We apologize for the delay in giving you an update. We ran into many delays in late May and June due to illness, travel, editor changes, workload, and many things to lay out and edit.
Everyone who backed City of Skull setting book received the PDF today via Backerkit digital downloads. We are excited the that book is in production now! We also delivered the PDF for the in-world zine, Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying, and download codes for the soundtrack via Backerkit a few weeks ago.
Our goal is to do another update as soon as the rest books are fully laid out and we can supply you with the PDF's. By then we'll have an EVEN better time frame on delivery to you.
SHIPPING TO YOU ESTIMATE
Based on the time frames below we expect that shipping to you will be late August or early September depending on how quickly things arrive and what you purchased.
The Screen is shipping from China next week and will take between 4-6 weeks to arrive in our warehouse.
City of Skull is a hardcover and has approximately a 6 week delivery time.
Beyond City of Skull, Prison Tomb, and the in-world zine all have approximately 2-4 week delivery time.
PRODUCTION STATUS
City of Skull main book ordered & PDF delivered today!
Beyond City of Skull Adventure Path editing complete, in layout now.
Maze Controller Screen PDF delivered, expected to ship from factory next week.
Adventure with the Maze Controller Screen PDF delivered, to ship from factory next week.
Prison Tomb Solo in layout, will be ordered with Beyond City of Skull books.
City of Skull coins Complete and delivered to us. ✅
In-World Zine Completed, PDF delivered today! ✅
In-World Card Deck PNP complete & delivered. ✅
Soundtrack Complete, codes sent out today! ✅
City of Skull for Roll20 not started yet.
Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying PDF sent delivered today. ✅
Stickers designed and ordered ✅
Collab patch completed & delivered ✅
Thank you for you continued support and patience as we navigate through this project.
In this update we'll show off the production sample of the screen, final version of the coin set, and get you and updated timeline on delivery.
‼️A word about tariffs: At this point, we are continuing with our production of the Mazes screen from our overseas vendor in China even with the 104% tariff now imposed. No pricing will increase for backers who purchased during this campaign or as an add-on. However, the MSRP will likely be increasing when we go into retail.
Maze Controller Screen & Adventure Samples
There were a few minor tweaks that we sent to the factory this week. They will adjust and start production.
Maze Controller Screen and included adventure.
Maze Controller Screen Interior (moon wheel art & black text on dark purple will be updated).
City of Skull Completed Coins
We received the full shipment of the completed coins last week!
Mazes City of Skull themed coin set
Production Status
At this point we are expecting a June 2025 delivery to you with PDF and digital item delivery by the end of April 2025. Here is the update on the balance of the items.
City of Skull main book fully edited, in layout now.
Beyond City of Skull Adventure Path fully edited, in layout now.
Maze Controller Screen Sample approved, production starting soon. PDF delivered today.
Adventure with the Maze Controller Screen production starting soon. PDF delivered today.
Prison Tomb Solo Content editing now.
City of Skull coins Complete and delivered to us. ✅
The entire adventure path is complete and its so good that parts of the hex crawl rules and the hazards are being incorporated into the main book for City of Skull. Patrick Clapp, who has been writing all of the MAZES adventures as the lead MAZES MONTHLY has really gone all out on this one. We got dragons, magic-resistant orcs, hidden societies, terrorist spell bombs, and esoteric theories of portal magic. No matter what your group is into, there are multiple paths through the adventure cycle, all leading to one of four different, exciting, and cinematic adventures.
The rules for down time, hex crawling, and character selection are also so compelling that we are incorporating them into the standard options coming out of City of Skull. Heavily playtested and expanded - these options give you a codified way of playing West March style games with the Mazes rules - without having to fear power creep or "getting lost".
Production
Our promised delivery of physical items is May 2025. Right now we are on schedule assuming the printing times are what we expect. We are printing everything in the United States except the screen and coins.
City of Skull main book fully written, internal content pass, & going to editor by end of January.
Beyond City of Skull Adventure fully written, internal content pass, & going to editor by end of January.
Maze Controller Screen completely written, laid out, & ordered
Prison Tomb Solo adventure currently being written
City of Skull coins design approved & ordered
In-World Zine currently being written
In-World Card Deck is designed, awaiting edit & layout
