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We expect game production to require 5-6 months. Supporters with smaller Pledges and less Add-Ons can expect to receive their products soon near the end of that time frame, while more substantial packages will take a bit longer. There is a possibility that some Add-Ons and Top Secret Bonus Packages may be sent after supporter Pledges. We will post updates.
For this Crowdfund, all Game Rulebooks, Unit Cards and Playing Aids are all packaged in a series of durable resealable bags, send out in bubble/weatherproof packaging.
For supporters who do not have miniatures, we have a recommended supplier of 1/285 miniatures who has proven an excellent resource. We will be providing links to their products if you wish to collect miniatures; we have had a long relationship with them! There are several other suppliers of other scales as well. Into the end of 2024 and early 2025, we are working on a non-miniature solution for gamers who are on a tight budget, and may not be able to purchase a collection.
Both ourselves and our customers have enjoyed the expandability that this game system has provided, laying an excellent foundation for a variety of game play scenarios. End of 2024 and throughout 2025, we are planning on releasing Unit Card sets for the following theaters: • Cold War, 1970s (additional countries) • World War II, Europe, Post-D-Day (multiple countries, supplemental) • World War II, Africa (multiple countries) • Cold War, 1980s (several countries) Beyond that time frame: • World War II, Asia (several countries) • The Gulf War, 1990s (multiple countries) • The Arab-Israeli Wars Series (supplemental) • Vietnam • Others into the modern battlefield and a few decades ahead!
We have made very specific changes to the game as a result of playing the revised materials at Cons for the last 2 years - 1 dozen Cons, 30+ games, and about 150 players, most of which were new to the game. Revisions include the following: • More accurate long-range canon fire and off-board artillery rules, far faster to play and quicker to resolve • Fewer range categories more closely matched to military training manuals, consolidated numerical mechanics, so there is less to calculate and less table look-up • Greatly improved visual display on 8 1/2 x 11" Unit Cards, easier to read, easier to use, more conveniently laid out • Standardized Infantry Tables paired with each Armored Unit Card, so any combination is possible. Any type of infantry unit can be spontaneously used: Special Forces, 2nd line troops, gun, mortar or artillery crews, supply troops, MPs, mercenary or militia, and more! • Standard air frames for close air support helicopters and aircraft, with customizable load outs • Consolidated artillery Unit cards, so multiple types of artillery may be used with 1 card • Better play markers and and components to track the battlefield more easily We hope you enjoy!
BackerKit FAQ
BackerKit Crowdfunding is an all-or-nothing collaborative funding platform. Creators share their project ideas and set a funding goal with a deadline. Backers pledge money to help make the project possible.
If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.
Backers often receive special rewards for their support, such as:
- Exclusive products
- Bonus rewards for backing related projects
- Discount pricing
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Creative input opportunities
Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.
- Select a pledge level with the reward(s) you would like to receive
- Select any add-ons
- Confirm your pledge!
- You are charged only if the campaign meets its funding goal.
- Charges happen when the campaign ends, not when you pledge.
The creator will send you a survey to:
- Ask you for more information about your rewards (selecting options, etc)
- Collect shipping information
- Offer additional items you may want to add to your pledge
- Collect shipping fees (if applicable)
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge. Additional payments are charged when you complete the survey.
Only the project creator and the BackerKit Support Team can see your pledge and contact information. Other backers and the public cannot see your individual pledge amount or personal details.
You can change or adjust your pledge level and add-ons before the campaign ends. After the project concludes, cancellations or changes are at the creator's discretion and may depend on what stage the project is in.
Overtime Mode extends your campaign past its original end time to give backers a final chance to make their pledge. It will add an additional 10 minutes past the end time as long as pledges keep coming in. The campaign will end when there is a 10-minute period without any new pledges.