Explore a dark-fantasy future with your hero, completing their quests to win in this retro solo to 4 player adventure game!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
June Production Update: Summer!
8 months ago
– Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 07:41:18 AM
Hello Backers!
Summer is here and I hope you’re able to get out of your bunker to run your hands through some grass and submerge yourself in some kind of outdoor water! This month, things have been moving ahead at a good clip: the pre-pro samples have been approved and shipping plans are being locked down. Read on!
APPROVAL: In the update earlier this month, I let you know that we had received the pre-production samples of the game. I have reviewed them, and I’m happy to say that they were approved. By now, the factory has almost completed the production run (printing) and assembly of the games.
SHIPPING, FULFILLMENT: Our next step is to finalize our shipping plan, and before the end of this week we will be close to doing so. Firstly, the games will be freight shipped to hubs around the world, then individual orders will be sorted at the hubs and sent to each backer. I’ll pass along any information (and dates) I get as the games begin to move. SETERNATUS and KARDERUT be willing, everything will run smoothly.
NEW UNBOXING VIDEOS: I've uploaded several new videos where I review the components of the pre-production samples of expansions and the core game (see below!) and go over some of the new and updated game mechanics. Check them all out here: https://www.youtube.com/@GildedSkull/videos. Enjoy!
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you happen to be moving (July - September 2024) and weren’t able to update your address before they were locked on Backerkit, message me DIRECTLY ON KICKSTARTER and we will manually update your delivery address.
That’s it for now, thanks for reading and stay safe!
Rob
The Dark Venture 2E PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLES Have Arrived!
8 months ago
– Mon, Jun 03, 2024 at 07:51:51 AM
Hello everyone!
On Friday we received the Dark Venture 2E pre-production samples (the first copies of the game and expansions off the assembly line).
I'll be posting unboxing videos showing all the components and giving some explanations of mechanics to YouTube (GILDED SKULL YOUTUBE CHANNEL) over the next few days, but here's an initial video of me opening the carton. (Interesting note: the manufacturer recycled a Fryxgames carton to ship the sample!)
Here's the first unboxing video, the BEASTS AND MONSTERS Mini-Expansion! More to come soon, keep checking our YouTube.
Thanks for watching, stay safe!
Rob
May Update: Locking Addresses in BACKERKIT MAY 29th 2024!
9 months ago
– Thu, May 23, 2024 at 06:15:39 AM
Hello Backers,
A short update to let you know that manufacturing of the game is underway, we’ll be locking addresses (to prepare for shipping) NEXT WEDNESDAY, May 29th, 2024.
If you need to update your address in Backerkit, you can do so HERE.
If you are planning to move soon (July - September 2024) use your NEW ADDRESS (if possible) or use the address of a family member or a (trusted!) friend to make sure that you get your game. If you are unsure, message me directly on Kickstarter and I'll see what I can do :)
In very exciting news, we are expecting the PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE to be sent out to us this week. I will post photos as soon as it arrives!
Until then, stay safe!
Rob
April Update: Approvals and Manufacturing!
9 months ago
– Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 07:17:57 AM
Hello Backers!
While I had a lot to do this month (reviewing, revising, and approving the final Dark Venture BLANK SAMPLES and COLOR PROOFS), there isn't a lot of new project news so this update will be short and sweet.
Earlier this month I approved the BLANK SAMPLES and the COLOR PROOFS, minor revisions were made to both: In revisions to the blanks samples of Khrag Pit and CRAWL!, we changed the cardboard inserts slightly to accommodate the 10 plastic standee bases better; a few pages of the color proofs required art updates and minor revisions. All-in-all, there were very few changes so there will be no delays on that front. Dark Venture 2nd Edition has been scheduled to begin manufacturing mid-May, manufacturing and assembly will continue into June.
This month we discussed our shipping plan with GAMESQUEST in the UK who will handle fulfillment in the UK, EU, AU/NZ, and Asia. US/CA fulfillment will be handled by FULFILLRITE.
That’s it for now. We’ll have more detailed shipping information in the coming months. Also, news on a 2nd printing of Battle of the Ancients (with new content) is forthcoming.
Stay safe, thanks for everything!
Rob
PS: For those who already own the 1ST Edition of the game (and for those who'd like prep before receiving their copy of the 2ND Edition): The ANDROID version of the DARK VENTURE COMPANION released back in early March!
It can be used to track your character's stats, their inventory, and the locations in your game (it contains the LOCATION and ACTIONS guide entries for each location). It's not required, but it can help to reduce the table footprint of your game.
March Update: The Blank Samples and Color Proofs!
11 months ago
– Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 10:43:47 AM
Hello Backers!
The COLOR PROOFS (for the CORE GAME and EXPANSIONS, all wrapped up) and the BLANK SAMPLES.
Good news, I just received the Dark Venture COLOR PROOFS and BLANK SAMPLES and they look great. See for yourself! First, the blank samples:
The CORE GAME, 2ND EDITION UPGRADE KIT, ALDERKANG and BEASTS & MONSTERS mini-expansions, KHRAG PIT, VILE INVADERS, and CRAWL! expansions.
The blank samples are unprinted copies of each item containing all the components. These are produced to (a) make sure all the components for an item fit in the box, (b) present the finish of all the components (the matte linen finish on token sheets, for example), and (c) determine the weight of each item. Here are photos of several expansions:
CRAWL! blank sample unpacked
KHRAG PIT blank sample unpacked
BEASTS & MONSTERS blank sample unpacked
I've reviewed these, found a few very minor issues, and received confirmation that the changes will be made (the final versions will look a bit different from the photos), so we're good to go.
Next up are the color proofs. These full color prints of all the game components are used to review the print/ink colors and to check for any graphic glitches. These are also used to review the game content one last time (although, at this point, you don't want to make any huge changes).
I'll be reviewing the proofs this week (so much content!!) and will likely give final approval soon after. We are well on our way to having this game printed! Hope you enjoyed this look behind the curtain.