We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 9, 2011.

UP FRONT now on Kickstarter!

Update #38 · Nov 28, 2012 · comment

Good day everyone.  Just letting all that may not know already, Courtney Allen`s classic WWII card game UP FRONT is open on Kickstarter and already reached it`s target and reached a number of stretch rewards already too!  

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1325766284/up-front-the-card-game

Also, today at 5 PM EST we will open a large number of limited tiers that will allow you to have your name printed on a Private ranked personality card of your choice!  As an example, the Canada tier will be;

Pledge $225 or more

10 backers

CPT (CANADA) - You will receive the base game of Up Front (US vs. Germany) AND all 5 additional nationalities (Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Soviet Union) AND the UP FRONT cloth patch AND your name on a Canadian Private rank personality card (the name must be reasonable for the Canadians and reasonable in general).

The following nationalities will be opened up;

  • Australia
  • Britain
  • Canada
  • Finland
  • France
  • German SS
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Italian Folgore
  • Japan
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Soviet Union
  • Tito`s Partisans
  • USMC

We will also open up two more BIG tiers that will enable you to have Ron Volstad draw your likeness on a soldier that will appear in the game on a nationality of your choice.  These tiers will be as follows;

Pledge $1500 or more

5 backers

MAJOR GENERAL - You will receive 3 signed copies of the base game of Up Front (US vs. Germany) AND 3 copies of all 5 additional nationalities (Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Soviet Union) AND the UP FRONT cloth patch AND a numbered signed print of the new Up Front cover painting by Ron Volstad AND your name on a personality card (you choose which nationality and the name must be reasonable for the nationality and reasonable in general) AND you will be able to send in a photo of your choice and Ron Volstad will draw your likeness on a soldier that will appear in the game.  Due to the nature of the game, only an appropriate male photo can be used and more than one photo may be required before Ron deems a photo suitable to use.

Pledge $2000 or more

5 backers

LIEUTENANT GENERAL - You will receive 3 signed copies of the base game of Up Front (US vs. Germany) AND 3 copies of all 5 additional nationalities (Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Soviet Union) AND the UP FRONT cloth patch AND a numbered signed print of the new Up Front cover painting by Ron Volstad AND your name on a personality card (you choose which nationality and the name must be reasonable for the nationality and reasonable in general) AND you will be able to send in a photo of your choice and Ron Volstad will draw your likeness on a soldier that will appear in the game AND you will receive the original drawing by Ron Volstad of your likeness used in the game. The original artwork will come signed, matted and framed.  Due to the nature of the game, only an appropriate male photo can be used and more than one photo may be required before Ron deems a photo suitable to use.

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Golden Geek Awards - Phase 2

Update #37 · Oct 2, 2012 · 2 comments

Hello soldiers!  A short time ago we brought it to your attention that the campaign for the prestigious Golden Geek Awards had begun.

It would appear you all continue to give graciously and we are pleased to announce that D-Day Dice has been nominated as a top ten finalist in the following categories;

  • Innovative
  • Print and Play
  • Thematic
  • War Game

Emmanuel is so excited!

So please, take some time to view the top 10 candidates and consider placing your vote for D-Day Dice.

Again, the rules for the voting can be found here;

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/851248/2012-golden-geek-awards-nominations-open-for-boa

The actual voting can be done here;

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame

Thanks again for your time.

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Golden Geek Awards

Update #36 · Sep 4, 2012 · comment

Good day again soldiers.  We hope you are still enjoying playing D-Day Dice and are not experiencing any buyer's remorse in any way :-)

It is that time of year when Aldie of BoardGameGeek begins the process of determining the winners of the prestigious Golden Geek Awards.  We are pleased to say that D-Day Dice is nominated in the War Game AND Strategy categories and we would be so grateful if you would take the time to place your vote for it IF you feel D-Day Dice is your favorite of the nominees in these two categories.  If not, then of course you shouldn't vote for D-Day Dice :-)

The rules for the voting can be found here;

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/851248/2012-golden-geek-awards-nominations-open-for-boa

The actual voting can be done here;

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame

Thanks again for your time.

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Special "Airborne In My Pocket" offer for D-Day Dice supporters

Update #35 · Jul 30, 2012 · 8 comments

Dear D-Day Dice supporters,

We wanted to let you know that Emmanuel Aquin's next game will be published byValley Games and is now available on Kickstarter!

"Airborne In Your Pocket" is a quick-paced, light war game that plays like a WW2videogame. It takes place on D-Day, just like D-Day Dice, but this time, as seenthrough the eyes of the paratroopers. While gameplay is quite different (andsimpler) than DDD, we have found a way to combine the 2 games, using amini-expansion called "Inside the Bunker".

As a thank you for having supported D-Day Dice, all our DDD supporters will receive"Inside the Bunker" (see image below) for free if they pledge for Airborne In Your Pocket.

Here is the link for the AIYP campaign: http://tinyurl.com/c4y2rkf

Many of you will be pleased to know that we offer "Lines for Life" for this game, too.

Thank you all, and have a great summer!

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Shipping Update #8 (Edited)

Update #34 · Jul 18, 2012 · 39 comments

Thanks so much for your patience everyone, I know it has been tough.

Good news!  All packages have now been shipped out of the warehouse.  It may take a week for parcels to arrive at your door so please, don't fret that you haven't received it yet.

If, however,

  • you have not received your game(s) by July 27

AND

  • you have not received an email from either UPS or USPS with your tracking number

then please feel free to email us at shipping@valleygames.ca and we will look up your tracking number for you.

*Edit*  Note, all shipping notifications will be coming from either Publisher Services, Inc. or PSI.  This is our warehouse/fulfillment company.

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  • Pledge $35 or more

    556 backers

    At this level you will receive ONE copy of D-Day Dice + ONE set of D-Day Dice Pouches + ONE Distinguished Service Pack (a 55$ value!). You will also be listed in the rulebook as an 'ENLISTED" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    322 backers

    At this level you will receive ONE copy of D-Day Dice + ONE set of D-Day Dice Pouches + ONE Distinguished Service Pack + ONE copy of the expansion "Atlantikwall" (a 80$ value). You will also be listed in the rulebook as a "NONCOM" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    723 backers

    At this level you will receive everything mentioned on this page: ONE copy of D-Day Dice + ONE set of D-Day Dice Pouches + ONE Distinguished Service Pack + ONE of each of the expansions Atlantikwall, Gott Mit Uns, Normandy and Operation Neptune (a 110$ value)! You will also be listed in the rulebook as an "OFFICER" donator

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    27 backers

    At this level you will receive THREE copies of D-Day Dice + THREE sets of D-Day Dice Pouches + THREE Distinguished Service Packs (a 165$ value!). You will also be listed in the rulebook as an 'COMMANDING OFFICER" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    50 backers All gone!

    LINE FOR LIFE: You will receive 1 COPY OF EVERYTHING + any expansion or promo item for D-Day Dice that are released in the future, whenever they go to print (we have about 10 more expansions in the pipeline, and a dozen promos, so you'll get your money's worth... and then some!). You'll get 110$ worth for now, plus probably 100$ or more worth of future expansions (and various promos), which would raise the value of what you're getting to about 210$. Your game will include an exclusive card SIGNED by the designer, and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "FIELD MARSHAL" donator. If the game is a success, the line will grow regularly, so this supporter level will only get better. And you won't have to buy a thing: everything will be sent to you as soon as it is printed (before the stores get it).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    127 backers

    At this level you will receive TWO copies of D-Day Dice + TWO sets of D-Day Dice Pouches + TWO Distinguished Service Packs + TWO of each of the expansions Atlantikwall, Gott Mit Uns, Normandy and Operation Neptune (a 220$ value)! Your games will include an exclusive card SIGNED by the designer, and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "GENERAL" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    150 backers All gone!

    LINE FOR LIFE: You will receive 1 COPY OF EVERYTHING + any expansion or promo item for D-Day Dice that are released in the future, whenever they go to print (we have about 10 more expansions in the pipeline, and a dozen promos, so you'll get your money's worth... and then some!). You'll get 110$ worth for now, plus probably 100$ or more worth of future expansions (and various promos), which would raise the value of what you're getting to about 210$. Your game will include an exclusive card SIGNED by the designer, and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "FIELD MARSHAL" donator. If the game is a success, the line will grow regularly, so this supporter level will only get better. And you won't have to buy a thing: everything will be sent to you as soon as it is printed (before the stores get it).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $140 or more

    100 backers All gone!

    LINE FOR LIFE: You will receive 1 COPY OF EVERYTHING + any expansion or promo item for D-Day Dice that are released in the future, whenever they go to print (we have about 10 more expansions in the pipeline, and a dozen promos, so you'll get your money's worth... and then some!). You'll get 110$ worth for now (not counting all the stretch rewards you'll receive), plus probably 100$ or more worth of future expansions (and various promos), which would raise the value of what you're getting to about 210$. Your game will include an exclusive card SIGNED by the designer, and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "FIELD MARSHAL" donator. If the game is a success, the line will grow regularly, so this supporter level will only get better. And you won't have to buy a thing: everything will be sent to you as soon as it is printed (before the stores get it).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    30 backers

    At this level you will receive THREE copies of D-Day Dice + THREE sets of D-Day Dice Pouches + THREE Distinguished Service Packs + THREE of each of the expansions Atlantikwall, Gott Mit Uns, Normandy and Operation Neptune (a 330$ value)! Your games will include an exclusive card SIGNED by the designer, and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "GENERAL OF THE ARMY" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    12 backers All gone!

    This is the big one: LINE FOR LIFE TIMES FOUR! You will receive FOUR copies of D-Day Dice + FOUR sets of D-Day Dice Pouches + FOUR Distinguished Service Packs + FOUR of each of the expansions Atlantikwall, Got Mit Uns, Normandy & Operation Neptune (a 440$ value). You will also receive FOUR COPIES of any expansion or promo item for D-Day Dice that are released in the future, whenever they go to print (we have a lot more expansions in the pipeline, and a dozen promos, so you'll get your money's worth... and then some! That's around 400$ worth of future expansions, probably more, which would raise the value of what you're getting to a whopping 840$!). Your games will include 4 exclusive cards SIGNED by the designer (with a personal thank you), and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $450 or more

    13 backers All gone!

    LINE FOR LIFE TIMES FOUR! You will receive FOUR copies of D-Day Dice + FOUR sets of D-Day Dice Pouches + FOUR Distinguished Service Packs + FOUR of each of the expansions Atlantikwall, Got Mit Uns, Normandy & Operation Neptune (a 440$ value, not counting all the stretch rewards you'll receive). You will also receive FOUR COPIES of any expansion or promo item for D-Day Dice that are released in the future, whenever they go to print (we have a lot more expansions in the pipeline, and a dozen promos, so you'll get your money's worth... and then some! That's around 400$ worth of future expansions, probably more, which would raise the value of what you're getting to a whopping 840$!). Your games will include 4 exclusive cards SIGNED by the designer (with a personal thank you), and you will be listed in the rulebook as a "COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF" donator.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012