We wanted to bring you another update from the Argo and share some exciting progress on Jason and the Argonauts. We are happy to report that everything is moving along very nicely, and the voyage has reached another important milestone!
Production Files Are With the Manufacturer!
We have now provided all of the production files to our manufacturer and have approved the e-proofs needed to begin producing our sample copies.
This includes not only Jason and the Argonauts, but also the Add-On Packs and custom dice trays.
Our manufacturer will be bringing these samples to Essen, where we will have the opportunity to inspect them in person and show a handful of copies to Adventurers, industry friends, and our international localization partners.
Once these samples arrive in our hands, we will carefully inspect every aspect of the production. We'll be checking the cards, tokens, packaging, colors, printing, foil, and all of the little details that make up the final game.
If we discover anything that isn't quite right, we'll make the necessary corrections and have new samples produced for another round of inspection.
If everything looks as it should, we will give the final approval and move forward into mass production!
Once we reach that milestone, we'll have a much clearer production timeline to share with all of you.
Add-On Samples Have Arrived!
There are quite a few treasures being forged for this voyage, and not everything is being produced by the same manufacturer.
Items such as the Enamel Pins, Deluxe Dice, Solo Gaming Patch, and Custom Leather Dice Storage Container are being produced by a separate manufacturing partner.
We recently received samples of these items, and I have to say… They look absolutely fantastic.
We are incredibly happy with how these items have turned out, and we're excited for you to eventually get your hands on them. We produced limited quantities of many of these add-ons, and they are still available through the Pledge Manager for anyone who would like to add them to their order.
Unfortanlty some treasures have already disappeared, including the Spartoi Enamel Pin, so if there is an add-on you've been considering, now is a good time to check your order before they are gone.
Everything is moving along as planned, and we are extremely happy with the progress being made.
The next major milestone will be receiving the Jason and the Argonauts samples and putting them through a thorough inspection. This is an important step before we give the final approval for mass production, and we want to make sure we get everything right before the game begins its journey into the factory.
We'll provide another update once those samples arrive and we've had the opportunity to inspect them.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments below. We'll do our best to answer them!
Until next time, Adventurers…
May the winds remain favorable, and thank you once again for helping bring this legend to life. âš“
Today we bring news as our legendary voyage enters its next great chapter.
Over the next few days, BackerKit surveys will begin making their way to all who joined us aboard the Argo. Before the full release, however, we will first be sending a smoke test survey to approximately 5% of backers. This allows a small portion of the crew to journey through the survey process first, helping us uncover any unexpected issues before the remaining 95% of surveys are sent.
If fortune smiles upon you and you receive one of these early invitations, we kindly ask that you complete it as soon as you are able and let us know if you encounter any problems along the way. Your feedback helps ensure the voyage is smooth for every Adventurer who follows.
Once we are confident everything is working as intended, the remaining surveys will be sent to the rest of the crew shortly thereafter.
The Achievement Still Awaits
Do not forget that an active achievement still stands before us!
Should Jason and the Argonauts receive 500 Thumbs Up on the BoardGameGeek Gen Con Preview List before Gen Con begins on July 30, 2026, the mighty Argonaut: ⚔️ Periclymenus shall finally answer the call.
Even better, this achievement will become the first unlocked reward for our next Greek mythology adventure, Achilles and the Trojan War, and every backer of that future campaign will receive the Periclymenus Argonaut Card.
At this moment, we stand at: 428 / 500 Thumbs Up, only 73 more stand between us and victory!
If you're excited that an early demo copy of Jason and the Argonauts will be showcased at Gen Con, please take a moment to visit the BoardGameGeek Preview List and leave a thumbs up. Every vote brings us one step closer to unlocking another legendary reward.
Progress Continues
Behind the scenes, the voyage continues at full speed.
File preparation is progressing well, and we are continuing to refine the rulebook as we move ever closer to production.
When your BackerKit survey arrives, please complete it as soon as you are able. Every completed survey helps us determine final quantities for manufacturing and keeps the voyage sailing smoothly toward production.
That is all for now, Adventurers.
Until next time… may the winds remain favorable, and thank you once again for helping bring this legend to life.
After many discussions, demo plays, and continued work alongside the designer of Hercules and the 12 Labors and Jason and the Argonauts, we are proud to officially announce: Achilles and the Trojan War
The next chapter in our growing Greek mythology game line has begun its journey.
And to continue building this legendary saga, we will once again be assembling the same incredible creative team behind these adventures:
Tyler J Brown: the architect behind these legendary trials, shall once again guide the design of the journey and forge the challenges that await.
David Schneider: shall return to bring the world, heroes and gods of the game to life through his stunning illustrations.
Ammon Anderson: shall once again be forging the graphic design and visual identity of this legendary journey. Mathue Ryann: shall once again serve as captain of the journey, leading the project itself while charting the course of the Backerkit campaign, rallying Adventurers across the lands, and spreading word of the growing legend.
A New Achievement Has Appeared
To celebrate this announcement, we are unveiling a brand new achievement for the community to conquer!
As many of you already know, we will soon be bringing a demo copy of Jason and the Argonauts to Gen Con for Adventurers to experience firsthand.
And now, the Fates have set forth a challenge, should Jason and the Argonauts receive:
500 Thumbs Up on the BoardGameGeek Gen Con Preview List we shall officially unlock one of the missed achievements from the Jason and the Argonauts campaign.
Periclymenus, Argonaut Card
If you are excited to see Jason and the Argonauts appearing at Gen Con, and wish to finally bring Periclymenus into the growing legend of the Argo, make sure you head to the Gen Con Preview List and leave your thumbs up!
Should this achievement be unlocked, Periclymenus shall become the First Achievement Unlocked for Achilles and the Trojan War campaign and will be granted to all backers of that future campaign.
A fitting beginning for the next great legend in this growing mythological saga.
The Voyage Continues
Beyond all of this exciting news, we continue working diligently behind the scenes preparing files for Jason and the Argonauts production. We also plan to share the rulebook publicly soon so all of you may provide feedback before the game moves deeper into production.
Thank you all once again for your continued support of our Greek mythology line.
Your passion, excitement, and belief in these adventures continue to help transform these legends into reality.
We hope you will join us in unlocking this achievement, and in beginning the next great voyage together.
Until next time, Adventurers… may the winds remain favorable.
Today we wished to share a small update regarding the continued progress of Jason and the Argonauts.
Though the crowdfunding campaign has ended, much work still continues behind the scenes as we prepare the game for production.
At this very moment, we are hard at work preparing files for the manufacturer, working on the rulebook, organizing production materials, coordinating new stretch goal artwork, and continuing work across many different aspects of the game.
There are still many moving pieces upon the seas, so we do not yet have firm timeline dates to share, but rest assured, those details will be revealed as everything begins coming together more clearly.
And speaking of progress…
Below you can find a few example images of stretch goal artwork that has already begun taking shape for the game!
Journey Card: Fogbound
Journey Card: Fogbound
Argonaut Card: Iphtus
Argonaut Card: Iphtus
Destination Card: Aretias
Destination Card: Aretias
We know everyone LOVES the Stymphalian Birds from Hercules and the 12 Labors, so of course they had to find their way into Jason and the Argonauts....
Journey Card: Medea's Anger
We are incredibly excited to see these new pieces of the voyage slowly coming to life, and we cannot wait to share even more with you all in the future.
Jason and the Argonauts at Gen Con
We are also excited to share another piece of news with the crew!
The official Gen Con Preview List has now been released, and Jason and the Argonauts is on it.
Not only that, but we will also be bringing a demo copy of the game to the convention itself for Adventurers to see firsthand. If you are excited for Jason and the Argonauts, we would greatly appreciate your support by giving the game a thumbs up on the Gen Con Preview List. CLICK HERE
Every bit of support helps bring more eyes to the voyage and introduces new Adventurers to the growing legend of the Argo.
That is all for now, Adventurers.
We shall continue working diligently behind the scenes to bring this voyage to life in the best way possible. As things progress, we will continue providing updates roughly each month so the crew may follow along with the journey.
And as always, should you have any questions, please feel free to leave them within the comments below.
Until next time… may the winds remain favorable.
With only a few hours remaining in the voyage, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude. From the very beginning of this voyage, your support, excitement, kindness, and belief in Jason and the Argonauts have meant more to me than words can truly express. Watching over three thousand Adventurers gather aboard the Argo, celebrate achievements, unlock stretch goals together, and share in the excitement of this journey has been something I will never forget.
I had an amazing time running this campaign for you all, and I truly hope you’ve enjoyed this crowdfunding adventure as much as I have. I poured my heart into this voyage, striving to fill it with as much exciting free content and community involvement as possible, from the ever growing Add-On Pack to achievements, stretch goals, and exclusive rewards.
To every Adventurer who chose to board the Argo beside us… thank you.
Your support helped transform this project into something truly legendary.
From my table to yours… thank you for joining this legendary voyage.
But this is not farewell, Adventurer. The voyage may be nearing its end, yet the true journey is only just beginning.
What Comes Next?
Though the crowdfunding campaign draws to a close, much work still lies ahead upon the seas.
Thanks to the many stretch goals unlocked throughout this voyage, there is still a great deal of artwork left to complete. Beyond that, we will begin preparing production files for the manufacturer as we move toward mass production of the game itself.
Throughout this process, we will also receive physical sample copies to inspect the quality of every component, card, token, and detail within the game. Should we discover any issues along the way, revisions will be made and new samples produced until everything meets the standard this legendary voyage deserves.
The road to production can take time, but know this:
We will be working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Jason and the Argonauts to life in the best way possible.
And as always, we will continue doing our best to remain transparent throughout the entire process. You can expect monthly updates from us as progress is made and new milestones are reached.
Soon, these legends will leave the shores of crowdfunding and make their way to your tables, where new stories, victories, and adventures await.
Until then… may the winds remain favorable, and may we meet again upon another legendary journey.
