Restoration – When a Vietnamese Board Game Achieves the Unprecedented in local Crowdfunding

Ngũ Hành Games
Jan 1
2 min read

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Restoration (Phục Dựng) is more than just a successful crowdfunding project. For the Vietnamese board game community, it represents a defining moment—proof that creativity, careful preparation, and genuine respect for players can turn an ambitious idea into a historic achievement.

A Crowdfunding Journey from December 6 to December 31

The Restoration crowdfunding campaign officially ran from December 6 to December 31. From the very beginning, the project stood out by choosing a challenging path:a premium Vietnamese board game, deeply rooted in local culture, with strong emphasis on gameplay depth, visual identity, and overall production quality.

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Fully Funded Within the First 24 Hours

One of Restoration’s most remarkable milestones was reaching its funding goal within just 24 hours. This was a first for a Vietnamese board game on a domestic crowdfunding platform.

This early success was not a coincidence. It was the result of long-term preparation, clear communication, and—most importantly—the trust the community placed in the development team.

Reaching 100 Million VND in 48 Hours

Momentum continued to build quickly. Within 48 hours, the campaign had already surpassed 100 million VND, showing that interest in the project was not limited to launch-day excitement, but sustained by genuine enthusiasm from backers.

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Closing the Campaign at 188 Million VND

When the campaign officially ended on December 31, Restoration closed at 188 million VND. Beyond the numbers, this result carried a much deeper meaning:

For the first time, a high-priced Vietnamese board game proved it could earn strong support from the local community.

Premium Pricing, Strong Community Support

With a price range from 960,000 VND to 2,900,000 VND, Restoration sits firmly in the premium segment—traditionally considered a difficult sell in the domestic market. Yet the project received overwhelming support thanks to:

Product quality that justifies its price
Thoughtful design and carefully crafted gameplay experience
Transparent communication and respectful engagement with backers

This success shows that Vietnamese players are ready to support high-quality local creations, even at higher price points.

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A Clear Statement of Creative and Marketing Capability

Restoration’s crowdfunding campaign also highlighted the team’s creative vision and marketing strength:

A compelling narrative built around the project
Consistent, professional visual presentation
Active listening and ongoing dialogue with the community

It wasn’t just a funding campaign—it became a benchmark case for board game crowdfunding in Vietnam.

Strong Support from Reviewers and Content Creators

Throughout the campaign, Restoration received widespread support, coverage, and positive feedback from board game reviewers and content creators. Their honest reviews and shares helped broaden the project’s reach and strengthened trust among potential backers.

From Crowdfunding to Pre-Order

After the crowdfunding campaign concluded on December 31, Restoration officially moved into its next phase with pre-orders opening on YourBoardGames, allowing more players to join the journey.

Restoration – A Milestone for Vietnamese Board Games

Restoration is not only a success story—it is a signal of what Vietnamese board games can achieve. It proves that bold ideas, premium production, and sincere engagement with the community can break long-standing assumptions about the local market.

For many, Restoration marks the moment when a Vietnamese board game truly showed that it belongs on a much bigger stage.