Update #11: Strip Search UNLOCKED! Call for entries begins NOW.

We’ve just hit the $450k/Strip Search stretchgoal! We move fast, so it’s time to get the process rolling. May I present to you, the initial call for entries.
As mentioned in previous updates, the winner will get office space (for free!) at Penny Arcade HQ in Seattle, WA AND access to all of our facilities and resources (Mike, Jerry, Biz Guys, Merch Guys, etc) for one year on top of a $15,000 cash prize.
The deadline to submit is midnight, 8/24/2012 (TWO WEEKS FROM NOW). What you’re applying for is to be on our new reality show, Strip Search, later this year. The process to get to our final participants will be incredibly thorough, so please know this is only the first of many steps.
Some quick notes on the show:
- There will be no cost to you, other than your time.
- You will be asked to sign a video release.
- You will be asked to sign an NDA.
- You will NOT be asked to sign anything regarding the rights to your existing or future works.
- You need to be 18 or older and legally be able to enter the United States.
- You will need to take about two weeks of your life later this year for this and this alone.
If there are any other questions, please ask them below, and I'll get them answered. Thanks, and good luck!
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Pledge $1 or more
2541 backers
Gabe will shout out your name as he chases a duck, there will be no ads (based on what stretch goal tier is reached), and you'll be listed on our "Supported By" page!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $15 or more
1148 backers
All previous rewards, Gabe will think about you during sex, and a certificate of appreciation will be mailed to you. (Add $3 for non-U.S. addresses)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $25 or more
1798 backers
All previous rewards, a never-before released digital version of Penny Arcade Book 1, Attack of the Bacon Robots, and Tycho will name your pet.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $35 or more
1094 backers
All previous rewards and receive a copy of On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 3 on Steam!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $50 or more
586 backers
All previous rewards and a hi-resolution, 8.5” x 11” print of the Lookouts image (from Update #9) sent to your door. Please add $3 for international addresses.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $75 or more
126 backers
All previous rewards and remastered digital versions of Tycho's Penny Arcade Singles (including My Belruel and Are You Really A Woman?).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
215 backers
All previous rewards, a never-before released digital version of Penny Arcade Book 2, Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings, and Tycho will name your band.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $125 or more
192 backers
All previous rewards and an autographed (by Gabe and Tycho) 12" x 18" "Dickstarter" print on heavyweight cardstock. (Add $7 for Non-U.S. Addresses)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
752 backers
All previous rewards and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Kickstarter (Add $12 for non-U.S. addresses).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
46 backers Limited (29 of 75 left)
Be a beta tester for On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 4! Will also include a copy of the game on Steam upon release.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $250 or more
22 backers Limited (8 of 30 left)
When we made Precipice of Darkness, Episode 1, we had manufactured 50 USB Credit Card drives (seen here) for media kits, etc. With this reward level you’ll receive this Flash Drive in the mail filled with the digital versions of Books 1 and 2 and the remastered Jerry tracks! We have two versions of the drive (Gabe and Tycho) – which you receive will be picked at random. Add $10 for International addresses. (See Update # 6 for a picture of the actual USB drive)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $300 or more
9 backers Limited (1 of 10 left)
1 lb of Jerry’s Coffee Roast! Jerry will ship to you a one pound bag of his signature coffee beans that he roasts himself. Add $10 for International addresses.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $300 or more
19 backers Limited (31 of 50 left)
@cwgabriel will follow you on twitter for one year. Your day is now a constant source of his entertainment.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $300 or more
27 backers Limited (23 of 50 left)
@tychobrahe will follow you on twitter for one year. You can bombard him with 140 character requests all year long.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $500 or more
25 backers All gone!
Within reason, Gabe and Tycho will retweet one of your tweets.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $750 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
For next year's PA:The Series filming (Strip Search - our new reality show for finding the next big webcomic), you can be one of 50 people in a live studio audience component in Seattle, WA. (you need to handle travel costs)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
8 backers
Shirt of the month club! You'll be delivered one exclusive-to-this-offer design or color variant per month, to your door. (Add $240 for non-U.S. addresses)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
5 backers All gone!
Be immortalized in On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 4, as your likeness is turned into a NPC for the game. Includes a copy of the game on Steam. Please note, the "estimated delivery date" below was picked arbitrarily. We don't know the exact release date.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)
Logo Design by PA Design! Give Kiko and Erika the name of your company and a synopsis of what exactly it is you do, and delivered to you will be the one-colour AI/PDF/PSD files for your further manipulation. This is the team that designed the PAX Logo, the Trenches Logo, the Child’s Play logo, etc.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $2,000 or more
38 backers Limited (12 of 50 left)
Get a 5-year pass for all existing and newly created PAXes (including PAX Dev if you are in-fact, a developer).
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Brew with Jerry - $2500 (4 available) It’s no secret Jerry loves brewing, and this reward gives you the opportunity to brew with Jerry in Seattle. You only need to handle your transportation, and Jerry will take care of the rest. Must be 21 or older.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
5 backers All gone!
Jerry Holkins will do a Beta Read of your work (novel or otherwise), providing notes and opinions throughout.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Robert Khoo will do a full analysis of your business plan, how it fits in the marketplace, what you're doing right and what opportunities you might be missing.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Mike Krahulik (Gabe) will do a full portfolio review of your work, providing notes and opinions throughout.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Ping Pong. Your Team vs. Team Inferno (aka Team Penny Arcade). Invite you and up to 9 of your friends for an officially sanctioned match against Team Inferno in Seattle, WA. The most expensive pizza you have ever purchased will also be included. You just need to handle transportation.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
PA will crash your birthday party - Mike and Jerry and possibly some other people will crash your party and totally eat all of your food and drink everything in your fridge. Must be in the Seattle area.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
Lunch with PA Business. Have a lunch with Robert Khoo, Mike Fehlauer, Brian Sunter, and Jeff Kalles in Seattle. (You need to get yourself to the venue, sorry.)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
3 backers All gone!
Play date with Penny Arcade! You and one other person can come to PAHQ (you need to arrange travel) for an evening of pizza and games.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $7,500 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Khoo will plan your bachelor party - This is for planning and day-of execution only. Robert Khoo will take whatever your pre-determined budget is and plan a… uh… experience for you and your friends. A more detailed description to this reward would be against the code. See PA:TS S02E28 for reference.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $7,500 or more
2 backers All gone!
Intern at Penny Arcade for a day! You'll be put to real work under the supervision of Khoo. (you will need to arrange travel)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $8,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Mike and Jerry will be your DM for you and 3 of your friends, running an adventure just for you. You just need to handle transportation to Seattle.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $9,999 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
Lunch with Mike and Jerry. Just get yourself to Seattle and we'll handle the rest.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers
Even more rewards! Since KS has a $10,000 limit, we have a number of off-menu rewards for those looking for a more... exclusive experience. [1 x $25,000: Gabe will do an original medium sized painting of your favorite videogame character.], [2 x $25,000: You'll be given the grand tour of Penny Arcade HQ and afterwards we'll all go out for dinner and ice cream!], [1 x $100,000: You can appear in a non-commercial PA strip that you conceive with Mike and Jerry.] But you'll need to purchase these off-site at www.penny-arcade.com/kickstarter/
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
Comments
Creator Penny Arcade on March 30
Hey, Benjamin. We sent it late last year. Let me reach out to you via email.
Creator Benjamin on March 30
Should I have received a certificate yet? Hope it's on it's way.
Creator Brandi Murphy on September 6, 2012
You guys are being silly. A good picture does not a comic make. I'm proud to report that at least one writer applied and cleared the first round (@krissywrites!). Do you really think Jerry would allow good writers to be denied?
Creator Stephen Ranger on August 16, 2012
@TheRoseWest
I agree; I'd think about applying but I can't draw for shit :/
Creator Shanktimus on August 15, 2012
xkcd is an example of a talented webcomic driven by the writing... Those who think they CAN'T... WON'T.
Creator The Rose West on August 14, 2012
It's too bad Strip Search is going to be geared towards individuals since it excludes us writerly types. Especially since this would exclude an aspiring Tycho from applying. Sadness indeed...although I'm sure it'll be fun to watch!
Creator daft_inquisitor on August 13, 2012
I... I hope that's a joke.
Creator Track Zero on August 12, 2012
I can't draw but I use words good and I almost alway splel & grammer rightly. Can I play?
Creator Penny Arcade on August 10, 2012
adaminator - assuming you can get yourself into the U.S., yes.
Creator Sage on August 10, 2012
My last name is difficult to pronounce, so you might want to PM me before-hand, as it doesn't have 'English' pronunciation.
Creator Chris A. Gruszka on August 10, 2012
Just submitted my app as well. Congrats on the successful campaign, gents. Cheers!
Creator adaminator1 on August 10, 2012
Is this available to non-us residents?
Creator Nick Foy on August 10, 2012
So pumped about this one. I've already submitted my application! Best of luck to everyone!
Creator Sebastien Ringuette on August 10, 2012
Well I'm incredibly glad we got to at least this point, I'm all over this thing. Fingers crossed, but I bet there are going to be a couple thousand applications. Good luck culling them, PA people!
Creator Eric Smith on August 10, 2012
Oh man I can't wait to watch this.
Creator Matt Youngmark on August 10, 2012
I'm ALL IN.
Creator Penny Arcade on August 10, 2012
Yes, you may apply.
Creator Philip Mars on August 10, 2012
I´m Brazilian, but I can manage to go to the USA for the show. Can I apply?
Creator Mike Stanton on August 10, 2012
Thanks! PROMPT.
Creator Penny Arcade on August 10, 2012
Having an existing webcomic is not a requirement.
Creator Mike Stanton on August 10, 2012
I haven't seen anything to suggest that entrants must actually have a current webcomic up. Are you (potentially) accepting people who are just looking to get started, etc?
Creator Penny Arcade on August 10, 2012
The competition is geared toward individual creators, but there's nothing stopping you from applying individually.
Creator Alex Ibarra on August 10, 2012
Can two people enter Stripsearch together?
Creator daft_inquisitor on August 10, 2012
That seems a little silly with only five days to go. Besides, they're going to hit the deadline rush soon, so we should clear a bit more cash before this is all over, maybe even enough to hit the next tier. (From what I've seen on KS, popular projects usually hit around a 10% boost in the last three days.)
Creator Tyler Tinsley on August 10, 2012
oh i'm SUPER excited about strip search.
Creator Tyler Tinsley on August 10, 2012
I really think you guys need images that show what you get at each pledge level. think about how nice your booth menu is at pax and put those skills to work. if all of your readers just put in a few bucks you would have all your goals met.