Transition to BackerKit underway - Survey coming soon!
8 days ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 12:52:55 PM
Happy almost Halloween! Today was a big day for us as we have made the transition over to our BackerKit storefront. Links that are out there on our website, our QR code on flyers, and on our Linktree have been redirected to the BackerKit store. If you are directing anyone that wants to pre-order the game, you can send them there!
You can also send them this link that goes directly to the store front - https://wizard-miners.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Look for the fun add-ons while you are there! (Every one likes an extra set of dice on the table, on an extra turn token!)
Your Backer Survey will be coming very soon from BackerKit to gather shipping information. Be on the lookout! Many of you are from the South Jersey area, so look for the options to arrange pick up and save on shipping costs!
On the production front, we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the final manufacturing samples to give the final approval. LongPack Games has sent me an updated timeline that has a "cargo ready" date of December 25, which means we should have the games on their way to the USA in early January. Our April date is looking good. But, I am anxious to get the final sample! Let's get those presses rolling!
UPDATES FINALLY!
about 1 month ago
– Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 09:43:56 AM
Thank you so much for your patience! I was struggling between sending updates with little to report, or to wait and only send you something when there was something important to say! I know I hate to get email that doesn't say much, so I decided to wait. 
Since the end of Gen Con and the close of the KS campaign, there has been a good deal going on, but it's been a slow go. Finalizing digital proofs, bleed checks, etc. don't make for a real exciting update. But there was constant back and forth with LongPack games. We had to adjust the size of the box and the design of the insert - those two things took a little time. BUT, I am THRILLED to report that all components are done, approved on both ends, and ready for print!
The Wizard Meeples in the Deluxe Version will have both sides printed on with the Wizard Starting Number. People playing at Gen Con were using their wizard to stand on and hold the mine cards that had been "cleaned up".
We have decided that several of the Deluxe Components will be available to purchase as "add ons" but not all. We do want the DELUXE to be super special and have components that only belong to it! So, the Treasure Chests and the Embroidered Bags will be DELUXE version exclusives!
But that means that three other GREAT components will be available for adding on to the base game. The Coin Turn Token (easily the one people liked the most at Gen Con), the Wizard Meeples, and the Player Boards will all be available as add ons soon both through the campaign and at conventions.
Another exciting development! We will soon be transitioning over to BackerKit for our post pledge management. This will allow you to add on to your pledge, provide an opportunity for new backers to get in on the first run, and we will be managing our Backer Survey and shipping information collection through them. I'm really excited to be working with BackerKit, they have been great from the start!
Next step - LongPack games will be making a "full production sample" and airmailing it to me in the next couple of weeks. That game will be made the same way the full mass production will be and it will be our last chance to make any changes and check that the game is perfect. As soon as we get that and approve that - we roll the presses!
I am very hopeful that production is completed before the end of 2024 and freight forwarding from China to the US happens in early 2025. We are in very good shape to deliver to your doorstep in April 2025. (If I say it really quietly...I'm secretly hoping for March...shhh)
Next update will be when the full production sample is in our hands!! Thank you!!
Nearly ready to "roll presses" - and what's next
3 months ago
– Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 03:24:52 PM
We have spent the last few days after Gen Con finalizing small tweaks and reviewing every file for LongPack Games. During the process we tried to get everything perfect so the manufacturing can start. For example, we will be printing on both sides of the Wizard Meeples for the Deluxe version component and putting the Wizard Starting Number directly on them.
By the time manufacturing is in full swing, we will have a freight company in place and a fulfillment center ready to ship out the orders.
Once final files are approved, I will send a deposit to LongPack games (Thank you BACKERS) so they get started. The first thing they will do is make a "final production sample" and airmail it to me. With my approval that this is what we want, they will start mass production. I anticipate that happening in the first half of September.
For those who have played Wizard Miners before, it would be WONDERFUL if you would stop over to Board Game Geek and leave a rating and a message. You know gamers head right there when they hear about a game! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403393/wizard-miners
Remember to send any questions or comments my way! I want you to be fully informed along the journey!
WE DID IT! THANK YOU!!!!
3 months ago
– Tue, Aug 06, 2024 at 08:16:45 AM
There is so much to report on about the game - our great experience at Gen Con, how the final components are coming along, where we are with manufacturing and shipping, etc. BUT RIGHT NOW, let's CELEBRATE!!!
I will be posting updates over the next few days so we are all caught up on news! First, I just wanted to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - I have so much fun watching people play this game and am so grateful that so many helped make the dream come true. Genuinely appreciate each of you.
We played 23 times at Gen Con this weekend!!!!
Late Pledges are now live on Kickstarter if you know someone that wanted to pledge but didn't get a chance!
6 Days left! Gearing up for Gen Con!
3 months ago
– Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 12:43:37 PM
It's a big week for us! With 6 days left in the KS campaign we are over 123% funded. Great news but hoping we can top it off over the next few days. In the home stretch of the campaign means that we are working hard with LongPack games to get files in perfect order, securing the second UPC symbol for the deluxe game, and putting the finishing touches on the deluxe components.
Speaking of the deluxe components - we will get our first in-person look at the coin turn token and the treaure chests at Gen Con! LongPack will be bringing them to me on Thursday, so we will get to play with them at the convention!
Speaking of Gen Con - we will be running at least 23 games of Wizard Miners over the four days! That's over 90 players! Can't wait to teach it - it is so much fun to watch people play and enjoy. I will send pictures!
Pass the word to friends, family, and your FLGS! 6 days left! Have a great day!
