We're nearly ready to open Pledge Manager!
4 months ago
– Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 09:10:51 PM
Hi team,
Our BackerKit project is now in review, which means that shortly we'll be ending late pledges on Kickstarter and moving to full Pledge Manager mode!
So what does that mean for you?
It means you'll be able to add any elements, like the Fish Clock mini expansion, or maybe some pins, that you might have missed during the Kickstarter. Friends and family who didn't get in on the Kickstarter won't miss out either; we'll have a Pre-Order store open on BackerKit for non-backers to get in on the Bubble Net fun!
Speaking of Bubble Net fun, Cat's been hard at work creating the box and board art. Here's a sneak peek at the process and the work in progress:
Are you in the Portland area, and have kids that might be interested in game design? Cat is teaching a course in August at the Portland Art Museum's Center for an Untold Tomorrow (or PAM CUT for short). Here's a short video about just what you can expect:
For more info have a look here!
Finally, we're putting together our rulebook, and that means a shout out to everyone who's playtested the game over the course of its development. If that's you, please comment/reply and let us know? We have been keeping records but we don't want to let anyone slip through!
That's all for now, talk to you soon!
An Update on Late Pledges (we're working on it!)
4 months ago
– Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 08:02:02 AM
So, our late pledges are live! And if you've not backed before (so not you!) then you can access all the new rewards (YAY), but if you have backed (thank you!) you can't (BOOOOOOOO).
We thought the late pledge system would allow existing backers to add more to their pledge, but it doesn't. Don't worry, you will be able to add to your pledge through our chosen pledge manager, BackerKit!
To give those folks who just missed the Kickstarter run to have a chance to back we'll leave late pledges open here until July 22nd, but after that its over to BackerKit's pledge manager, where you'll get you access to those juicy new items!
Thank you all for your patience!
In other news:
- We'll be sending out our first survey to all of you shortly; this is some early info to help us understand you, how you found us, and what the geographic details of our fulfillment look like. Thank you in advance for your input!
- Print & Play fulfillment is currently targeted for September!
Back to work, updates to come!
Late Pledges are open and some new items!
4 months ago
– Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 10:31:17 PM
We did it! Bubble Net is going to be a real game, thanks to you. For anyone who didn't get in before the Kickstarter closed, we're now opening late pledges! This is a brand new feature Kickstarter is offering so please let us know how your experience with it is.
Cat has been hard at work on the updated visuals; here's a teaser of just what you can expect to see when you open that box that arrives at your door:
Are you excited? I'm excited! If you'd like to see some of Cat's process when it comes to illustration be sure to check out our Instagram for some work in progress videos!
Speaking of things coming to your door, our reward tiers for the Fish Clock mini-expansion are available now for you to pick up!
And don't think we've forgotten you Print & Play fans! We'll be offering the Fish Dice (as a sticker sheet) and the Fish Clock expansions as a Print & Play add-on (available by the time you read this) for just $2!
If it all didn't feel real before, it certainly does now!
Speaking of reels, here's one from this morning, when our very first Kickstarter finished successfully! Click the delightful screenshot to view it on Instagram.
THIRD STRETCH GOAL REVEAL!
4 months ago
– Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 08:19:36 AM
We did it, we hit 12K! The fish clock mini-expansion will now be produced and available for purchase with Bubble Net!
Keep an eye out for the new visuals, box renders and all the other exciting updates on this mini-expansion.
One achieved stretch goal means a new reveal, and we think this is one that will interest absolutely everyone!
That's right, $5 off shipping for all backers! We're so happy we've made it this far with you and we want to give back as a special thank you.
We're excited to see how this last hour goes! Thank you again to you all!
SECOND STRETCH GOAL ACHIEVED!
5 months ago
– Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 02:29:10 PM
11K, you did it! The fish dice are going to be a reality in every box of Bubble Net! Here's a look at the early prototypes of the dice:
(Note that the dice above are for testing only; the final versions will look -entirely- different)
But you ask, 16 compass directions and 18 die faces, what's going on here? A fresh bit of fun from this mini expansion, that's what!
Speaking of mini expansions, we can now announce the new stretch goal, the Fish Clocks!
The fish clocks are a new, more interactive, head to head way to play Bubble Net! Now not only are you playing as your own pod of whales, but also as the fish for your fellow players!
Using the three "hands" of the clock, you attempt to outwit the other pods at the table by picking the best route of escape for their fish!
(actual fish clocks will not be held together with hard drive screws from my computer drawer)
This mini-expansion will come in its own box and will be available as an add-on!
Thank you again to all of you in our wonderful community, for getting us this far; we're so excited to get this game into your hands and play it with you!
