The last samples and start of manufacturing
about 2 years ago – Sun, Mar 03, 2024 at 08:17:39 AM

Hello Backers,

finally, we have received the rest of the samples (dice, screws, and dice tray). Everything looks great and was confirmed. The production should start in a couple of days, so we stick to the new delivery date with no additional delay.

We can't wait to share with you the whole content of the game in the next update. How everything fits the box, etc.

Thank you for supporting us,

Stepan

New Project Delivery Schedule
about 2 years ago – Sun, Jan 21, 2024 at 07:33:40 AM

Hello Backers,

after another month of communicating with the manufacturer and waiting for the second part of the samples we still have not received them. Trust us, this is frustrating not only for you but also for us as we have another project we want to launch this year, and the delay with the production is causing us problems as well. But we have finally received a new schedule from the manufacturer we would like to share with you.

Here is the original message we have received from the manufacturer:

"For the production schedule, now our workers have begun to go home one after another, and there are very few workers still in the workshop. All we can do before the holidays is confirm all samples and prepare raw materials. We can only officially start producing this order after workers return to the factory after the Chinese New Year holiday(Feb 25), workers will be returning to work later than we are. Since the quantity of screws and dice is relatively large, the production time is relatively long, we estimate it will be at least 2 months. So the completion time of the entire project is at least early May. Thank you for your kindly understand."

So, regarding the response from the manufacturer, we need to postpone the delivery date to September 2024.

We are really sorry for the delay. Such a long sample creation is not what we expected. But there is no intention to not fulfill the campaign.

Once we receive the second part of the samples, which we still hope will be during the next weeks (the manufacturer told us it has been already shipped out) we will publish a new update.

Thank you,

Stepan

Pre-production samples overview (Part 1)
over 2 years ago – Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 08:06:46 AM

Hello Backers,

the project finally reached the next phase and we received the first package with the pre-production samples. So far we have received only the first package that contains only the cardboard parts and the screwdrivers. In the next package, which should arrive during the next week we will receive all the plastic parts and add-ons and I will write a new update once it is received.

What we have received?

We have received the samples of each localizable part of the game (boxes, cards, and cardboard) together with the screwdrivers. All the assets look amazing except the two little things we have found, see the next paragraph.

The issues we have found

We have found two little issues during the quality control. Anyways, both of these issues should not have any further impact on the start of the production, as they are easy to fix.

1) The player board graphics

There are starting numbers of health and armor highlighted on the player board, but because of the possible miss-cuts in the top layer the colors(graphics) around the holes are not correctly visible and we need to adjust the graphics so they can't be cut off during the assembly process. As you can see in the image below, it is really hard to see the colored parts.

2) The size of the Additional player set box

It seems like the size of the Additional player set box is bigger than it should be. We need to discuss it with the manufacturer if this was intended or not. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Stepan

Production delay
over 2 years ago – Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 07:07:10 AM

Hello Backers,

I would like to inform you about the delay we have got during the manufacturing. The current state is that we are waiting to receive the mass-production samples. I wanted to write this update for a long time, but every week I got an email from the manufacturer that the samples would be shipped out the next week, but it did not happen. The last information we got is that the samples should arrive in 2 or 3 weeks for approval and we can start the mass production.

I am sorry for the delay but this is not in our hands and changing the manufacturer now will cause an even bigger delay. Once we get the samples I will write a new update and show you what is inside the box.

Thank you,

Stepan

Essen Spiel 2023 Invitation
over 2 years ago – Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 10:09:22 AM

Hello Survivors,

in the meantime, while we are working on the samples, I would like to invite those attending the Spiel, to visit our booth in Hall 5 booth number M103. We would be pleased to meet you in person and show you all the new games we are working on.

RONE: Invasion

If you want to try out the final version the prototype of the game will be available for playtesting. Sadly "Eastar manufacturer" did not manage to provide us with the preprint samples. But the fully working game will be waiting on you.

Roll & Farm

Our next game also uses the RONE Dice system. This is the game that is almost finished and we will be happy to get your feedback on this game. 

In this game, players take on the role of farmers whose goal is to become the richest farmer possible at the end of the game. During the game, players plant seeds on their fields and try to fulfill the prescribed schemes from the available cards. But planting is not an easy thing, and your beds can easily deteriorate, so you have to take good care of your farm. So that you can get the most out of it during the game.

Holmgang

Holmgang is a bluffing combat card game for 2 players. Players take the role of a warrior in the Norse arena called Holmgang in an attempt to kill their opponent. Each player starts the game with a unique set of weapons and with 13 cards in their hands, which represent their warrior's abilities. Every round each player chooses 3 hidden cards from their hand and creates the deck of actions. Once both players have their deck prepared, they reveal simultaneously their cards and execute them one by one in a scheduled order. Move, Attack, Defend, or do any of your special character ability to outplay your opponent. But be aware, you are slowly running out of cards so be careful in your planning and take your time to rest.

RONE: Invasion (Last orders)

The first expansion for the RONE: Invasion brings completely new mechanisms to the game. New game board, new cards, old enemies, and a bunch of new strategies. 

RONE: Aftermath

The next game from the RONE Universe will be a fully cooperative game that uses a similar mechanism as a "Roll & Farm". In this unique "screw placement" game players together place screws (workers) on the map to get resources, build buildings or attack enemies.  Defend your base, feed the people, and try to restore the order.

See you soon,

Stepan