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PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
18 days ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #2: Pledge Manager, Rulebook, and Manufacturing
Hey Gewpers,
Got a few important updates for you today:
Pledge Manager Incoming
First off, the Pledge Manager for SHIFTED will be sent out before the end of the month.
While the physical game is still a ways off, it’s important to fill out the survey when it hits if you want your Print n’ Play files as soon as they’re ready.
That’s still on schedule for June.
Rulebook Progress
The rulebook is coming along. The writing is almost done, so next up is laying everything out and dropping in the images.
I’m planning to release the rulebook in an update before the Print n’ Play launch, so anyone who wants to peek early (or help catch anything weird) will have the chance.
My goal is to make it as clean and easy to use as possible.
Feedback is welcome, but not required. Keep an eye out for that soon.
Manufacturing Situation
I’ve found a few options that won’t completely kill the budget.
That said, I’m holding off on locking anything in until the files are ready, since the tariff situation seems to change every other week.
That said, I’m holding off on locking anything in until the files are ready, since the tariff situation seems to change every other week.
Once I’m at the manufacturing stage, I’m hoping the landscape will be a little less terrible and I’ll have a more solid announcement then.
Till next time...
Mat Lorre
Till next time...
Mat Lorre
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PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
about 2 months ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #1: SHIFTED is Coming… but So Are the Tariffs
Hey Gewpers,
Is SHIFTED still happening?
Yes.
Are we all doomed?
Are we all doomed?
…Probably not. But also… define “doomed.”
Like many creators right now, I’ve been affected by the unexpected tariff changes. The initial funding goal no longer covers production as I had originally planned. So plans are rerouting.
I’m currently looking into manufacturing alternatives (both domestic and international), seeing what’s possible in the current chaos. I’m committed to making SHIFTED real, so if any major changes happen (for better or worse) I’ll update you here.
In the Meantime: Print and Play Lives!
All backers will receive the Print and Play files. So while I’m fighting my way through making the physical version, everyone can at least DIY the game for now.
Tentative Plan
April–May: Polishing, Proofing, and Manufacturing Recon
- Still on track to finish final edits on the rulebook and player aid
- Exploring manufacturing options given the chaos
- Timeline goal remains end of year, but please bear with me. Given the current climate, it seems like anything can change at any moment.
June: Pledge Manager & Print and Play Launch
- The Print and Play files will be sent to all backers
- Pledge Manager opens to collect any info and prepare for when production gets rolling
Limbo Phase™
- Manufacturing: 4–6 months (once I lock a factory)
- Packing & Shipping: 2–3 weeks after that
- When does that all start? TBD. We’re waiting on clearer conditions...or at least less cursed ones.
SHIFTED is Now on BoardGameGeek!
You can now add SHIFTED to your BGG collection, rate it (be nice, I’m sensitive), and start a forum theorizing the SHIFTED lore.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441211/shifted
That’s all for now, folks. And thanks for your patience.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441211/shifted
That’s all for now, folks. And thanks for your patience.
Stay Shifty,
Mat Lorre
Mat Lorre
PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
about 2 months ago
Project Update: 24 Hours Left! Time to get SHIFTY!
Last Minute Stretch Goals
The end times are upon us... with just 24 hours to go, I want to see if we can squeeze in a little more support to make the game even better. So I’m introducing two final stretch goals:
- $2100 – Upgraded Cardstock
Thicker and more opaque cards for a sturdier, more premium feel.
- $2300 – Linen Finish
A linen-textured finish to make your cards feel extra shifty.
Neither change affects gameplay, but let's be honest, who doesn’t love nice-feeling cards? It’s a bit ambitious to aim for another $300 this late in the campaign, but hey, no harm in trying!
Neither change affects gameplay, but let's be honest, who doesn’t love nice-feeling cards? It’s a bit ambitious to aim for another $300 this late in the campaign, but hey, no harm in trying!
Collab Time!
I also want to give a shoutout to my collab partner Rick Kiagawa and his game Cult Crafter! It's a quick-to-learn, tough-to-master tableau builder about crafting your very own cult.
Rick brings that same DIY spirit and weird occult energy that inspired my own project, so teaming up was a no-brainer.
Back both games and you’ll get 2 FREE alt-art cards, featuring art we made for each other.
Rick brings that same DIY spirit and weird occult energy that inspired my own project, so teaming up was a no-brainer.
Back both games and you’ll get 2 FREE alt-art cards, featuring art we made for each other.
Bad Luck Club x GEWP PINK
Last but not least, I'm teaming up with your favorite board game content creator Tara’s Bad Luck Club for something special: an exclusive GEWP PINK version of her hand screen-printed shirt! This color is only available through the SHIFTED campaign!
PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
2 months ago
Project Update: SHIFTED is FUNDED! So… what’s next?
First off, thank you to everyone who’s supported this project so far. Whether you backed the game or shared it with a friend, you helped make this happen. I celebrated the best way I know how: with friends and wings.
Production & Timeline Stuff:
Now that SHIFTED is funded, it’s officially happening! The design, art, and graphics are pretty much locked in. All that's left is the final proofing and polishing of the rulebook and player aid.
Here’s my current plan:
- April-May: Finish proofing/polishing
- June: Send final files to the manufacturer
- Manufacturing time: 4–6 months
- Packing & shipping: 2–3 weeks
That puts estimated delivery around October–December 2025. If anything changes, I’ll keep you in the loop with regular updates.
Shipping Info:
US Shipping: Currently estimated at around $7.
International Backers: If you’re outside the US, I recommend backing the Print & Play version for now. Once I have final shipping details, I’ll reach out to see if we can upgrade you to a physical copy at a reasonable rate. No promises yet, but if it’s just a handful of international shipments, I’ll do my best to make it work.
What’s Next?
We’ve got 5 days left in the campaign and that means it’s stretch goal time! I’ll be announcing a few on Monday to give us one last push and make SHIFTED even cooler.
Much love,
Mat Lorre
