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Game Mat offer extended 3 more days!

Update #60 · Oct 15, 2012 · comment

Game Mat offer extended until 10/18/2012! Last chance!

Many of you have expressed remorse at missing out on the IIGD custom double sided game mat. Well for a limited time only, you can purchase one for $25 which includes free shipping anywhere in the world.

In case you never saw it or forgot, here is what it looks like:

IIGD Double-Sided Multi-purpose Custom Game Mat: Video: http://youtu.be/ao6sw9oec5E Image of Shack Side: http://bit.ly/nR71vn Image of Intersection Side: http://bit.ly/o1qDRm

If you would like to purchase the mat you may do so here:

http://vanrydergames.bigcartel.com/product/if-i-m-going-down-custom-game-mat

This offer is for a limited time only! Offer ends October 18 2012

*Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and delivery.

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Free Halloween Scenario? You Betcha!

Update #59 · Oct 9, 2012 · comment

Hey friends,

I hope everyone is enjoying IIGD! I will be releasing a Free Halloween Scenario! Participate to get a free swag item that, if you are a fan of the game, you will not want to miss!

There is more to come, but check out the requirements in the post below on Board Game Geek.

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/867383/special-halloween-scenario-is-coming-free-swag-f

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Shipments, Geekgold, and a Hostage Situation

Update #58 · Sep 28, 2012 · 13 comments

It is my hope and belief that all U.S. backers should have their games by now

If you have not received yours by Monday please let me and Game Salute ( warehouse@gamesalute.com ) know so that we can look into it for you. I'd ask that International backers wait until Wednesday or Thursday of next week as I think some of those are still in transit.

Geekgold up for grabs

I'm throwing around Geek Gold on BGG to anyone who talks about or shares their experiences with the game on BGG especially adding photos of play, adding the game to a Geeklist, or recommending the game in a forum post. And on and on really. Don't feel you need to go out of your way, but I do want to offer that small token of appreciation for helping to get the game some additional exposure.

Hostage Negotiator

I currently have Hostage Negotiator in the early testing phase of developement and would love to share the Print and Play files with any of you that are interested in trying it out and providing some feedback. It is a pure solo game that revolves around the conversation you as a hostage negotiator have with some terrorist who has taken hostages to try to achieve some unscrupulous goal. The game plays in about 15 to 20 minutes, so let me know if you are interested. Email me anytime at sales(at)vanrydergames.com if you'd like to try it out.

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By popular demand...

Update #57 · Sep 24, 2012 · comment

Here is a 2nd chance at getting the Custom Game Mat!

Many of you have expressed remorse at missing out on the  IIGD custom double sided game mat. Well for a limited time only, you can purchase one for $25 which includes free shipping anywhere in the world.

In case you never saw it or forgot, here is what it looks like: 

IIGD Double-Sided Multi-purpose Custom Game Mat: Video: http://youtu.be/ao6sw9oec5E Image of Shack Side: http://bit.ly/nR71vn Image of Intersection Side: http://bit.ly/o1qDRm

If you would like to purchase the mat you may do so here:

http://vanrydergames.bigcartel.com/product/if-i-m-going-down-custom-game-mat

This offer is for a limited time only! Offer ends October 15, 2012

*Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and delivery.

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Some publicity...

Update #56 · Sep 21, 2012 · 10 comments

News and Updates on the BoardGameGeek page

Much of my activity going forward will be on the game's page at board game geek:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103937/if-im-going-down

I realize not everyone uses the site, but it is the best place for posting information and keeping up to date on the happenings surrounding the game. I hope to interact with some of you there!

Obviously you can still contact me here or through email.

Reviews and Mentions

Several reviewers have gotten their hands on the game by backing or a promotional copy and the comments and opinions are starting to come out. Here are some opinions so far:

Rich Sommer of Madmen fame is in the middle of a solo games odyssey....

http://games.richsommer.com/post/31463750015/my-solo-games-odyssey-if-im-going-down

Eric with Games and Grub had a really snazzy write up:

http://gamesandgrub.blogspot.com/2012/09/when-its-brains-it-scores.html

Also the crews of several podcast talk about the game:

OnBoardGames episode 90. Download via iOS or go to:

http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/webpage/obg-90-decisions-decisions-oh-pay-me

The Secret Cabal (one of my favorite podcasts) episode:

http://www.thesecretcabal.com/2012/09/19/episode-26-milestones-our-one-year-restrospective-and-building-better-pcs-part-2/

And finally the CardBoard Jungle where I made a personal appearance to talk IIGD and future VRG projects:

Episode 5... can't find it on their website, but it is on iOS if you have an iDevice.

Now I want to hear more about what you guys think? Come on over to the BGG page above and let me know!

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    2 backers

    SCRATCHED - Let's try something different here, because do you really care about your name in the rulebook or on the website? Well if you do, let me know we can make it happen, but I would rather put some decision power in your hands. For each $5 pledged in any level you will get one vote (up to a max of 40 votes) on each of the MANY choices we will propose throughout the Kickstarter Campaign including: - the names, concepts, and Art for the Promo Cards ( 1 zombie, 1 Character, 1 Resource) - An exclusive Kickstarter only game Scenario and possibly more! The earlier you pledge, the more you will help decide!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    2 backers

    BITTEN - One of each IIGD Kickstarter promo card! These cards, which you will help create, will NEVER be released anywhere else in any version of the game ever. EVER! Shipping free anywhere in the U.S., international shipping please add $5.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    15 backers

    STANDARD ZOMBIE- One copy of the game shipped anywhere in the U.S. for FREE! For International shipping please add $10. Any game at this or any other level may optionally be signed by the designer at your request.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    95 backers

    STANDARD ZOMBIE W/ MOAN- One copy of the game AND promos shipped anywhere in the U.S. for FREE! Also, receive the PDF of the exclusive game Scenario you will vote on that will never be sold anywhere else. You may add additional copies of the game and promos by increasing your pledge amount by $25 per copy and this applies to any level after this one as well.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    17 backers

    MOANS W/ AN ACCENT - The STANDARD ZOMBIE W/ MOAN rewards, plus we will ship your items internationally! All Reward levels of more than $45 include International shipping FREE!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $70 or more

    37 backers

    "ZACHARY" - A second copy of the game, a second set of the Promo Cards, and one special custom IIGD double sided fabric game mat! Get your 3 and 4 player game on!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)

    "NED" - Work with the designer to name a Zombie card that will be a part of the game! This also includes everything at the $70 level including the custom game mat and a second copy of the game and promos. And don't forget the voting power you will have at this level as well, which could be enough to sway a close vote.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    2 backers Limited (26 of 28 left)

    "MIKE" - Everything from the $70 level and not only do you get to name the Zombie card, you get to work with the designer and artist to create the zombie art concept of your choice. Even have the Zombie illustrated in your image if you so choose!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    1 backer

    "RICK" - You get all of the $70 level, plus, you get to name and design a one of a kind Character Card (with zombified version on the back) for your personal use.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    1 backer

    The International MINI - Bulk Buy Save on shipping level - 6 copies of the game AND Promos with International shipping included! Buy in bulk and the price per game with promos works out to $30 and includes shipping (savings of $15 per unit)! All games will be shipped together to one address.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    4 backers All gone!

    "JESSIE" - You get all of the $70 level, plus, you get to name and design a one of a kind Character Card (with zombified version on the back) to be included with the game in the current set. This level has maximum voting power (40 votes!)

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $360 or more

    2 backers

    The International Bulk Buy Save on shipping level - 12 copies of the game AND Promos with International shipping included! Buy in bulk and the price per game with promos works out to $30 and includes shipping (savings of $15 per unit)! All games will be shipped together to one address.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $400 or more

    1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)

    "BRENDA" - Well you simply rock, so you get all of the $175 level, plus 1 copy of ANY and ALL future IIGD expansions shipped anywhere in the world to you free of charge. Additionally, you will be an official play tester for any future expansions of IIGD which lets you see them long before any one else!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    "CREWS" - Wow! You'll get everything at the $400 level, plus I will drive anywhere within 4 hours of Nashville TN, hand deliver your items, and run a scenario specifically for you. Also, you will be an official Van Ryder Games play tester and will receive a prototype and production copy of all our current and future game designs and be able to directly provide your input and ideas to the designer.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    "LIZZY" - Well I just don't know what to say here. There is nothing I can do to properly thank you for such a generous pledge, you'll get everything at the $400 level, plus I will fly anywhere that Southwest airlines flies in the continental U.S., hand deliver your items, and run a custom created scenario specifically for you. Also, you will be an official Van Ryder Games play tester and will receive a prototype and production copy of all our current and future game designs and be able to directly provide your input and ideas to the designer.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012