The games are deep into production, and we're working on all the logistics of getting them into the US. We're in a bit of a "no news is good news" situation on that front. But there are other things to discuss:
At this point, 80% of you have filled out your surveys! For those who haven't had a chance yet, please remember the deadline is July 22nd. This is a firm cutoff date due to the logistics of fulfillment.
If you aren't able to fill out your survey in time:
Your pledge tier rewards will still be counted, but we can't guarantee the availability of any add-ons.
If your rewards include cards or stickers, you will receive designs at random.
When it comes time to ship, you will have one more chance to update your shipping address and your payment method, to cover shipping fees and any applicable taxes.
We want you to get the goodies you choose! But the only way we can make that happen is if you fill out your survey.
Plus, Backerkit is very generously hosting some demo sessions at their booth throughout the convention, and one of those games will be Gelt Galore: Pocket Edition!
Here's the full schedule of demos:
So stop by Saturday, August 1st, at 4pm to check out both editions of Gelt Galore and say hi to Irina!
Mention Treats Galore to get a free sticker on the spot!
1 per person
She'll also have some treats for those who play the game. So if you're at GenCon, make sure to come by!
We have approved the digital proofs and sent the first payment, kicking off the official start of manufacturing Gelt Galore: Pocket Edition! 🥳
On the back end, this means we can start organizing details like freight shipping, safety testing, and more. So there's still plenty to do to get the games in, but this is a major step.
For those who haven't yet filled out your surveys, please make sure to do so by July 22nd. Even if you aren't planning to add anything to your pledge, we need the survey filled out to confirm your shipping address, and your choices for things like stickers and cards (if applicable).
(not all available designs and colors are pictured here)
These will ship directly to you once you order (not with your campaign rewards). For now, we're limiting it to V-neck and crewneck tee shirts, but if you'd like to see our designs available on other types of items, leave your suggestions in the comments!
For those in the US, have a wonderful Fourth of July! And to everyone, have a fantastic weekend 😊
The big news is that we've gotten the first round of digital proofs from our manufacturer! We've also sent over a few corrections to the files. Once the digital proofs look good, we'll be able to place the final order for the pocket edition games. The current tweaks are small, but we're trying to ensure everything is just right.
What this really means is that we're getting close to beginning production!
As we get close to finalizing the order, it's really helpful that so many of you have already filled out your surveys. Thanks for being so prompt!
While the deadline is still a ways out, it really does help with planning and ordering all the rewards if everyone gets their surveys in sooner rather than later.
We'll be locking completed surveys on a rolling basis. If you'd like to make changes after your survey is locked and before the deadline (July 22nd), please email us to unlock your survey.
No survey changes will be able to be made after the deadline, but the preorder store will remain open for available items.
As always, if you have any questions about the surveys or regarding our games, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Hopefully we'll have more good news to share soon.
We've also decided to update the tag line for the pocket edition games!
Because this version of the game prioritizes playing with tokens instead of goodies like gelt and candy, using "treats" in the tagline felt a little misleading. So we'll be updating this version's tag line to:
👉 A game of tradition, twists, and trivia! 👈
What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
We're just a few tweaks away from sending art files to the manufacturer and officially kicking off the process of creating these games! Of course, we'll keep you posted all the way ☺️
It's been quite the whirlwind since the campaign ended, putting all the pieces together to order games and also finalize the pledge manager surveys.
We have some big news regarding the game components:
We'll be including the Night Tracker as a separate card!
Though we didn't quite reach that stretch goal during the campaign, thanks to both backer generosity and some bonus support after the campaign ended, we will be able to separate out the Night Tracker component, so it is no longer on the back of the rule booklet. This will make it possible to reference the rulebook while playing, which was an important upgrade for us.
This also means the quick reference for turn actions will no longer need to be on the cards, as that will move to the back of the rule booklet in place of the original Night Tracker.
That means 2 bonus trivia cards included in the deck!
These are new questions, not included in the original board game.
With all that settled, we've just about finished all the art files for the game. We'll be sending them to the manufacturer soon for their checks, and then carefully double-checking the proofs.
Once the order is placed, we'll be working on the PNP edition, which should be ready later this summer.
Meanwhile, we will soon be sending out the surveys.
First up, the Smoke Test: a small number of backers will receive their surveys first, to ensure everything is working smoothly.
When we're sure they're all set, we'll be sending the surveys to everyone else. So if you're in that first batch, please fill out your surveys when you see them!
Please note: shipping will be charged later.
You'll see this noted in the surveys as well, but to clarify, the pledge manager will work in a few stages:
You fill out the surveys to confirm your goodies and add-ons.
Please make sure to fill yours out by July 22, 2026, when surveys will lock.
Digital rewards (the PNP file) go out.
You receive a reminder to verify or update your mailing address, if receiving physical rewards.
Shipping fees are charged once games and goodies are ready to be sent.
If you have any questions about the surveys, please don't hesitate to reach out!
And if you missed the campaign but would still like to order goodies (or know someone who does):
