Kickstarter

LAYPERSON (copy of the game): In this package, you'll get one copy of Acolyte you can use for yourself or give to a friend. You'll also join the Crooked Smiles AWESOME Club and get regular (but not too frequent) email updates about Crooked Smiles news, chances to beta test new products, special pricing, and more. And as an AWESOME Club member, you'll be listed in the Acolyte credits, practically guaranteeing fame, fortune and entrance into the afterlife of your choice.

OBSERVANT (two copies + sticker): Since it's a dueling game, two copies does make more sense than just one. So in this package, in addition to your AWESOME Club membership, you'll get TWO copies of Acolyte AND (just to sweeten the pot) a fun Acolyte sticker. See the project text for details.

FOLLOWER (ringtone): Check out the example ringtones on our project page and then ask yourself: Could I be a better person just by having a kick-butt ringtone? Answer: of course! We'll send you a ringtone from the god of your choice so that you can improve your station in society. Also, two copies of Acolyte and a membership in the AWESOME Club are included in this package, free of charge.

ADEPT (mini-poster): In this package, in addition to your own ringtone, two copies of Acolyte and AWESOME Club membership, you'll receive a special commemorative Acolyte mini-poster, complete with a special 2D bar code that will boost your in-game powers. Perfect for dorm rooms, office cubicles, or private jet bathrooms. Check out the project text for designs and details.

ACOLYTE (t-shirt): Who wouldn't look good wearing a high-quality t-shirt screen-printed with an amusing slogan and the face of your favorite Acolyte god? Which slogan and which god, you ask? We're not sure yet. Part of the fun of being a backer will be the opportunity to vote on t-shirt designs. But if you want an example, check out the project text. Also included: a mini-poster, a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

PRIEST (signed t-shirt): What could possibly be better than an Acolyte t-shirt and mini-poster? How about having your t-shirt and/or mini-poster signed by the gods themselves!? Sure to be a collector's item among the faithful. And just like with previous packages, this level includes a mini-poster, a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and a membership in the AWESOME club.

HIGH PRIEST (limited edition board games): Act fast to get everything included in the PRIEST package AND two award-winning, limited edition, signed board games: "Patchwork" and "Igor: The Life of the Party". Designed by Crooked Smiles team members, these early editions are no longer in print, so we can only offer a limited number. Going once, going twice, ...

MONK (hoodie): Is a high-quality t-shirt not quite enough of a draw for you? What about a high-quality sweatshirt/hoodie instead? Same deal as with the ACOLYTE package, but in this package we'll put your favorite design on some clothing that's a bit warmer, a bit pricier, and a lot more AWESOME! Therefore, this package comprises an Acolyte sweatshirt, a mini-poster, a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

ABBOT (signed hoodie): Can you complete this analogy? ACOLYTE:PRIEST::MONK:??? If you said "ABBOT," then you're either brilliant or you just looked at the title for this backer level. Either way, in this package you get the same stuff as in the PRIEST package, but with a sweatshirt instead of a t-shirt. Thus, the sweatshirt and mini-poster, either one (or both!) signed by the gods, a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

SAINT (sainthood bio): Have you not gotten the respect you deserve in this lifetime? Why wait until you're dead to be canonized? If you contribute at this level, we'll post your biography – including miracles you may or may not have performed in your life - in a special ‘Lives of the Saints’ section of the credits on Acolyte. Don't be surprised if your visage starts showing up on burnt pastry items all over the world. Also includes either a t-shirt OR a sweatshirt/hoodie (your choice), a mini-poster, signatures of the gods, a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

APOSTLE (whole ball of wax): Do all of the rewards to this point sound fun? Are you having a hard time deciding? If you contribute at this level, you'll get everything mentioned so far: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie AND a t-shirt and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership. [NOTE: We can't include the board games, unfortunately, as we only have a limited number of those.]

BISHOP (name an invocation): The heck with "Zeus's Wrath"! How about "Joe's Wrath"? Or "Bertha's Blessing"? If you contribute at this level, we'll let you name one of the invocations in the game--assuming, of course, that you adhere to the modicum of decency we require of ourselves. (Trust us: it's a low bar.) Also included is everything from the APOSTLE package: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie, a t-shirt, and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

ARCHBISHOP (easter egg): Do you know what an easter egg is? If you think it's brought by a bunny, you've not wasted your youth playing video games like we have. An easter egg is a secret bit of code in a game that can be triggered by performing a secret action. If you contribute at this level, we'll put a special, personalized easter egg in Acolyte, something that's present in all copies everywhere, but that only you know how to activate! (How cool is that!?) Also included is everything from the APOSTLE package: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie, a t-shirt, and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

DEMIGOD (personal tutorial/help): Acolyte will have a built-in tutorial and help system, of course, but the tutorial and help in the game will pale in comparison to that which you'll get if you contribute at this level. We'll spend a few hours with you over Skype, teaching you the ins and outs of the game and giving you the kind of tips and pointers that only the designers of the game would know, and we'll also offer follow-up help over email through the end of the year. This will be sure to boost your rankings at the next Acolyte Invitational Mid-Regional Semi-Final Tournament. Also included is everything from the APOSTLE package: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie, a t-shirt, and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

DEITY (your face on a god): You are a god. No, seriously. You are. And we'll prove it. Contribute at this level and send us a picture and we'll put your glorious mug (or someone else's) smack-dab onto one of the Acolyte deities. Who would you like to be? Zeus, the father of the gods and ruler of Olympus? Or maybe you're better suited to Epimetheus, titan of afterthought and father of excuses. (Seriously, look it up.) Either way, you're looking good! Also included is everything from the APOSTLE package: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie, a t-shirt, and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.

"THE ONE" (game weekend in Boulder): Knock, knock, Neo. If you take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland and I'll show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Actually, I'll just tell you: It goes all the way to beautiful Boulder, Colorado. We'll fly you and a friend out from any major continental airport in the US of A and put you up for a weekend of gaming with the crew. Games and fun and games and food and ... we may even hike you up to the secret mountain altar where we perform our sacrifices. You get the picture. It'll be a blast. Also included is everything from the APOSTLE package: a sainthood biography, a sweatshirt/hoodie, a t-shirt, and a mini-poster (any or all of them signed by the gods), as well as a ringtone, two copies of Acolyte, and an AWESOME Club membership.