Hey Wild Gardens Backers,

Apologies for this update going out so late this month. We knew we were getting new samples in from the manufacturer this month, and we wanted to wait so you could see some cool pics of how some of the add-ons are progressing. We didn't expect to get them quite so close to the end of the month but we're so excited to show them to you!

First up we have the game's three expansion pack:

You'll notice that the cut/graphic lines can still be seen on the expansion packs and that the material seems a bit off and wrinkled. This is completely normal at this stage of production. The goal of these samples is to make sure we like how the graphic design has been laid out and the size of everything. These samples are often made by hand and don't contain the material the final product will be made of. At a later date the manufacturer will send us Pre-Production samples which will represent how the final product is going to look. All that being said, we're thrilled with how these expansion packs came out and how much the illustrations and colors pop. 

Next, we have the long-awaited source token pack: 

We were excited to find out how the source token pack would look with the two trays, and we weren't disappointed! Everything in this pack looks gorgeous and feels satisfyingly tactile. The two trays stack perfectly with the lid and our graphic designer even managed to have the Little Ones showing through the finger indent. The art on the trays looks fantastic and the wooden tokens are bright and feel good on the fingers. We think this is going to be an upgrade that can really enhance the table presence and play experience.

We've already shown off the wooden ingredient tokens and box, but I did want to share a pic of all the add-ons together. We're very happy with all the samples that were sent and think the manufacturer is doing a great job meeting the quality that we want for this game. 

Besides working with the manufacturer to get samples made, we've been finishing all the writing and design needed for the solo campaign book. We expect that to be done in the next week and will be handing everything off to our editor and development team to ensure everything reads and plays the way it should. Right now, we expect the solo campaign book to be completed and ready for our graphic designer to lay out by the end of October. After that everything for the game should be complete and the entire team will go over every detail with a fine-tooth comb before sending the final files over to the manufacturer. 

You may also have noticed that your cards have all been charged in the pledge manager. Those of you who had an issue with your payment should have received an email alerting you of the problem. If you received one of those emails, please address the issue ASAP so we can ensure your copy of the game ships with everyone else's. Pre-orders are still available for the time being, but the card will be charged immediately.

Thank you and please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. 

The Rose Gauntlet Team