Addresses Locking in 48 Hours!
21 days ago
– Wed, Oct 02, 2024 at 01:17:41 PM
Good afternoon, everyone. We are locking addresses in the next 48 hours. Our distributor will begin compiling the pledges next week, and this is now the point of no return. If you update your address, please DM me to ensure that I log it on my end.
Next, there are still 41 backers who still need to update their credit card info (so your payment has not gone through), or you still need to update your address (so we know where to ship it). If your details are not updated in the next 48 hours, your game will not ship this year. :(
You can check your address and payment status at garden-geckos.backerkit.com
Lastly, did you know I host a weekly podcast called Board Game Binge? We are 314 episodes in. You can find Board Game Binge by searching wherever you download your favourite podcasts.
This past week I had Nika Mlinarič Hribar from Snow Board Games on the show and talked about her current campaign for Secret Recipe (which I also have personally backed).
Below is a link to the live recording:
You can check out her campaign page here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowboardgames/secret-recipe-decipher-clues-to-win-grandmas-recipe-book?ref=2orqr6
Cheers,
James.
Garden Geckos shipping is being arranged; Please double check your pledge manager
about 1 month ago
– Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 10:19:59 AM
Good afternoon, everyone! All Garden Geckos campaign components are complete, and the final component, the plushie, is on its way to our Chinese distribution centre.
Please double-check your pledge in the pledge manager. There are still 44 backers who have either not entered their address information or have not entered a valid credit card for shipping.
If you do not update these immediately, you are unlikely to get your game this calendar year. I'm not trying to be difficult; it's just GO TIME.
My next update will be when the games are on the water, en route to various destinations.
Here is the pledge manager link to check your pledge status:
Cheers,
James.
Micro Update: Production is underway
2 months ago
– Thu, Aug 22, 2024 at 01:48:21 PM
Hey everyone, I hope you had a great summer! Here is a quick update:
Garden Geckos Game:
Production is underway. We anticipate that production on the Kickstarter version and the Abstract Box will be complete by mid-September.
Gecko Magnet Pins / First Player Marker:
Production is complete; the pins are in our warehouse.
The Gecko Plushie:
I have requested some adjustments to the pre-production sample that our manufacturer has made. I talk about the adjustments in the video at the bottom of this page.
If you want a plushie and did not add it to your order, please DM me now.
Bunny Drops:
Production is underway. We are going with a clear plastic tray in the box. Production has commenced, and we anticipate completion by mid September
Production Timeline
Overall, all elements should be completed by mid-September. Our shipping schedule has backers receiving their pledges before the end of the year.
Pledge Manager
There are still 48 backers who still need to complete their pledge manager. We cannot ship without it since WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR ADDRESS. Please complete your pledge manager now. We cannot guarantee add-ons for those who are late to complete this.
Here is the link again: LINK
VIDEO SUMMARY:
If you would like to watch an overview of all the games we are working on, I discussed each in today's live stream. You can skip ahead by timecode:
Cheers,
James.
Tray samples arrived! Artwork is done - on to manufacturing!
3 months ago
– Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 02:17:20 PM
Hey everyone, I hope you are enjoying your summer so far. This is a quick update:
Tray samples arrived with print-proof sheets from the manufacturer.
They look great! Check out this live video I did today, where I go through each piece.
Gecko Magnet Pins / First Player Marker production has begun.
Gecko Plushie production has begun.
We have a very limited supply. If you want one and did not add it to your order, please DM me now.
Bunny Drops print proof has been made.
In the above video, I walk you through the samples. We have decided to use a plastic tray on the inside for better stability. This tray will be transparent so the box artwork on the inside can show through. This game looks awesome! We will place the production order once I get the new box lid printproof.
Production Timeline
We will finalize our order based on the samples we received today. I expect production to be complete by mid-September.
Shipping Crisis
The Red Sea shipping crisis — a result of Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships and tankers — is causing hundreds of vessels to avoid the Suez Canal, one of the world's most important waterways. This has added 4-8 week delays for most goods coming from China. Our freight forwarder predicts we will deliver the games by the holiday season, even with this delay. This is still five months earlier than we committed to in our campaign. I will keep you updated.
Pledge Manager
There are still 63 backers who still need to complete their pledge manager. We cannot ship without it since WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR ADDRESS. Please complete your pledge manager now. We cannot guarantee add-ons for those who are late to complete this.
Here is the link again: LINK
Cheers,
James.
Please Finalize Your Garden Geckos Pledge Manager - Cards will be charged on Monday June 17th
4 months ago
– Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 08:32:20 AM
Hello backers! As promised, we are moving as fast as we possibly can to get this game to you before the holiday season (which is six months early).
We are placing our order next week
Our order quantities will be locked next week, so it is essential that you please fill out your pledge manager today. Shipping and additional add-ons will be charged to your cards on Monday June 17th. Here is the link if you still haven't received it:
Final Box Designs
The box designs for Garden Geckos and Bunny Drops have been finalized. So far, 54.4% of you have chosen the Original box design vs. the Abstract box design.
Thanks again for your support!
James.
