Boss Monster hits its goal in one day!
Yesterday morning, we launched Boss Monster into the world with a lot of trepidation and our fingers firmly crossed. We knew we had a great game, but we'd also seen enough Kickstarter projects to know that $12,000 was not an easy goal to hit.
Today, a little over 24 hours after we launched the product, we have achieved our goal. This is crazy, guys! The support of the Kickstarter community has been astounding. Some of the pledges here are from friends and family members, but the vast majority are from total strangers and Kickstarter browsers. To anyone who just happened upon Boss Monster and decided to give it a try, thank you! To those of you at Nintendorks, Rantgaming, Comicbuzz, and everyone who posted on Facebook to tell their friends, thank you!
Of course, we have 30 days left to go, which means this is just the beginning. Over the next few days, you can expect to see:
- Another way for supporters to get limited edition So Analog! Mini 10-Doh Figures. A lot of people love these, but they were tied into our very limited Hero and Epic Hero levels. Squid Kids Ink will make more of the gray cartridge versions available, but they will only be available as part of this Kickstarter. After this campaign, the limited edition Boss Monster figures will never be sold again.
- More pledge levels. We can't promise that anything will be as awesome a value as the Hero and Epic Hero levels -- we priced those low to be an "early bird special" -- but we'll provide more ways for people to get great rewards for pledging. at higher levels.
- Stretch goals and stretch rewards. The higher our numbers go, the more goodness we can unlock. From additional exclusive cards to improvements and extras, we will focus on making the game the best it can be.
Stay tuned over the weekend for all the details, and for even more updates. A lot of people have requested a gameplay video, and we'll be posting one on our YouTube channel as soon as editing is complete. For those of you who are in the Los Angeles/Pasadena area, we will be doing live game demos this Saturday from 2-5 pm at the amazing Game Empire Pasadena. If you can make it, visit their Facebook page and sign up!
Also, please sign up for the official Boss Monster Facebook page! We are trying to avoid spamming the backer updates here at Kickstarter, so the Facebook page is your best source for the latest news and discussion.
Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. Now let's see how big we can make this!
Johnny and Chris O'Neal
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Nov 18, 2012
- First created · 14 backed
- Johnny O'Neal 442 friends
- Website: brotherwisegames.com
Pledge $20 or more
259 backers
THE GAME: The game is yours! This boxed set includes everything you need to play Boss Monster. This is the full $20 retail version of the game, with free shipping (within the U.S.) for Kickstarter supporters!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $25 or more
350 backers
THE PLAYER'S CHOICE: The exclusive Kickstarter supporter experience! You get the full game, the Kickstarter-exclusive Golden Dragon Boss card, and more. As soon as the project hits its goal, we'll e-mail you the soundtrack MP3 and the Official Strategy Guide PDF!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $30 or more
1370 backers
THE POWER-UP PACK: Now you're playing with power! In addition to the game, the exclusive Boss card, the soundtrack MP3 and the Official Strategy Guide, you get a special bonus pack of six Kickstarter-exclusive cards!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $40 or more
2368 backers
THE EXTRA LIFE: Become a part of the Boss Monster design team! In addition to getting everything in the POWER-UP pledge level, you will be registered as an official Playtester for Brotherwise Games. Most importantly, you will receive an advance playtester copy of our first expansion, Tools of Hero-Kind!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $50 or more
6 backers All gone!
THE HERO (CLERIC): You become a Cleric card! You give us the name, flavor text and a description -- we'll create the art and put your card in every copy of the game. And to commemorate your heroism, we'll give you a limited edition Boss Monster Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level also includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $50 or more
6 backers All gone!
THE HERO (MAGE): You become a Mage card! You give us the name, flavor text and a description -- we'll create the art and put your card in every copy of the game. And to commemorate your heroism, we'll give you a limited edition Boss Monster Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level also includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $50 or more
6 backers All gone!
THE HERO (THIEF): You become a Hero card! You give us the name, flavor text and a description -- we'll create the art and put your card in every copy of the game. And to commemorate your heroism, we'll give you a limited edition Boss Monster Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level also includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $50 or more
6 backers All gone!
THE HERO (FIGHTER): You become a Fighter card! You give us the name, flavor text and a description -- we'll create the art and put your card in every copy of the game. And to commemorate your heroism, we'll give you a limited edition Boss Monster Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level also includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
4 backers All gone!
THE EPIC HERO (FIGHTER): You become one of the game's dreaded Epic Fighter cards! We'll create the card to your specifications, and players everywhere will learn to fear your name. You'll also receive a black cartridge Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
4 backers All gone!
THE EPIC HERO (CLERIC): You become one of the game's dreaded Epic Cleric cards! We'll create the card to your specifications, and players everywhere will learn to fear your name. You'll also receive a black cartridge Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
4 backers All gone!
THE EPIC HERO (MAGE): You become one of the game's dreaded Epic Fighter cards! We'll create the card to your specifications, and players everywhere will learn to fear your name. You'll also receive a black cartridge Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
4 backers All gone!
THE EPIC HERO (THIEF): You become one of the game's dreaded Epic Thief cards! We'll create the card to your specifications, and players everywhere will learn to fear your name. You'll also receive a black cartridge Mini 10-Doh Figure! This level includes all rewards from the "EXTRA LIFE” pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $80 or more
123 backers
THE SUPER-SPEED: You will get everything included in the EXTRA LIFE, plus an advance prototype copy of the game immediately sent you! (Please note that International shipping for this level is available, but adds $55 because of the additional mailing.)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $55 to ship outside the USPledge $150 or more
142 backers
UNLIMITED LIVES: You receive everything in the EXTRA LIFE pledge level, you get an advance prototype copy of the game immediately sent to you, and you will receive a free copy of every future Boss Monster release! For extra bragging rights, you will be credited in the game as a Producer.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Ships within the US onlyPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
KING CROAK: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: KING CROAK! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
ROBOBO: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: ROBOBO! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
GORGONA: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: GORGONA! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
CLEOPATRA: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: CLEOPATRA! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
CEREBELLUS: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: CEREBELLUS! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
SEDUCIA: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: SEDUCIA! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
DRACULORD: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: DRACULORD! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $245 or more
1 backer All gone!
XYZAX: Sponsor one of the game's iconic Bosses: XYZAX! Get an artist-signed copy of your card, a card-sized piece of original artwork of your boss, your name in the manual as your boss's sponsor, and the name and imagery of your boss reserved for your use on the official Boss Monster forums. This level includes all rewards from the EXTRA LIFE level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
5 backers All gone!
THE BOSS: You are the boss! You receive everything in the UNLIMITED LIVES pledge level, including an advance prototype copy of the game, and you get to work with the artists and designers to create a card that will be shipped with every copy of our first expansion!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Ships within the US onlyPledge $300 or more
1 backer All gone!
THE FIGHTER'S DOOM: Want to become a Boss Monster? This level's for you. We'll work with you to design one of the four new Kickstarter Exclusive Boss Monsters that were earned with the $20000 stretch goal. You'll work with us to guide the development of a fantasy-themed image for this Boss and you'll pick the name (pending Brotherwise approval). AND you'll get all the rewards offered at the UNLIMITED LIVES pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $300 or more
1 backer All gone!
THE MAGE HUNTER: Want to become a Boss Monster? This level's for you. We'll work with you to design one of the four new Kickstarter Exclusive Boss Monsters that were earned with the $20000 stretch goal. You'll work with us to guide the development of a fantasy-themed image for this Boss and you'll pick the name (pending Brotherwise approval). AND you'll get all the rewards offered at the UNLIMITED LIVES pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $300 or more
1 backer All gone!
THE CLERIC KILLER: Want to become a Boss Monster? This level's for you. We'll work with you to design one of the four new Kickstarter Exclusive Boss Monsters that were earned with the $20000 stretch goal. You'll work with us to guide the development of a fantasy-themed image for this Boss and you'll pick the name (pending Brotherwise approval). AND you'll get all the rewards offered at the UNLIMITED LIVES pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $300 or more
1 backer All gone!
THE THIEF SLAYER: Want to become a Boss Monster? This level's for you. We'll work with you to design one of the four new Kickstarter Exclusive Boss Monsters that were earned with the $20000 stretch goal. You'll work with us to guide the development of a fantasy-themed image for this Boss and you'll pick the name (pending Brotherwise approval). AND you'll get all the rewards offered at the UNLIMITED LIVES pledge level.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Ships within the US onlyPledge $500 or more
1 backer All gone!
THE DRAGON: You will become a part of Boss Monster history. The raddest boss in the game – a golden dragon – will be given the name of your choice. And you will receive a one-of-a-kind Golden Boss Monster 10-Doh by Squid Kids Ink. Finally, this level includes all rewards from “THE BOSS” pledge level. There can be only one!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Ships within the US only
Comments
Creator Griffin Patterson on October 19, 2012
It seems that they are doing some in depth deets on their blog as well (bossmonstergame.wordpress.com) so you can score some extra info there as well. But I too agree with the others, when I see a kickstarter campaign that's nearing it's end, the first thing I do is check the number of updates and how regularly the project leader comments on the KS board. It shows serious merit to keep that involved. But that's just me.
Creator Lester Ortiz on October 19, 2012
every one*
I wish there was an edit button, hehehe.
Creator Lester Ortiz on October 19, 2012
Agreed with Brian, it is in your best interest to post updates here. Not everyone is on Facebook, posting updates here is the only true way to reach everyone of your backers.
Creator Brian McDonald on October 19, 2012
I've 'liked' your Facebook page as well, but I have to say, don't be afraid to post regular updates here on the KS page. More interaction is good, and now that Facebook is pushing their 'Promote this post' nonsense, this is the best way to make sure every backer actually SEES your posts.
Congrats on hitting the goal, guys.
Creator Carlos - "Koey" on October 19, 2012
If you are planning to make more of the Mini 10-Doh Figures, is there a way you can differentiate them? As increasing the number of gray ones will lower the "worth" of the ones the $50 ones have. As people were led to believe they were at a limited stock.
Like maybe a different artwork for the slightly mass produced one? This way people at the $50+ levels could also add a second doh boy to their pledges?
Creator deleter on October 19, 2012
I just randomly stumbled on this and thought it was pretty cool. I was lucky enough to snag a Hero level. Between the time I saw this and managed to hit pledge, the fighter level sold out but I managed to get a cleric. Guess I have to heal instead of hurt! lol. Good luck guys and glad to see this doing so well! Isn't KS great for bringing random people with similar interests together on interesting projects?
Creator Lester Ortiz on October 19, 2012
I wanted to ask if there are going to be "multiple of X Pledge" pledges. In particular, "THE EXTRA LIFE" pledge. I know for example my younger brother would like everything from that pledge (The Extra Cards, the Credit by Name, Playtester Access, etc.) but he lacks a Credit Card. Also, will the box be big enough to hold all the cards with sleeves? And even with future expansions in mind?
Creator Thomas Taylor on October 19, 2012
Awesome! They's the limit now
Creator Griffin Patterson on October 19, 2012
Well deserved early funding. Looking forward to the progression of this campaign.
Creator Stuart Stockton on October 19, 2012
Congrats Guys. Thrilling to see a dream take off like this.