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Hey folks, just curious, as I had seen a message to say we're still on track for a Summer (June/July/August) fulfillment - are we still in "Pre-Production"? Or have we entered Mass Production by now? Given the size and scope of the project, Mass Production could take 8+ weeks, which would mean that if it started today, it wouldn't finish until June. Then we're already into Summer. When Mass Production does end, it'll take time to pack it all up, organize Freight, and actually have it shipped to final Fulfillment centers. With all going well this could all easily take another two months, which would mean the best guess is landing in each region in August. Now we're nearing the end of Summer. Then Final Fulfillment can take a while to get through customs, travel to warehouses, pick-and-pack orders, ship them out, and deliver to the customer. This could easily be another month, which means we'd be looking at September, we're into Autumn / Fall territory then. And all this would rely on us being in Mass Production now, or entering Mass Production within the next week or two... Are we really still on track for Summer? Or should we start to shift our expectations to Autumn / Fall? Either way is fine by me, I want this product to be the very best it can be, I hope to be using it for many, many years to come! I'm more so just curious and want to make sure expectations are adjusted according with more realistic timelines. I've seen way too many projects that don't communicate this kind of stuff and it only leads to anger and frustration later on if people aren't aware.

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Tinkerhouse Games
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11 days ago

Project Update: 33 - Quick Update

Hey everyone,

Chris here with a quick update. I know it’s been a bit since you last heard from us, and I wanted to explain why that is.

Simply put: we’ve been holding off on a new update because we’ve been waiting to get some key samples back from our manufacturer. The goal is to have actual, real-world images to show you, not just renders or prototypes. We want to put visuals in front of you that show the product in progress—so you can see what we’ve been seeing as it all comes together.

As I mentioned recently in the comments (and big thanks to Sharon D. and our Canadian friends for keeping the conversation lively!), there’s a lot of unpredictability right now—especially around global shipping, tariffs, and fulfillment. But here’s what hasn’t changed: our commitment to our backers.

We are absolutely not going to surprise you with extra charges due to tariff changes or shipping spikes. We’ve fulfilled products from multiple hubs in the past to make things easier for you, and we’ll continue to do that. You’ll see shipping costs ahead of time, and if anything seems out of whack, we’re happy to work with you—or issue a refund if needed.

To our Canadian community: we’re actively looking into the best fulfillment options for you. We've already reached out to Board Game Bliss and are awaiting a response from them. We’ve got nearly 100 Canadian backers, so this is something we’re taking seriously.

On the US side, there’s been a lot of talk about tariffs, and we’re right there with you. We’re hoping to absorb those additional costs for our backers, even if it means increasing MSRP for retail down the line. The important thing: if you’re a backer, your price is locked. Period.

All of the artwork—including the packaging—is done. We’re in the late-stage production pipeline, and just waiting on some final pieces to come in so we can share progress photos and lock down the next steps. We’re hoping that shipment lands soon, and the moment it does, you’ll be seeing a big, photo-heavy update from us.

Community

We know the wait isn’t easy, but we truly appreciate your patience as we get everything right. The next update will be all about visuals—photos, packaging, components, and layout. We’ve come this far with your support, and we’re determined to finish strong and deliver something amazing.

Onward,

Mike, Lane, Chris, and Marshall
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I think it's long past time for a thorough up date and a concrete timeline to delivery. Thank you!

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Rapidly approaching two years, no update for two months. When will orders be fulfilled and shipped?

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Salut, en direct de la Bretagne (FRANCE), voici déjà 2 mois depuis le dernier mail d'informations de votre part. Quand est il de l'évolution du projet ? Les frais de transport seront ils plus élevés que l'investissement de départ ? (C'est grand l'océan l'atlantique ...) Merci pour les informations que vous transmettez et le travail que vous faites, cependant un peu plus d'infos plus régulières serait fortement appréciées par la communauté. Comme tous les participants nous avons hâte de découvrir le magnifique travail que vous êtes en train de créer. Dans l'optique qu'il ne reste pas à l'état de projet inachevé ? Merci à vous. Cordialement. Vico la Chips

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