I flew the Wednesday night red-eye to Indianapolis, landed Thursday morning, and by 2:00 PM I was already teaching my very first game of Rascally Rabbits at Gen Con. It was a busy but incredibly rewarding weekend!
Over the course of the convention, we hosted 18 scheduled events in the Open Gaming area and 4 events in the First Exposure Playtest Hall. From Thursday through Saturday, we were demoing until 10:00 PM every night. It was wonderful meeting so many new players, introducing them to the game, and watching them discover how a one-card trick-taking game actually works. Thank you to everyone who sat down to play, asked questions, laughed with us, and shared your thoughts. I hope you had as much fun playing Rascally Rabbits as I had teaching it!
🌪️ A Tornado Warning... During a Demo!
Saturday night brought one of the most memorable moments of the convention.
While we were demoing in the First Exposure Playtest Hall, a tornado warning was announced. Everyone was instructed to move into interior rooms of the convention center. Fortunately, we were already in one of the safest locations, so we stayed put and continued playing.
As we played, everyone began sharing their own tornado stories and experiences. Growing up in California, tornadoes are something I've only seen on the news, so it was fascinating to hear firsthand accounts from people who have actually lived through them. It certainly made for one of the most unique game sessions I've ever hosted!
Thank You for Your Support
We put a tremendous amount of energy into Gen Con, and while the response wasn't quite as strong as what we experienced at San Diego Comic-Con, every conversation, demo, and new supporter means a great deal to me.
If you played Rascally Rabbits at Gen Con and enjoyed it, I'd be incredibly grateful if you'd consider backing the campaign or sharing it with your fellow gamers. Every pledge helps us continue building momentum and reach more trick-taking fans.
🥕 We're Halfway There!
We're now about halfway through the campaign and getting closer to our first stretch goal! Once we reach it, every copy of Rascally Rabbits will receive a beautiful Spot UV box upgrade, making the finished game look even better on your shelf.
Thank you for helping us get closer every day!
🤔 A Great Question from BoardGameGeek
Someone recently asked a fantastic question on BoardGameGeek, and I liked it so much that I added it to the campaign's Q&A section:
"How meaningful is the decision to pick a trump suit, remove another suit, and cross out numbers? Obviously it defines your options in the game, but do you have any information to help you decide what to pick, or would your outcomes be just as good if you rolled dice to make the decision?"
Without looking at the Q&A, I'd love to hear your thoughts! How would you answer that question? Feel free to leave a comment on the campaign page. I'm always interested in hearing how players think about the strategy behind the game.
New Preview from Boar Gamer
Finally, we're excited to share another preview of Rascally Rabbits! A big thank you to Boar Gamer for taking a look at the game. If you haven't read the preview yet, be sure to check it out:
Thank you all once again for your continued support. Every backer, every demo participant, every share, and every encouraging message helps bring Rascally Rabbits one step closer to more gaming tables around the world.
