Button Bashers is a battery free, fast-paced, tabletop card game modeled after popular arcade style fighting games. Read more
Button Bashers is a battery free, fast-paced, tabletop card game modeled after popular arcade style fighting games.
About this project
With easy to learn combos, stylized strategic gameplay, and a little luck of the cards you will send your friends running to the change machine.
Are you looking to bring a new and exciting game to a friend’s game night?
In a fighting game, do you remember the first time you were able to perform an uppercut or fireball?
Do you cherish the moment when you make the perfect play that seals your opponent's demise?
Not to be cheesy but this is the game for you!
You'll love bashing these buttons!
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This adventure provides a simple and inexpensive way to rekindle those feelings of excitement and panic brought on from supernatural hand-to-hand gaming combat. Similar to the combo lists posted on the sides of those retro arcade cabinets, each of the 6 characters has a personalized list of attacks to help you pummel your opponent into the ground… using cards!
Button Bashers pays homage to the classic arcade fighting games by including:
Different sets of rules to address varying levels of difficulty and game modes
Cards symbolizing common directional movements and arcade buttons
Characters styled from a caricature of the fighters you've played over the years
An aesthetic all arcade gamers are familiar with.
Versus Mode
2 player mode
Duel using characters and combos to create chaos.
Free for All
3-4 players
All out brawl! Choose your target and FIGHT to be the last one standing.
Tag Team
4 players
Join a friend to take down your opponent's team.
Exhibition Mode
2-4 players
This is a simplified version that will ease players in before introducing characters.
Our Company Card and a Kickstarter only First Strike Special Button Card are included in all game Tiers over $1
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ALL NON-LOCAL REWARD TIERS CAN SHIP INTERNATIONALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL $15.
SEE REWARD TIERS BEGINNING WITH "WORLD"
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AT $3,500 WE REVEAL OUR $5,000 STRETCH GOAL
If we reach $3,500 in total pledges (only $500 more than our goal), we will send a FREE Print ‘N Play copy of Button Bashers to all backers who have selected a reward tier with the game included. This means you will be able to have the game before others can receive it, customize the game as you’d like, and maybe even print off an XL or extra small version of Button Bashers for kicks.
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If we reach $4,000 in total pledges (only $500 more than our last goal), we will include 4 FREE Arcade Bonus Round cards in reward tiers including a physical copy of the game.
These cards are Utility cards created to help bring each player deeper into the arcade experience. Arcade junkies may have seen some of these once or twice.
Each have unique abilities:
"Cup-o-Quarters" = regaining life
"Bashing Buttons" = drawing cards
"Soda Spill" = disabling buttons
"Power Outage" = discarding opponents cards.
To ensure customer experience that reflects our own passion for gaming. We are driven to provide the gaming community with enjoyable and affordable products that embrace a nostalgic and innovative adventure.
We have 5 more games quickly approaching alpha stage. Before investing our efforts in these games we would like to have Button Bashers created and in stores.
Our talented artist: Alyssa Ring
Beta testers: John Besner, Matt Callahan, Travis Collins, Mark Fiore, Brian Griffith, Kyle Kassmann, Pat Ognissanti, Katherine Osterhoudt, R.J. Patton, Jon Pelland, Kyle Somerville, Mike Visca, Sarah Wright
Risks and challenges
This is our first Kickstarter as Multi-Bit Games but all 5 of us have put an extensive amount of work to make sure every backer will enjoy our game. We have tested the quality and speed of our printer over the last few months and see no reason why we would not be able to deliver an enjoyable game in a timely manner.
We will update continuously throughout the process to ensure each backer is satisfied with our promises and speed of delivery
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
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Yes!
We have provided options for those potential international backers.
#1. We have provided a "Print 'N Play" reward tier. This option will allow you to print the game yourself and play Button Bashers for a inexpensive cost.
#2. We have provided reward tiers beginning with the title "WORLD..." these 4 reward tiers include the cost of international shipping as well as the gifts included! -
After choosing the best reward tier for you, we have provided add-ons to help you choose the perfect package deal for you. This option will be given at the end of the Kickstarter.
Rewards
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Pledge $1 or more
3 backers
CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER:
Thank you email
We will send an email expressing our gratitude for helping Multi-Bit Games and Button Bashers become a reality.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $5 or more
0 backers
CHOOSE YOUR STAGE:
Company card and First Strike Button Card
Own a token from Button Bashers and Multi-Bit Games, unique to our Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $7 or more
4 backers
Print ‘N Play
Digital copy of Button Bashers
This gaming option will allow Backers from all over the world to print their own copy of Button Bashers, Kickstarter Limited Character, Hank, and Expansion demo cards.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $13 or more
8 backers
LOCAL GAMER:
Pick up game at hobby shop
Upstate New Yorkers can pick up Button Bashers at a Rochester NY hobby shop at your leisure.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $14 or more
20 backers All gone!
LIGHT:
Game [First Strike]
Be one of the first to support us and receive Button Bashers.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $17 or more
3 backers
MEDIUM:
Game
Receive a copy of Button Bashers to dive into the arcade nostalgia experience before it can be bought!
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $19 or more
3 backers
SECRET CHARACTER:
Game + Hank
A new challenger approaches! Our Kickstarter exclusive extra character.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $20 or more
3 backers
SPECIAL:
Game + Stand-up Characters
Show off your Button Bashers characters with 3D stand-up characters.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $20 or more
6 backers
TURBO MODE:
Game + Expansion Demo Cards
The preview cards for our expansion. Turbo Mode will dive deeper into the next level of arcade style fighting.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $22 or more
14 backers
HYPER COMBO:
Game + Expansion Demo Cards + Hank
This complete set will include the Kickstarter exclusive extra character and the preview cards for our expansion.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $25 or more
11 backers
HEAVY:
Game + Gift Game
Receive one copy of Button Bashers for you and one copy to gift to your Player 2 before it can be bought!
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $25 or more
0 backers
SHOW OFF:
Game + Poster
Enhance the experience with a Button Bashers poster.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $30 or more
1 backer
FREE-FOR-ALL:
Game + Rochester NY Local Launch Party
Join in an Upstate New York Button Bashers Brawl. Prizes, food and tournament glory!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $30 or more
2 backers
CENTER STAGE:
Game + Mat
Play with style on your very own Button Bashers gaming mat. (NO BREAK DANCING!)
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $32 or more
0 backers
WORLD BACKER
Game anywhere in the world
MEDIUM reward tier delivered anywhere in the world
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $34 or more
2 backers
WORLD CHARACTER
GAME + HANK
SECRET CHARACTER reward tier delivered anywhere in the world
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $35 or more
0 backers
WORLD EXPANSION PREVIEW
GAME + EXPANSION PREVIEW delivered anywhere in the world
TURBO MODE reward tier delivered anywhere in the world
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $37 or more
4 backers
WORLD CHAMPION
Game + Expansion Demo Cards + Hank delivered anywhere in the world
We will deliver the HYPER COMBO reward tier anywhere in the world
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $45 or more
10 backers
COMBO:
Game + Mat + Poster + Stand up Characters
Become the ultimate collector.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $150 or more
3 backers Limited (7 left of 10)
QUARTER-CIRCLE SPECIAL:
Backer Construction + Stand-up Characters + HYPER COMBO
Want to be part of the Button Bashers Brawl? Here is your chance to be made into a character of your own.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $350 or more
2 backers All gone!
HALF-CIRCLE SPECIAL:
Help Construct Expansion Character + Stand-up Characters + HYPER COMBO
Game Designer status! Your character will be distributed to everyone who buys the future expansion. Brag to friends about teaming up with Multi-Bit Games to create one of the Turbo Mode expansion characters.
Estimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (4 left of 4)
FULL-CIRCLE SPECIAL:
Backer construction + Dinner with the Team + Stand-up Characters + HYPER COMBO
Let the creators of Button Bashers treat you and Player 2 to a night of expensive eats, discussion and of course, GAMING! We will come to you with the full package of Button Bashers swag. Check out all it includes!
message us if interested and do not live in the U.S.
Estimated delivery:
Funding period
- (30 days)
