan Kordonskiy, with the help of developers John Brieger and Keith Matejka. and artists Lucas Ribeiro, Diego Sa, and Luis Francisco. TWG hopes to expand the Roll Player experience in new and interesting ways! www.thunderworksgames.com

Projects

KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Citizens of the Spark
226%
Citizens of the Spark
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Card GameAnimalsSci-fiCardsSet CollectionSolo

Recruit clever combinations of animal citizens to your city in this card-drafting game for 1-5 players!

Duration: 2024/09/29 - 2024/10/23 (23 days)
68,071 USDof 30,000 USD Goal
1,566Backers
43 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Emerald Skulls 💀
442%
Emerald Skulls 💀
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop FantasyDicePush Your LuckReal-timeSolo

Push-your-luck as you roll the dice. 🎲 Wager in real-time with up to 8 players!

Duration: 2024/06/30 - 2024/07/24 (23 days)
110,625 USDof 25,000 USD Goal
2,023Backers
55 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Metrorunner
254%
Metrorunner
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Sci-fiHand ManagementSet CollectionSolo

Hack into a gritty cyberpunk city filled with challenging puzzles and underworld contracts in this strategy board game for 1-5 players.

Duration: 2024/01/14 - 2024/02/06 (22 days)
76,278 USDof 30,000 USD Goal
1,445Backers
53 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Stonespine Architects
408%
Stonespine Architects
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Card GameCardsHand ManagementSolo

Craft the most perilous labyrinth & become a dungeon master in this card-drafting game for 1-5 players.

Duration: 2023/07/09 - 2023/08/01 (22 days)
163,494 USDof 40,000 USD Goal
4,417Backers
37 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Roll Player Adventures Expansion: Gulpax s Secret
440%
Roll Player Adventures Expansion: Gulpax's Secret
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop AdventureExpansion for Base - GameFantasyDiceCo-opExplorationSolo

New campaign for the critically-acclaimed co-op, narrative board game for 1-4 players.

Duration: 2022/10/30 - 2022/11/18 (18 days)
352,603 USDof 80,000 USD Goal
4,691Backers
75 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Dawn of Ulos - A Roll Player Tale
175%
Dawn of Ulos - A Roll Player Tale
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop EconomicFantasyTilesHand ManagementSolo

Manipulate the rise and fall of mortals and shape a new world in this tile-laying game for 1-5 players.

Duration: 2022/09/04 - 2022/09/27 (22 days)
105,335 USDof 60,000 USD Goal
1,588Backers
66 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Lockup: Breakout Expansion
411%
Lockup: Breakout Expansion
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Expansion for Base - GameFantasySet CollectionSoloWorker Placement

The exciting new expansion for Lockup: A Roll Player Tale. Influence the legends of Kulbak and explore its catacombs!

Duration: 2021/05/24 - 2021/06/11 (17 days)
82,372 USDof 20,000 USD Goal
2,514Backers
33 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Cartographers Heroes + 3 Map Pack Expansions
1905%
Cartographers Heroes + 3 Map Pack Expansions
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Expansion for Base - GameMulti-Items ProjectFantasySolo

The stand-alone follow up to the critically acclaimed map-drawing game - Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale.

Duration: 2020/10/05 - 2020/10/23 (17 days)
381,016 USDof 20,000 USD Goal
7,184Backers
53 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Roll Player Adventures
672%
Roll Player Adventures
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop AdventureFantasyDiceExplorationSolo

A stand-alone, co-op, narrative board game for 1-4 players. Import your Roll Player character and go on an adventure!

Duration: 2020/06/22 - 2020/07/17 (24 days)
672,218 USDof 100,000 USD Goal
5,900Backers
114 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek ROLL PLAYER - Fiends & Familiars Expansion
1284%
ROLL PLAYER - Fiends & Familiars Expansion
A project in Madison, WI by Keith Matejka 16 created
Tabletop Expansion for Base - GameFantasyDiceCard DraftingSet CollectionSoloVariable Powers

Second Expansion to the Critically Acclaimed Character Building Game -- Roll Player!

Duration: 2019/06/24 - 2019/07/16 (21 days)
513,761 USDof 40,000 USD Goal
6,946Backers
74 USDAvg.Pledge