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We Have A Game!!!

Update #24 · Nov 13, 2011 · 13 comments

It's here! It's here! Carnival is here! 

Well, our production proof is here, anyway. But that means we're this close to the printers starting up and hundreds of little baby Carnivals rolling out of the factory. Our printer has done a great job on the proofs, and we are satisfied with the quality. We can vouch that the cards are nice and flexible, shuffle very well, and all the dice roll sixes! Ok, maybe we can't vouch for that last bit - but we took the game for a test drive tonight and we're confident that you're all going to love the experience.

And now - time to show and tell!

All of the good stuff inside the box.

A better look at the box!

Look at those chunky tickets!

Ooooh, pretty.

A detail of the linen embossing. They look and feel great!

Since there were no errors in the proof copies, full production can begin this week. That means we're still right on track to receive Carnival and get them out to all of you wonderful people before the holidays. We'll be sure to keep you updated!

Woohoo!
Cherilyn & Chris

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      Creator Nace on December 7, 2011

      Holidays are getting closer... any more updates?

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      Creator Michael on November 28, 2011

      So excited to play this!

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      Creator Sally Foster on November 22, 2011

      Can't wait!

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      Creator Chris Norwood on November 16, 2011

      Woo-hoo!

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      Creator Marc Specter on November 14, 2011

      Can't wait to play! Congrats!

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      Creator macathro on November 14, 2011

      Wow! The game looks amazing!

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      Creator Jason Fordham on November 14, 2011

      This. Looks. Fan. Tastic.

      Love the art, the box, the cards, the chunky tickets, and the dice!

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      Creator rudy mangual on November 14, 2011

      Game looks great! Cannot wait to play it!

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      Creator Aeyt on November 14, 2011

      !!!! YAY!!! I Can't wait. this is gonna be the best Christmas present to myself ever.

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      Creator Mercedes (Mandy) on November 14, 2011

      awesome production. Love it. Love the videos and the updates you give us :) Can't wait to see more cool games coming from you two :)

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      Creator Tristan Catalano on November 14, 2011

      @Brent, I hear you on that, I got several things ordered and they've all been pushed back to next year if they weren't already. And I recently just started funding projects on here. It's gonna be nice to actually hold something finally.
      @ Cherilyn and Chris, The whole proof looks immaculate, I can't wait to finally get it and play it. Need something new to play with friends and family, Scrabble and Settlers are both getting to played out as of now. Lol. Anyways, it all looks great, can't wait to see it in person.

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      Creator Matt Patt on November 13, 2011

      Awesome! Can't wait!

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      Creator Strickhouser on November 13, 2011

      Woohoo!! My only Kickstarter I will get by the holidays....This should get played over and over and over. Looks great!!! Can't wait.

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    THE TICKET: A huge shout of gratitude for your support on our website. ***In some of the following reward levels, there is mention of The Sideshow which includes: One promotional expansion set of 6 WILD/Event cards, plus one collector’s set of 3 custom Carnival dice, plus Lucky Dice - the best game you will ever play with just one card and three dice.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    THE SIDESHOW: One promotional expansion set of 6 WILD/Event cards, plus one collector’s set of 3 custom Carnival dice, plus Lucky Dice - the best game you will ever play with just one card and three dice. *Shipping is included for all U.S. deliveries; international destinations please add $5 for the first copy, $2 per additional copy.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    ***SHIPPING INFO***Shipping is included for all U.S. deliveries; international destinations please add $10.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    5 backers

    THE BARKER: Get your t-shirts here! Your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt. See FAQs for details.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    64 backers

    THE FERRIS WHEEL: One pre-order copy of Carnival. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    THE ROLLER-COASTER: One pre-order copy of Carnival including The Sideshow. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    9 backers

    THE CAROUSEL: Two pre-order copies of Carnival. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    66 backers

    THE SWINGS: Two pre-order copies of Carnival plus The Sideshow included for each copy. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    THE BUMPER CARS: Three pre-order copies of Carnival. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    0 backers Limited (6 of 6 left)

    THE ROADIE: Five pre-order (optionally autographed) copies of Carnival plus The Sideshow for each copy. Plus a pass to Origins Game Fair 2012 including a dinner with creators Cherilyn & Chris at Barley’s Brewery (naturally), a chance to hang out at the Dice Hate Me Games booth to play and demo cool new stuff, and a bunch of Carnival swag, including one Carnival and one Dice Hate Me t-shirt. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    THE CARNIE: Five pre-order (optionally autographed) copies of Carnival plus The Sideshow for each copy. Plus one retail copy of every future Dice Hate Me Games release and a Dice Hate Me Games duffel bag to carry them all in! (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    THE LIFETIME CARNIE: The Carnie plus membership as a Dice Hate Me Games Insider, the exclusive beta-testing group for all future Dice Hate Me Games releases. This chance to influence the growth and development of Dice Hate Me Games will include previews of upcoming projects as well as prototype versions of all future games for playtesting. You will become one of the few and the proud, knowing that you have helped make our dream of bringing entertaining, innovative, and challenging games to the tabletop. You will also be at the top of the Thank You list on our website. (For each $20 added to this level, you will receive your choice of either one Carnival or Dice Hate Me t-shirt.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011