Backerkit Smoke Test Sent
3 months ago
– Mon, Mar 09, 2026 at 10:58:23 AM
This is just a quick note to notify you that the surveys went out to 5% of Project Verne backers. Backerkit has us send a 'smoke test' to a limited audience in case we messed something up. I would ask that you please complete them ASAP. Note that shipping+VAT won't be collected until closer to ship time.
On the production readiness front, final documents (rules, player reference, box) have gone out for translations. Once those are back we'll send the art to the printer.
THANKS! Over 800% Funded!
4 months ago
– Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 04:27:51 PM
Raising over $80K in a campaign with a $28 pledge is pretty remarkable. Just as remarkable is getting over 1100 backers. We knew Pampero was remarkable, but you showed that in the first campaign and again in this second one.
A few things to talk about.
Unlocked Wooden H2 Tokens
First, we didn't hit the $100k stretch goal for wooden H2 tokens. But, as Captain Barbossa said in Pirates of the Caribbean, stretch goal funding amounts are "what you'd call guidelines than actual rules." So, without further ado, I'm unlocking the wooden H2 tokens at no extra charge. Project Verne already has a lot of wooden components, but now has 20 more wooden H2 tokens!
Special Thank-You Tiles
Not only that, we've got another not-available-in-stores thank-you reward like we did first season - three more bonus scoring tiles just for backers (and post-campaign pledgers and possibly conventions)!
These are in addition to the add-on scoring tiles (that were also available during the pre-launch reservation).
And we'll include the season 1 thank-you connection tiles with the proper tile backs.
Of course, we'll add instructions for all the tiles.
Upgraded Scoring Tile Add-On
And last, I recently found even MORE scoring tile. We're therefore upgrading the bonus scoring tiles add-on to have not just 3 but 5 tiles! Yes, this includes those who added tiles for the pre-campaign launch reservation.
Pledge Manager Survey
Finally, we're opening the pledge manager survey before the end of the week, though we won't be collecting shipping payment until closer to ship time. It is extremely important that you complete it ASAP, so that we know how many of each language are required.
First Stretch Goal Achieved!
4 months ago
– Tue, Feb 03, 2026 at 08:30:36 AM
We hit the first stretch goal just one week into the project - almost to the hour!
This was a pretty high goal - $50K and 500% funded, but you did it! The FORTY (40) CO2 tokens have been upgraded from punchboad to wood!
The last goal is at $100K - upgrading the H2 tokens to wood. We still have two more weeks in the campaign, so I think we can do it.
Funded! Plus an Important Note on Shipping
4 months ago
– Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 01:39:47 PM
First, it's a great sign when the first project update comes out just a few hours after launch, telling people the project has already funded! We funded just 2+ hours after launch this morning. I cannot thank you enough!
Next, I was notified by several backers that for some reason Kickstarter is estimating and displaying a shipping cost after they pledge. This cost is actually far higher than we'll actually charge. The actual shipping estimate can be found in the table graphic toward the bottom of the project page. And Kickstarter won't collect shipping - we'll do that later during the pledge manager.
