Check your emails and check out the new BONUS!
over 2 years ago – Mon, Oct 04, 2021 at 11:39:29 PM

The pledge manager surveys will arrive today!

Kickstarter have been very efficient with their side of things so today I will be sending out the Backerkit surveys a week earlier than expected. The survey will ask for your shipping details so I can send you your rewards.  So please check your inboxes and junk folders because this is a vital step in the process!

Gameland

Talks with the Manufacturer are frequent, I am constantly getting updates on figures and quotes from them, templates and bleed lines, kiss cuts and colours... and I expect to be sending over the deposit for manufacturing the day I receive funds from KS.  

BONUS!!

We didn't reach the final stretch goal, its true. Which means the final upgraded Bounty Hunter cards were destined to never be... UNTIL NOW!

I love this game. I want to make it the best it can possibly be for all of you. I am going to finance the additional cost of this last upgrade myself, because, well, you all deserve it!

That's it right? surely there's nothing else... NO!! OF COURSE THERE'S MORE!!

I'm also going to add an extra criminal to each gang! making each gang 10 criminals plus a leader! and the townsfolk will have a surprise criminal added to them... one that you will all just have to wait to see (and believe!).

For now, that's it...

I had a wonderful break away with my son, thank you to all those that wished us well! 

I was even approached in regards to me creating a new board game! but don't worry, whilst my excitement over a new career as a board game publisher is real, I am giving you, my first ever backers, my undivided attention.

And as always, I cant wait for you to have your own little deck of criminals! 

Mark. 

Bounty Hunters!
over 2 years ago – Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 11:49:00 AM

What happens now?

I am currently being bombarded with emails and communications from all those involved! very exciting and lots of information to process. 

Kickstarter are managing the money side of things, they will email you to let you know when your pledge has been received,  when all 267 backers have been processed they will then send me the funding and I can pay the manufacturer to begin the process! 

I will keep you all updated every step of the way. 

For now though, I will be extremely busy working on your games. I'm allowing myself time to celebrate (and relax!) after a huge month in my house! My wonderful son hasn't had nearly enough of my attention for the past 30 days so I'm going to take him away for some father son time this coming week (and also give my wife a chance to relax too!) 

I'll update everyone in a week or so to let you know when the backerkit Pledge manager will open (this is where we will collect shipping addresses).  

Thank you to Mary

Thank you to EB

Thank you to Pat

Thank you to every single backer! 

2 days, 22 hours and 22 minutes!
over 2 years ago – Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 05:19:51 PM

2 days, 22 hours and 22 minutes to go! 

So, we are now at the final stretch! Bounty hunters has become so much better than I thought it could be, It has evolved and been upgraded, It has been retested and redesigned, It has gone from an idea to a prototype to a product and it's all thanks to you, the backers. 

What to expect...

As the Kickstarter ends the real fun begins. There will be a small window after the final moments while Kickstarter assembles bank details and sends the pledges to me. I have been advised this takes two weeks,  at which that point the Pledge Manager via Backerkit will open. This is where you will be able to add your shipping address for me to send you the game and, if you want to, add on a exclusive pin!

EXCLUSIVE PINS?!

I'm super excited to reveal these custom, one off, metal enamel pins!!

It's a one-off print run, so you'll be the only person walking around with a horse in a suit stuck to your jumper... that's for sure! 

For now, I need to get back to work! More tweaks, more artwork, more designing and more fun to be had! 

Thank you again and I'll see you soon! 

152% Funded and 152% amazed by you all.
over 2 years ago – Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 05:22:31 AM

It's official! We are 152% funded!

My calculations are right on track and there is now enough money funded to give every backer the next reward! Here is a list of everything added to the game so far...

  You've all been great, the support and enthusiasm is amazing. Yesterday we were number 24 on Kicktraq's 'hotlist' and today were climbing up to 20th place! It's outstanding the amount of recognition the game is attracting. The local newspaper even got in touch!

In terms of logistics, I approached the royal mail head office to confirm the shipping arrangements. All seems very straightforward and as of yesterday I was assured that no extra VAT would be applicable to anyone overseas.  ** Things like this are always subject to change, but right now it looks excellent for everyone! **

The weight of the packages is also well under its requirements, so if i can find some extra things to throw into the packages then be sure to lookout for hidden extras!!

The Manufacturer is also someone I am in close contact with, constantly refining and re-quoting the game the ensure nothing jumps out unexpectedly. (It's amazing how much goes into Kickstarters behind the scenes!) 

Finally, I speak to Jason Furie a lot,  a representative from Backerkit (probably the best pledge manger in the world) and I'm getting awesome advice from him regarding the back end of the campaign. So expect a smooth transition in 13 days time! 

YOU'RE ALL AMAZING. THANK YOU. 

Mark

Half way there and some exciting news!
over 2 years ago – Tue, Sep 07, 2021 at 06:57:59 PM

I tried to wait until two weeks in!! I really did, but I am just so excited... yesterday we passed 5k, which is HUGE! Thank you! 

Now, this project was never about money, it still isn't. All of the pledges go directly into manufacturing, shipping and being able to make the game the best it can be... whether that's commissioning more one-off artwork, adding more cards for everyone or adding something completely new to the game!

This next stretch goal does exactly that! so when we hit ONE more achievement you all will be getting the fabled 'special upgrade to the box' here it is... 

When we unlock it, every single game will come with exclusive sheet of stickers inside the box (final designs to be decided with a vote coming soon!) these stickers will be for the achievement section on the back of the box!!

Playing this game so many times I found I was naturally trying to accomplish a few different things... I've assembled those tasks into achievements for you and your friends to work towards during your games of bounty hunters... 

Maybe one task would be to earn over $26 dollars in a single turn (VERY difficult to do!) or maybe you'll be trying to steal the only criminal your fellow bounty hunter is about to win the game with! 

It adds a whole new aspect to the game, some will be cooperative and some are down-right villainous! who will fill their sticker section first?! 

For now, just keep being awesome! Watch out for more updates and news about the game as it comes... 

and, as before, I can't wait for you all to have your own little deck of criminals! 

Thank you!