Dan Galbraith - 'Isle of Feathers' is✨580%✨funded! 2hrs left!🏝️🦜🪶
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Dan Galbraith - 'Isle of Feathers' is✨580%✨funded! 2hrs left!🏝️🦜🪶
@magpiebusiness.bsky.social
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Brisbane-based Tech Artist, Tabletop Designer
He / Him

Making a board game about birds with @junobanuno.bsky.social
Follow 'Isle of Feathers' on Kickstarter! https://rb.gy/sb9z17

Previously ▲ Mountains, SMG Studios, Playside, 'Think of the Children'
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magpiebusiness.bsky.social
We Did It!!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mag...
A poster saying 'We Did It!'
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨ Sixty Minutes To Go!!!✨🦜🏝️🪶

We've just passed $35,000 raised with an hour left in the campaign! We can't wait to share our game with you all <3

If you want to check us out, there's still time to do so!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mag...
A drawing of an Ibis with the caption "last chance to back"
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
⏰⏰⏰TWO HOURS TO GO!!!⏰⏰⏰
@junobanuno.bsky.social and I wanna say thank you to everybody who's jumping on the campaign in its final stretch - we couldn't be more excited to count down the hours with you! <3
#kickstarter #2hoursremaining #boardgames
Poster with a shoebill stalk and the words 'Last Chance to Back - only 2 hours to go!'
November 7, 2025 at 6:19 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
⏰ THREE hours to go!!! ⏰
Check out the Kickstarter at the link! :D
kck.st/3KntKqw

P.s. This fellow is a Macaroni Penguin!🪶
#kickstarter
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
⏰ Four hours left to grab a copy of 'Isle of Feathers'!! ⏰

If you wanna check out what @junobanuno.bsky.social and I have been up to the last few years, check the link below! :D

kck.st/3KntKqw

P.s. This fellow is a Tinkling Cisticola🪶
#kickstarter
A poster saying 'Last Chance To Back - only 4hrs to go!'
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨FIVE HOURS TO GO!!✨
We've just crossed 570% funded, and 504 backers!
If you like the sound of a fast-paced, bird-based board game with lots of player interaction and NO sabotage or 'take that', today's the last chance to check us out!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#kickstarter #boardgames #isleoffeathers
Banner saying 'Last Chance To Back - Only 5hrs to go!', along with a picture of a Eurasian Hoopoe
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Isle of Feathers has ✨SIX HOURS TO GO✨!! Screaming internally XD

Also, had a wonderful night at Netherworld with @zedgames.bsky.social celebrating local indie games! - thanks @erisalar.bsky.social for a splendid evening!
w @riorobayo.bsky.social @degari.bsky.social Jono & Hazelx2! :D
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨We just hit 550% funded, with 24-ish hours to go!! ✨
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!!
#kickstarter #24hrs
Poster with a magpie wearing a party hat, and the caption 'Final 24 hours! Last chance to back!'
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
⏰Final Countdown: we've got 48 Hours To Go, and we're over 500% funded!!

So much love to everybody who's supported our little game <3 If you wanna grab a copy of @junobanuno.bsky.social's and my game about very strange birds, check us out on #kickstarter!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#48hrs #boardgames
Decorative banner for 'Isle of feathers' of a brolga wearing a party hat! The banner has stickers saying 'Project We Love', 'Fully funded in 54 minutes', 'Over 500% funded', and 'Now with Affordable Shipping'
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Just logging on at 11:40 at night to say WE JUST HIT 500% FUNDED!!! :D Thank you to everyone who's supported @junobanuno.bsky.social and I over the last month <3

For anyone who wants to check out the game, we've got 3 days left til the campaign ends - link here! kck.st/3KntKqw
#kickstarter
Kickstarter banner for 'Isle of Feathers', showing the 'Projects We Love' badge
November 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Absolutely stellar article by @riorobayo.bsky.social that beautifully describes a challenge I've certainly struggled with over the last year in particular - having to be constantly 'on the lookout' for undisclosed AI usage saps joy from engaging with games, films, media in general. Great stuff
There’s also the issue of trust. When I engage with something that I know used generative AI in its creation, it makes me approach it in a state of tense hyper-vigilance, constantly examining the text and art to uncover where AI may have slipped in. Being told a video game was made with only “0.3%” LLM use is like being handed a glass of water that “only has” a single drop of urine in it. No matter how diluted it is, and how much you assure me the glass is mostly fresh water, I won’t feel comfortable drinking it—let alone trust you on the actual piss-to-water ratio.
October 28, 2025 at 6:15 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Also, check out our sick PAX haul!!
- 'Tower of Icarus' by Ravensbridge Emporium
- '25 Designer Pack from LongPack
- 'Elevenses' & 'Small Fjords' by @grailgames.bsky.social
- 'Coffee Up' by @tototam.bsky.social
- 'Fragged Rag-Tag' by @fraggedempire.bsky.social
- Custom 红包 from Quokka Games
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Collection of board games spread out on a table
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Wow, what a whirlwind week it has been - @paxaus.bsky.social 25 is a wrap!

Not only was it our first time getting to do so, we were also joined by the incredibly talented @erisalar.bsky.social of @deltaphasegames.bsky.social , another Meanjin/Brisbane-based creative and good friend of ours. (1/3)
Juno, Daniel, and Eris at the Isle of Feathers/Delta Phase Games PAX Booth An ibis-shaped handbag we saw on the expo floor Our suitcase with a split side and broken wheel, wrapped and 'fixed' with a lot of gaffer tape Our haul of games and merch from other wonderful Aussie designers (see 3rd post for names!)
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
#PAX day 2 lesgoooo!! Come say hello at TT2324 #isleoffeathers @deltaphasegames.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
What a wonderful way to start off PAX - we got the 'Projects We Love' badge from Kickstarter! We're here all three days at TT2324 in the Tabletop area. Come and say hello! 🦜
#paxaus #kickstarter
Screenshot of the kickstarter page for 'Isle of Feathers', with the 'Project We Love' badge visible
October 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
📣WE’RE AT PAX AUS! 📣

Come on down to Booth TT2324 to see Isle of Feathers and Delta Phase Games! We’ve got badges, pins, prints, too many hats, and vibes aplenty. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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#boardgames #tabletop #tabletopgames #paxaus #paxaus2025
Daniel, Juno, and Eris taking a selfie in front of the Isle of Feathers/ Delta Phase Games booth
October 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
Psst…it’s almost time for @paxaus.bsky.social! Catch us and our many, many friends this Fri, Sat, and Sun at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. We’ll be joined by the one and only Eris Alar of @deltaphasegames.bsky.social so get ready for an abundance of birds, dinosaurs, and excellent vibes 🦕🦜
Daniel and Juno holding many, many cutouts of different birds
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
⏰Two hours left to grab our super-fancy Earlybird Tier for 'Isle of Feathers'! ⏰
Get our game at 29% off MSRP, and an exclusive, sparkly Long-tailed Bushtit (yes, that IS its name) free! Check out @junobanuno.bsky.social with the pin - it's even sparklier in person! Thanks again, we love you all <3
September 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
...we just passed 300% funded on Kickstarter :O
@junobanuno.bsky.social and I are absolutely overwhelmed with the love and support we've received for our game. Thank you everybody 💖

Btw, 5hrs left to grab the Earlybird discount and fancy pin, so check the link in bio for the campaign!
Screenshot of the Kickstarter header interface, with 302% funded written
September 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨Isle of Feathers is 250% funded!!!✨🚀🪶

We're absolutely blown away from the love and support we've received from everybody who's backed our game - we hit our funding target in 54 minutes!

Thank you for a wild and wonderful first 24 hours - we love you all! 💖

Daniel and Juno 🪶
#kickstarter
September 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨Isle of Feathers is launching TODAY ✨

In a mere six hours, this game about strange birds will be out in the world! We’re aiming to stream the countdown to launch on the Isle of Feathers FB page (rb.gy/ctk31d), so check it out if you wanna join us and celebrate together! 🕺🏽
#kickstarter #boardgames
Poster saying "Launching Today" with a drawing of a Victoria's Riflebird
September 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨Isle of Feathers is launching in 24 hours!! 🚀✨

And remember! If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you can snag a copy of the game AND a deluxe enamel pin of our Long-Tailed Bushtit (yes, that IS its name) for only AUD$55!

✦ 5:30pm AEST
✦ 8:30pm NZST
✦ 3:30am EST
✦ 8:30am BST

See you then!🪶
Daniel and Juno holding an enamel pin of the Long-tailed Bushtit. The post is captioned 'Launching in 24 hours'
September 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
25.5 hours to go... :D
#screenshotsaturday #kickstarter #boardgames
Screenshot of the Kickstarter interface with 'launch now' circled. An ibis is standing on the page.
September 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨Isle of Feathers is launching in 30 hours!! ✨

✦ 5:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time
✦ 12:30am Pacific Daylight Time
✦ 3:30am Eastern Standard Time
✦ 8:30am British Summer Time

Follow on KS and stay tuned for updates throughout the day!!
🦜➡️ rb.gy/sb9z17
Daniel and @junobanuno.bsky.social holding the 'Isle of Feathers' game box, accompanied by text saying "30 hrs until launch - Kickstarter"
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
magpiebusiness.bsky.social
✨Isle of Feathers is launching on Kickstarter in 48 hours! ✨

We'll be launching in Meanjin/Brisbane at 5:30pm, but for any folks tuning in from interstate/overseas here's when the page goes live:

5:30pm AEST
3:30pm AWST
8:30pm NZST
12:30am PDT
3:30am EST
8:30am BST

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A banner showing a board game with wooden pieces, and a sticker with '48 hrs until launch' on it.
September 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM