The Time We Have has officially released!
We have officially released The Time We Have! Anyone can now grab the physical, deluxe, or digital versions of the game!
With that...
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Elliot Davis
5 months ago
US - Games on the Way!
PACKAGES IN THE MAIL!
I am so excited to report that nearly every US backer's order is on the way! (a few of you haven't filled out your surveys or had a card charge erro...
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Elliot Davis
6 months ago
Card Charges this Thursday!
Hello!
A quick update to let you know that all shipping fees have been added to your surveys and cards will be charged this Thursday, September 11th.
“NOTE: I've been made a...
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Elliot Davis
6 months ago
Shipping Fees, Tariffs, and VAT
Games Are Here!
The games have successfully arrived at the warehouse and we should be able to start getting copies in the mail in the next 2-3 weeks!
This a big logistics u...
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Elliot Davis
7 months ago
Games Shipped!
Games have left port!
As of Friday, July 29th, all copies of The Time We Have are on their way to the US! Now we wait for them to travel across the ocean. Current estimated ...
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Elliot Davis
8 months ago
Mass Production is a Go!
The Machines are Running!
...and I better go catch them. We have hit go on mass production!
Check out these photos from the factory:
Timeline Update
With mass product...
The preproduction copies of The Time We Have are here and they are beautiful. I could describe how beautiful but it will be better to just show you.
The Standard Edition (left) and Deluxe Edition (right)
Packaging for Deluxe Edition (left) and Standard Edition (right)
Deluxe Edition Packaging
The core card types of the game
Door Cards! (Deluxe Edition exclusives outlined in white)
I couldn't be happier with how the game is looking. This is such a special milestone in the game's production and we couldn't have gotten here without your support. I cannot wait until you can hold these yourselves and take a closer look at the beautiful art by Ripley and all of our guest illustrartors.
Pledge Manager Coming Soon
The smoke test of surveys has been sent out today to ~5% of you to make sure there are no issues. After tomorrow, I will be sending out the remaining surveys so you can adjust your pledge, grab some add-ons, and answer any needed fulfillment Qs. Please note we are not yet charging shipping as it will be calculated closer to fulfillment.
The Elephant in the Room
You have likely heard that the current situation with tariffs on imports from China is having big impacts on the tabletop industry. This project is unfortunately directly subject to those tariffs, now at an untenable 145%. This means that, at the current rate, I am simply unable to import these into the US.
What does this mean for The Time We Have?
I am still committed to bringing this game to release. The current plan is to hold on manufacturing/shipping until the tariffs come down to a more manageable rate. What that timeline looks like right now, I really can't say. But know I am actively working on a best solution to avoid having to delay this game for too long.
There is a world where tariffs come down to a rate that is well below the current level but remain a significant added cost. In that scenario, there may be a small additional cost for physical backers that would be reflected when we charge shipping. This will be communicated transparently if it becomes the solution.
For now, I am hopeful that we can stick with a Fall fulfillment/release, but that is all dependent on where things land tariff-wise. I'll keep you updated as I have more information and thank you so much for your patience.
Thank you
I want to reiterate a massive thank you for supporting this project and helping make it real. Seeing these physical copies in person was a deeply emotional experience and it is all thanks to you.
We have officially released The Time We Have! Anyone can now grab the physical, deluxe, or digital versions of the game!
With that, I would ask a small favor of those of you who have received your copies of the game...
Tell your friends!
Post about it, text about it, play it with someone you love. Any way that you feel comfortable spreading the word would be a massive help to the game's success. I'll be boosting posts all day so if you want to tag me, my socials are linked below (or just search @moreblueberries):
Most importantly, I hope you play the game and get excited about the stories you tell with it. That's the best endorsement you can give a game!
Thank YOU!
Once again, I would like to say a massive thank you to all of you who believed in this game from the jump and helped make it real. We've reached the end of the production journey but now the game's broader life begins. None of that would have been possible without you. Thank you so much.
I am so excited to report that nearly every US backer's order is on the way! (a few of you haven't filled out your surveys or had a card charge error so please check on that if you have yet to receive a tracking email)
Once you receive your games, I would love to see them out in the world! You can tag me on instagram or bluesky @moreblueberries :)
A special shout to my mom and my roommate Dillin who helped pack the over 250 packages that went out this week!
pre-label batch of mailers
International Backers
For international folks, your games have just arrived with our friends at Peregrine Coast Press who will be fulfilling your orders in the coming weeks. A reminder to EU backers that your VAT has been pre-paid.
Digital Edition
I am nearly finished with both the Print and Play and Playing Card versions of the game. I'm hoping to upload those to you here on BackerKit sometime next week. The playing card version required some reworking of the rules text in unexpected ways so thank you for your patience as I have been figuring that out.
TTWH is Out October 14th!
The public release day for the game is October 14th. If you love the game and want to spread the love as it becomes available to everyone else, that would be a massive help to me!
I can't wait to start seeing the game out in people's hands. It's real! Please please share your stories with me as you get the chance to sit down and play. It's my favorite part of making games.
Thank you as always for your support. I couldn't have done it without you!
A quick update to let you know that all shipping fees have been added to your surveys and cards will be charged this Thursday, September 11th.
NOTE: I've been made aware of an error where some digital-only pre-orders were seeing a charge for shipping. I believe this has been corrected but please let me know if you are still seeing this or any other errors on your survey.
A reminder for folks in the EU: your shipping is inclusive of VAT so you will not have to pay import fees when the package arrives to you. Because of that, this fee might appear higher than you would have expected for shipping alone.
Additionally, we will be closing the pre-order store Thursday. So if you know anyone who would like to grab a copy before it closes, please share it along!
All of the copies for fulfillment are on their way to me and should arrive this week. My hope is to get everything in the mail as soon as possible, ideally by the end of next week.
