Update from Jason Tagmire, Designer

Hey everyone, we have very good news to report:

PIXEL LINCOLN IS ON A BOAT!

Yes, it's true. The boat should be docking in Boston in the next two weeks and assuming everything goes well in customs, Game Salute should have the games in their warehouse by June 7th. Of course, unforeseen things can always delay shipment (i.e. icebergs, laser sharks).

Can't wait for everyone to get their copies of the game!

Last week, the final review copy of the game arrived for my review and I can't say much more other than how amazing it turned out. The colors are perfect, the quality of the components is perfect. Overall, I was very impressed.

Now that everything has been approved the game should be shipping out of China within the next week or so, and soon enough it'll arrive in the US, and soonafter it'll be in your hands. I cannot wait for it to get here so everyone can start playing the game.

My iPhone doesn't do it justice… but here's a video of the unboxing ofthe final print.

Also, as a reminder: Our Bicycle Cards Kickstarter is ending in just a few days. If you're interested in Pixel Lincoln themed playing cards, a mini-expansion for the deckbuilding game, or if you missed out on the custom cards here, check it out. Any help is appreciated.

Pixel Lincoln: Bicycle Playing Cards

Update from Jason Tagmire, Designer

News, Photos and a Mini-Expansion!

Hello everyone! We wanted to touch base because there is some awesome news to report. The production of Pixel Lincoln: The Deckbuilding Game is moving along and mostly finished by now with the complete game headed my way for final approval. At this point it's all been printed and packaged and soon enough will be heading to America. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person, but in the meantime we have a bunch of photos for you. 

I wanted to thank everyone for your patience once again, and by the looks of the images it will pay off in the end. The game is looking better than ever, and we're getting closer and closer to release.

On To The Other Big News

Inspired by this Pixel Lincoln Bicycle Playing Cards project, we're announcing a 21 card mini-expansion for Pixel Lincoln: The Deckbuilding Game. Yes, that's right--it's a deckbuilding game expansion based on a playing card deck that was based on a deckbuilding game which was based on an unreleased video game that was based on a silly card game. Whew!

Over at the Playing Card project you can now get Pixel Lincoln: Twenty One. Simply add $10 to any pledge level, and the rest will be taken care of after that project is successfully funded.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/pixel-lincoln-bicycle-playing-cards

Pixel Lincoln: Twently One is a playing card inspired expansion, consisting of:

• 4 Secret Item Cards (Club, Spade, Heart, Diamond shaped weapons)
• 4 Alternate Booth Mini-Boss cards (in the outfits that you might have noticed on the playing cards)
• 4 Alternate starting Lincoln cards (with the faces you see on the playing cards)
• 4 Alternate ability character cards of the 4 Jokers (for maximum messing with your friends)
• 4 All new character cards with unique abilities (King, Queen, Jack, Joker)
• 1 Rule card to combine a playing card deck with Pixel Lincoln: The Deckbuilding Game for an all new adventure

Here's a look at everything you'll get for just $10.

click here for a close-up view

Thanks again! Also thanks to those of you that stopped by at PAX East, it was awesome to meet you in person and play some games together. Talk to you again soon!

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Update Posted by Jason Tagmire, Designer

Hey everyone. I just wanted to jump in and say thank you for all of your patience with this campaign as we hit the middle of the production phase. Everyone has been very kind and the excitement of the game has carried us a long way. But we wanted to do something special for those of you who helped us out, funded the game, and sat patiently waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep.

We're giving everyone who backed the game a special promo card, the Time Portal. Just like Pixel Lincoln, if we could control time, we would. It's one of his biggest enemies, pulling him around from the 1860's to present day New York and then back to the prehistoric times. And it's one of ours, ticking away while paint dries and components cure, and soon enough while it all sits on a boat making its maiden voyage to the USA.

The Time Portal mini-boss card will be packaged with everyone's copy of the game as a token of our appreciation.

And for those of you who are reading this but didn't pledge, don't worry! Like all of our previous promo cards, we intend to do an unlimited run of the promos with the next version of the game. Yours may not have the little promo banner at the bottom, but you will be able to enjoy the card just like everyone else.

Thanks again everyone!

Hello friends! We wanted to touch base and give you an update a few things:

PRODUCTION

I know this is the most important thing. Where is Pixel Lincoln: The Deckbuilding Game? Well, we're still on track from where we left off on the last update. The metal and wood was completed. The box insert is done. Things are moving along. :)

Not a lot new to show, but here are some behind the scenes images of the tests for the box insert / foam dividers that will help you separate your cards and fill in the space.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Will you be at LunaCon in NY or at Pax East in Boston? I will be at both, and Game Salute will be at Pax East. Expect lots demos, panels, late nights, and all the other fun convention stuff. I'll even bring along the new Pixel Lincoln Environment cards that I've been testing if anyone wants to be some of the first to try out new unreleased cards. Ask anyone that played Pixel Lincoln at Total Con last month. We had a blast. Looking forward to the next two weekends!

PLAYING CARDS

We're running a Kickstarter for limited edition Pixel Lincoln playing cards! 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/pixel-lincoln-bicycle-playing-cards

I did the layouts and the design and even made a game (Big Head Mode) to go along with them (more on that when the first update is posted). The deck has a lot of the flavor of the deckbuilding game, so I hope you enjoy it. This was something both Game Salute and Island Officials were planning individually at the same time, so it worked out really well.

I think that's everything. Catch you soon!