Draft your dice, place your workers into the glittering sea, and collect treasures from a seafloor overflowing with pirate shipwrecks.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
BackerKit Surveys, Our Next Game, and Gen Con
over 5 years ago
– Wed, Aug 08, 2018 at 01:58:33 AM
Hey Divers,
Warning: there is a lot of info in this update. It's all important!
It has been just over two weeks since the Wreck Raiders campaign has ended. It feels to me like no time has passed at all. That's because we've been really busy getting everything set up for Wreck Raiders to go to the manufacturer. We are still a week or two away, but we are well on our way.
BackerKit Surveys
Today we'll begin sending out your BackerKit surveys. It is VERY important to complete them right away. Here's why:
1. We want to know how many games we have to order from the manufacturer.
As you may remember, we are offering you free shipping for any games you add on. So even if you pay for 10 games, we'll only charge you shipping for your first game. That's a pretty fantastic deal!! You should take advantage of this!
2. As you may remember, you were not charged for shipping during the Kickstarter campaign. This means that we need to charge you for shipping now. We are using the exact same shipping prices as listed on the Kickstarter campaign.
How BackerKit Works
For those of you who have never used BackerKit before, let us give you a few pointers.
We will send the survey out to you beginning today. Don't put it off. It is best if you fill out your survey in a timely manner. The longer it takes you to complete it, the longer it will take us to troubleshoot if need be.
If you don't receive your survey by the end of Friday, check with Kickstarter to make sure that you have used the correct and most recent email address. Once you confirm this, check your backer status. Some of you have lost your backing because of expired credit cards, etc. If this is you and you still want the game, please send us a message and we can work something out.
Follow the steps BackerKit takes you through. It is very user friendly. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact them for info. They are very helpful. I'll be happy to help you as well.
Timelines and Dates
We are looking at a pretty quick turnaround for Wreck Raiders.
Surveys
We'd like the surveys to be complete by August 16th. This doesn't mean your addresses need to be final; it just means that your order must be in by this day.
Credit Cards
We'll be charging credit cards exactly 1 week after the survey deadline. That means August 23rd, your credit cards will be charged for shipping and add-ons.
Address Lock Down
You've got quite some time before addresses need to be locked down. Since we believe we're going to have the games on a boat to your region by March, we'll need to lock down your addresses by then. We don't have an exact date as of now, but we'll be keeping you in the know in the coming months.
Future Communication
Once I have most of your surveys completed and I am about to charge your cards I will send another update to let you know where we are in the manufacturing process. I will continue sending communications each step of the way. You'll get pictures of the sample, you'll know what our manufacturing completion date is, and I'll let you know when Wreck Raiders starts its journey to your area of the world. So, keep your eyes open for communication from us!
Yes, We Already Have Another Game
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Simple rules, short play time, and lots of different ways to create cool scoring combos make this a perfect casual filler for players of all types.
6+
2-5 players
10-20 minutes
Images on cards are for prototype purposes - art WILL change
So many bugs crawling around on beautiful rugs! Ants like to travel in big colonies. Fireflies love the bright rug colors. Spiders are always on the lookout for juicy flies. Nine different bugs in all, and your job is to make sure all of them get what they want!
Players take turns drafting bugs from the Floor into their hand to make different sorts of sets; each bug type scores differently at the end of the game. At the end of each round there will be one leftover bug… it crawls onto the Wall, where its unique power activates to change things up! At the end of the game players reveal their bug collections and we see who has made the most valuable hand of creepy crawlers!
Bugs on Rugs is headed to Kickstarter this Fall!
Gen Con
We were in a great spot. Many of you who visited got to see what the prototype for Wreck Raiders looks like. Some of you even got to play a round or two. Thanks so much for coming out to visit us!
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That's all for now Divers!
Until next time, go raid that wreck!
Helaina and the KTBG family
We Did It!
almost 6 years ago
– Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 01:17:58 AM
Hey Divers!
This we what we saw when the campaign ended:
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We raised over $60 000CAD and had 1585 backers! We are in shock! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!
Josh, Tim, and I had a phone conversation to congratulate one another just after the campaign and we were saying how incredible of an experience this has been for all of us. Not only did the campaign go swimmingly, but it was so much fun! I never thought I could say that about running a Kickstarter campaign. It was a fantastic experience for all of us.
Some Important Info
In the next week or two you will receive an email from Kids Table Board Gaming through BackerKit. It is important that you tend to it ASAP. Your pledge info will be transferred from Kickstarter to BackerKit to allow us to collect your addresses and your shipping costs. If you remember from the campaign, you haven't been charged for shipping yet. There was a shipping matrix at the bottom of the campaign page that looked like this:
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You will be charged according to the country you live in. You will also have a few questions to answer.
I will be locking down your surveys on August 16th. This means that your responses to the survey will be closed. This will help us know how many games we will have to order for you. Precisely one week later, on August 23rd, we will charge your credit cards for add-ons and shipping. You will have until about a month before shipping to lock down your address. When we get closer to the date I will send you an update about it.
What Happens Next
We are going to spend a few days breathing. And then, back to work. Most of the art and graphic design for the game is complete. We are going to spend a few days tightening up the rules. Then your games will be off to the manufacturer. When we get a sample of the game (probably in September) we will take some photos and pass them on to you. I believe you will have your games in your hands before the end of April. But only time will tell. Is it April yet?
Some Final Thoughts
To our video production guy Jon Mietling, and our artist Apolline Etienne, you have created the Wreck Raiders world. You have helped to bring this game to life. For that we thank you!
To our previewers, your energy and enthusiasm is what helped our backers decide that Wreck Raiders was the right game for them. We couldn't have done this without you!
To Dennis Ku, our Solo mode designer ... two short days and you and Tim had created a masterpiece. Thank you so much for coming aboard and taking this game to new heights.
To Tim, co-designer of Wreck Raiders, thank you for trusting in us allowing us to make this incredible game. Your carefully thought-out mechanisms were certainly at the centre, and the reason why so many people are excited about it.
To Josh, co-designer of Wreck Raiders, and graphics/rules guy extraordinaire, you created this entire campaign from start to finish. You are one of the most incredible people in the business, and I'm lucky to have you as a partner.
Now to our backers... I have had so many words for you through this whole campaign. And right now, I feel like I have no words. Your support and encouragement were palpable. Congratulations to you all for helping to make this an incredible experience. I have no doubt you will feel about Wreck Raiders the way you felt about the campaign. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!
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Until next time, go raid that wreck!
Helaina and the KTBG family.
Wow! Another One Down! Hours to Go!
almost 6 years ago
– Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:40:01 PM
Hey Divers,
Well, you sure know how to end a campaign! With $ 57 826
pledged, 578%
funded, 1501
backers, and 5 hours to go, you've unlocked another Stretch Goal. Before we show you what you've unlocked, I wanted to welcome the hundreds of you that have joined us over the last couple of days. You came just in time!
What We've Unlocked
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For the Home Stretch
We couldn't end this campaign without another fun Stretch Goal. I am incredibly excited about this one... old timey divers! Check this out, it's our last one!
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Did You Know
Lion-fish
Photo by naomi tamar on Unsplash
The Lion-fish is also know as the turkey fish or fire-fish and is from the scorpion fish family. Lion-fish have venomous spines, which can produce painful puncture wounds when touched. They are typically found in reef ecosystems along the Eastern United States, in the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Caribbean Sea. Lion-fish reproduce quickly and have very few enemies. This has resulted in their designation as an invasive species.
The Sea Otter is a member of the weasel family, and is the second smallest mammal found in water. They are usually found in kelp beds because they prey on animals that live in the kelp forests off the coast. Incredibly, Sea Otters open mollusks (their food) while floating on their backs, and smashing them on a stone balanced on their chests. By the year 1910 the Sea Otter had been hunted almost to extinction for its thick red/brown coat. In recent year, the Sea Otter has been protected, and has thankfully been increasing in population.
The only way to blast through the last Stretch Goal is to get more backers. You can help us by spreading the word. Use this link and this image: https://kck.st/2NqsUGz
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Don't forget to tag Kids Table Board Gaming on Facebook and @kidstablebg on Instagram and Twitter.
Until next time, go raid that wreck!
Helaina and the KTBG family
Clam it Up! And One More?
almost 6 years ago
– Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 11:52:56 PM
Hey Divers!
You have really outdone yourselves. With $52 006CAD pledged, 520%
funded, 1355
backers, and STILL 21 hours to go, we hit another one!! First things first ... welcome to all of our new backers! We are so happy to have you here.
What We've Unlocked
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What's Up Next
So many of you have asked for it, and quite frankly, I couldn't really imagine making this game without the adorable sea otter. So, here you go! At $57 000CAD we will unlock two new and final Aquarium pieces.
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Maybe, One More?
Divers, there is no more content to add to this game; it is jam packed. But maybe, just maybe, we can make it so that we get all of you a little something extra. Let's see how our night goes, and we'll get back to you tomorrow (EST) hopefully with a new and final stretch goal that everyone can enjoy.
Making the Last 24 Count
As always, the only way to blast through Stretch Goals is to get more backers. You can help us by spreading the word. Use this link and this image: https://kck.st/2NqsUGz
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Don't forget to tag Kids Table Board Gaming on Facebook and @kidstablebg on Instagram and Twitter.
Until next time, go raid that wreck!
Helaina and the KTBG family
Don't Clam Up Now, We've Got a New SG!
almost 6 years ago
– Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 08:29:01 PM
Hey Divers!
Well, well, well! You've really taken this campaign to the next level! With $47 020CAD pledged, 470%
funded, 1238
backers, and STILL 33 hours to go, YOU are pushing this campaign to heights we never thought imaginable. Welcome to our 175 new backers since our last update!
What We've Unlocked
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What's Up Next
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Thanks to enthusiastic super backer @Nemisise's persistence, we have added a GIANT CLAM mini expansion to the game. We love to see engagement and involvement in our campaign comments, so we developed this addition just for him! The Giant Clam gives the game a bit of added press-your-luck, which is always a winner around our house! This is a pretty exciting addition to the game... let's get moving on it!
Tim's Designer Diary
Want to know how certain decisions were made when this game was being designed? Co-designer Tim Brown tells us how he and Josh made the choices they did for the game. Check it out here!
Fish Pun Birthday Contest
Congratulations to Thomas Van den Steen who won our punning contest! He's chosen his prize wisely: we'll be sending him a Haunt the House with his Wreck Raiders!
Making the Last 24 Count
As always, the only way to blast through Stretch Goals is to get more backers. You can help us by spreading the word. Use this link and this image: https://kck.st/2NqsUGz
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Don't forget to tag Kids Table Board Gaming on Facebook and @kidstablebg on Instagram and Twitter.
