Louie Loops
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Project Update: RAWR!! - Get ready for a Wave of Lava Run Updates! ๐ŸŒŠ ๐ŸŒ‹

I hope you have a surfboard nearby, because a giant wave of Lava Run updates and bonus content is heading straight for you! All game art is complete, the expansion pack is ready to go, the rule books are finalized, manufacturing is underway, and the game's shipping and survey timeline are clearer than ever (don't worry, we're still on track)!ย 

Phew... there's a lot, but let's start with...


๐ŸŽจ Art Updates! ๐Ÿฆ–


The art for Lava Run is complete and manufacturing is underway! After playing many many many games on the prototype board, we made a few design changes to the box and art. Here's what's new:

Classic Game Updates:

  • Jump Tile ย - We received some feedback that the Jump tile art was slightly confusing, so we made it more obvious that it is an event tile, not a tile to play and leave on the board.
  • Board Change - We adjusted the board design in a few ways: 1) We made it more obvious where the finish line is, 2) we changed the logo at the top, and 3) we made it more clear where to add lava at the start of the game.ย 
  • Rule Book Finalized - The classic rule book has been completed! Changes include more clarifications and some re-wording of rules, added Co-Op rules, and changing the book to be square so it will fit inside the volcano box better. No big rule changes besides adding in the Co-Op rules, but it looks so gooood, I'm really proud. You can find a preview of the final rule book here!
  • Updated Packaging - The inner box that stores dinos and tiles is now a lot easier to open, we also made some slight box art changes, but I'll keep that a secret for now.
  • New Sticker Sheet Added - Now the game comes with a sheet of stickers featuring the game art, from dinos to astroids, and some fun surprises!




๐ŸŒŠ H2O-NO! - Art is complete!! ๐ŸŒ‹


I'm proud to say, the art and design are all complete for the full H2O-NO Expansion Pack! Extra special thanks to our artist, Dominic Rieniets, for whipping these up so quick! The expansion pack will be included as an optional upgrade with your game during the survey. Unfortunately, the packs were too expensive to include with every game, but I'm keeping the price low for anyone who originally backed the project. Here's what's included in the H2O-NO Expansion pack:



  • 4 New Dinos - The Brontosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Plesiosaur, and Dilophosaurus are all new dinos to play with! Each dino has their own special ability as well.
  • 9 New Event Tiles - New tiles like the Tsunami, Hurricane and Tornado give our dinos even more chaos and calamity to avoid as they run away from the volcano!

I'll fill you in with the expansion pack rules in future updates.



๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Survey and Shipping Updates ๐Ÿšš


Because we won't be ready for fulfillment until next year, we're waiting to send out the surveys until January/February. This is mostly because we're trying to find fulfillment centers in different countries to bring down costs, and it's best to gather survey info just before shipping.

So far, we've found fulfillment options with nearly half the estimated shipping cost for customers in Australia, New Zealand, England, and most of Europe! I'll keep you in the loop, but just know that if you live outside of the US, I'm looking for the best options possible for you!

The shipping timeline for Lava Run has not changed, it's just the survey timing that has changed. Expect this survey - which confirms your shipping address and any add-on purchases -ย  around January/February.



๐Ÿงถ Crocheting Custom Dinos! ๐Ÿฆ•


I'm currently crocheting the custom dinos for all the orders. I'll be messaging those who either won dinos or added them to their pledge to get special requests. Please look out for an email or message, and if you don't hear from me for some reason, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (Louie)!



โžก๏ธย Pre-Orders are Still Open โฌ…๏ธ

If you or someone you know missed out on the Backerkit, you still have a chance to pre-order Lava Run at a special price!

You can find the pre-order page here!


Thank you so much for reading! Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll send you another update next month!

Happy hook'n
-Louie
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