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Bumpin' Uglies Available on the App Store!

Update #10 · Jan 24, 2013 · comment

Dear Loyal Kickstarter Supporters,

The time has come for our baby to be released to the world!

Today Bumpin’ Uglies has launched, bounced, and rolled its way into the world, and we wanted to let you know so you can jump in and download it today. You might have had a chance to play it a little earlier than today, but it’s now officially available for all to play. The time has come for you to summon up your mojo and fling your Uglies to success!

Once again, thank you for your passionate and loyal support. We could not have done it without you! Let us know what you think of the game by reviewing it on the App store and telling your friends and family.

Yours truly,

Bret

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Play Test Bumpin' Uglies

Update #9 - For backers only · Jul 20, 2012 · comment

For backers only. If you're a backer of this project, please log in to read this post.

Unsuccessfully Successful

Update #8 · Jul 12, 2012 · 1 comment

Hello Backers!

Well, our Kickstarter has come to an end, and despite the amazing support from our generous backers (that's YOU!), we unfortunately did not reach our goal of $65,000.  The team and I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your pledge, and your enthusiasm for Bumpin' Uglies — you can come on by the office and get yourself a hug any time.  :)

What's this mean for us?

Well, I'll say this.  Even though the project page says "Funding Unsuccessful," this Kickstarter was anything but unsuccessful.  After months of quiet work on Bumpin' Uglies, this was the first time we'd publicly let on what we were up to, and the outpouring of interest was amazing.

And this was just the beginning.

There are two lingering questions that we get now that our deadline has passed, the first of which is, "Will development continue on Bumpin' Uglies, and will it launch?" 

The answer is yes.

As a result of the Kickstarter, we have been approached with a number of exciting opportunities — all too early to disclose — that mean we'll be able to keep at it, and hopefully bring Bumpin' Uglies to your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch this fall.

The second question is, "Can I still get a t-shirt?"  And to that I say, if you want 'em, we'll make 'em!  If you're interested, please fill out this form (http://goo.gl/U4mzT), and if we get enough interest, we'll make them available for purchase!

Again, thank you soooooooo much for your support and your pledge.  If you want to stay informed about Bumpin' Uglies progress, please fill out this form (goo.gl/vX3Qd), and we'll keep you in the know.

That's all for now folks.

Best,

Bret

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Bumpin' Uglies on Fox 9!

Update #7 · Jul 3, 2012 · comment

Bret's enjoyed his time on MInneapolis' Fox 9 on Sunday morning with Tom Halden.  Tom's as friendly and personable in person as he appears on TV!

See the interview below, and thanks Erin (a passionate backer!) for making the introduction!

Time's running out on our Kickstarter, and there's still a long way to go!  If we're to hit our goal, we really need each and every believer to spread the Bumpin' Uglies gospel and recruit another backer or two!

Tweet, post, talk at the water cooler, tell all your friends, and most definitely share all the rewards that are possible if we're successful!  We really want to make those t-shirts!

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Bumpin' Uglies Street Team

Update #6 · Jun 30, 2012 · comment

We were incredibly touched this morning when we were notified that a sweet kid out there on the internets took the initiative to support us the only way he could. He wants to see us succeed, so he made his own promotional video and put it out there on YouTube.

Thanks 123rikin, you're the BEST!

We just crossed the $10K mark this morning, won't you help us go the rest of the way by spreading the word in your own way, just like 123rikin did.

Let's give this thing a huge bump this week, yeah?

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 12, 2012.

Funding period
Jun 12, 2012 - Jul 12, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $4 or more

    33 backers

    Your name in the game credits as part of a visual of a Kickstarter Ugly created using the names of all Kickstarter backers.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    11 backers

    Link to online playable teaser of the game, "I Love Bumpin' Uglies" bumper sticker, your name in the Kickstarter Ugly, certificate of backing with a thank you message (delivered digitally.)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $17 or more

    40 backers

    Link to online playable teaser of the game, Free 10-pack of Coins (in game currency) to unlock extra game content, your name in the Kickstarter Ugly, certificate of backing with a thank you message (delivered digitally.)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $38 or more

    12 backers

    All previous rewards, except Coins Upgrade to Free 25-pack, Limited Edition 11"x17" poster of the Kickstarter Ugly, signed by the whole production team. (International backers, please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $52 or more

    11 backers

    All previous rewards! And Special Bumpin' Uglies Backer t-shirt in your choice of three colors! Coins Upgrade to Free 25-pack, Limited Edition 11"x17" poster of the Kickstarter Ugly, signed by the whole production team. And a full color bumper sticker with Uglies! (International backers, please add $10 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $56 or more

    18 backers

    All previous rewards, except Coins Upgrade to Free 50-pack, Exclusive Invitation to Game Testing! You’ll be involved in Alpha and Beta game testing with an online, browser-based full-featured version! You'll also get an MP3 of the Bumpin' Uglies theme music sent digitally!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $63 or more

    3 backers

    All previous rewards, except you can swap the regular Backer T-Shirt for the new Bump Me T-Shirt! Free 50-pack of Coins. Get involved in Alpha and Beta game testing with an online, browser-based full-featured version! You'll also get an MP3 of the Bumpin' Uglies theme music sent digitally!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $82 or more

    16 backers

    All previous rewards, except Coins Upgrade to 100-pack (wow!), Collector's Edition, autographed, 11"x17" poster of the production team's Uglies in a group photo! Plus, Exclusive Invitation to create game content -you’ll submit ideas for worlds, boosts, obstacles, achievements, backgrounds for future releases!! If your original idea is used, you'll get credit in the "Special Thanks To" section of the game credits and permanent recognition on the Bumpin’ Uglies website! MP3s of all in-game music, including the first four world packs! (International backers, please add $10 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $183 or more

    4 backers

    All previous rewards! Plus Exclusive unlock code that allows you to use any Ugly part in the game, without having to trade Coin or Shinies! Special Bumpin' Uglies Backer t-shirt in your choice of three colors! Not only that, you'll get to be even more involved in the process with an exclusive invitation to beta test on a single iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. (International backers, please add $10 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $277 or more

    4 backers

    All Previous Rewards! Plus your VERY OWN, Custom-Designed Ugly in your likeness, delivered digitally, use as a profile image, in your email signature, or however you wish! 11"x17" Poster of your Ugly with signatures of the production team. Plus, your name will be included in the "Special Thanks To" section of the game credits.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    5 backers

    LIMITED TIME OFFER! FIRST WEEK ONLY! All Previous Rewards! (Including your very own Ugly) Exclusive UNLOCK Code to use every feature in the game at will! Instant access to all future world packs! This is normally only available to $1,000 backers!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    5 backers

    Free 100-pack of Coins, Your VERY OWN, Custom-Designed Ugly in your likeness, AND You'll be immortalized! Your Ugly's genes (hair, mouth and eyes) will be permanently included in the game, animated and available to all players in the Design Your Ugly screen! 11"x17" Poster of your Ugly with signatures of the production team! Exclusive unlock code that allows you to use any Ugly part in the game, without having to trade Coins or Shinies! Special Bumpin' Uglies Backer t-shirt in your choice of three colors! All Invitation Rewards to help create game content! MP3s of all in-game music, including the first four world packs! Limited Edition 11"x17" poster of the Kickstarter Ugly, signed by the whole production team. (International backers, please add $10 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    All Previous Rewards! And six 8"x10" photo prints of YOUR Custom-Designed Ugly featured in various silly family photos with the team's Uglies. Your Ugly will appear as an extra in our primary promotional trailer!! Exclusive UNLOCK Code to use every feature in the game at will!! Instant access to all future world packs. T-shirt upgrade to the official Bumpin' Uglies ELITE backer t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers

    All Previous Rewards! And Your Ugly gets featured as the Ugly that is bumped at the end of one of the levels. Further, an entire post-launch world pack will be designed as a place of YOUR choosing (your hometown, favorite vacation spot, etc) with a custom designed background that will appear in eight worlds! You will be a guest for the official launch party of Bumpin’ Uglies, we will provide airfare to Minneapolis (21 or older, US residents only!) Oh, and Keith will challenge you to a breakdance contest.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012