VAMPSYLVANIA: A card and dice game of cute cartoon monsters!

A project in Portland, OR by C. Michael Hall
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You're a newbie vampire in the most vamp-hostile town on Earth! A fast-paced competitive card & dice game for 3-6 players ages 10 & up.
Backers: 208
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $6,590 of $2,300
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: C. Michael Hall
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Latest News

THE FINAL DAY!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are, folks: the final day of the Vampsylvania Kickstarter campaign! If you're already a backer, you know how grateful we are for your generosity and support. If you're not yet a backer, though--if for some crazy reason you've been waiting to... (Read More)

Vampsylvania reviewed by The Geek Girl Project!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Geek Girl Project has posted a review of Vampsylvania! We'd like to take this moment to give our heartfelt thanks to KristaG for taking time to do an advance review of the game. Click on over and reward KristaG's hard work with your attention!... (Read More)

The home stretch and a look back...

February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, loyal backers, it's the final full week of the Vampsylvania campaign! It feels good to be in the home stretch. Your support has made this Kickstarter campaign a truly wonderful experience, and we can't wait to get this game onto your tabletop!... (Read More)

Thank you, Guardian Games customers!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The demo we ran today at Portland's Guardian Games was exactly the success we hoped it would be. We got to introduce Vampsylvania to some players who truly committed to the spirit of the game and jumped in with reckless abandon. Fun was had by all!... (Read More)

Comic Pop Library interviews C. Michael Hall!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Since the weekend is coming up and you've all got stuff to do, we'll keep this short: Vampsylvania creator C. Michael Hall got interviewed for the latest installment of the Comic Pop Library podcast! Want to hear Mike's rambling inner monologue given... (Read More)

Prototype tuck-box and "Strange Visitors" update!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As you'd already know if you followed the Vampsylvania Twitter account (hint, hint) it's Prototyping Day for the Vampsylvania tuck-box! Obviously, the finished version won't have those unsightly lines along the folds, and will be printed on smooth,... (Read More)

Vampsylvania demo THIS SATURDAY at Portland's Guardian Games!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Gosh, we've updated a lot today! Sorry about that...but this update is totally worth it, we assure you. Why? Because this Saturday, February 27, from 1:00 to 4:00pm, Vampsylvania creator C. Michael Hall will be running live demos at Portland's gaming... (Read More)

Amendment to previous update...

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The review link in that previous update doesn't seem to be working now, so here's a new one: http://kybg.blogspot.com/p/review-vampsylvania.html Thanks to backer (and gaming buddy!) Joe for spotting it! --Mike  (Read More)

Vampsylvania reviewed by The Kentucky Bored Gamer!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kentucky Bored Gamer has just posted a review of Vampsylvania, which you can read HERE. Vampsylvania has always scored well with family gaming groups, and this family's experience continues that trend. Thanks for the review, Tim! We're glad you... (Read More)

Welcome to the halfway mark!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're officially halfway through our Kickstarter campaign, and the level of support we've received continues to blow us away! At the time of this writing, we're 225% funded, which is simply amazing. Make no mistake: when we launched the campaign, we... (Read More)

Game reviewers wanted for Vampsylvania!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Are you a game reviewer? And if so, would you like to review Vampsylvania ahead of its release? Of course, you would! Together we can make that happen. Just contact us for details, and be sure to include a link to the site on which your reviews... (Read More)

"Strange Visitors" revealed, Pt. 2: New Vamps!

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Every culture has some kind of vampire myth, and that's why these critters have appeared in movies from virtually every country with a film industry (here at Vampsylvania Central, we're especially fond of Hong Kong cinema's "hopping vampires," who... (Read More)

"Strange Visitors" revealed: Meet the new Villagers!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The "Strange Visitors" expansion introduces four new Villagers to Vampsylvania, and they're all tough as nails...they're going to fit right in around here! Vamps eager to catch these newcomers will have their work cut out for them. Introducing (from... (Read More)

"Strange Visitors" expansion: A preview...

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
There are a lot of new faces in quiet little Vampsylvania these days! There are more monsters than ever, of course, but there are also new Villagers--some just passing through, and others of a mind to stay. Sorry, vamps, but something tells us these... (Read More)

An interview with Vampsylvania creator C. Michael Hall and other news

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, Vampsylvania backers! I hope everyone's weekend was either fun-packed or shamefully lazy (depending on which kind of weekend you prefer). Here's an update on where we are: We've crested 200% of our original funding goal, because you're all... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal Added: Chip Upgrades at the $7,000 funding level!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Our next stretch goal won't be another add-on; it'll be an upgrade at no additional charge to backers! If we hit the $7,000 funding level, we'll create customized tokens to replace the standard chips we're currently using! These tokens play a key... (Read More)

Revealed: The exclusive "Early Riser" bonus card!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're down to the last handful of available "Early Riser" awards, so it's time to reveal the exclusive bonus card for that level ("Heroic Villager" backers will receive it, too): the Mysterious Benefactor! From his name to his "Kickstarter logo... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL ACHIEVED! Add-On Reward Unlocked: An expansion EXCLUSIVE to Kickstarter!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We said it was going to happen, and it is: Vampsylvania is getting an expansion, and it's exclusive to Kickstarter! As I've mentioned elsewhere, we're calling this expansion "Strange Visitors." This expansion adds new Villagers, new Spoilers, and new... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: An expansion is imminent!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Good news, everyone! Thanks to your continued support, we've hit a high enough funding level that I can announce our first stretch goal: the "Strange Visitors" expansion, which adds optional cards (and a new mechanic!) to the game! "Strange... (Read More)

The exclusive reward card, in-progress!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
As it appears on my Cintiq at this very moment...   (Read More)

Video Update: Thanks, and some notes on what's coming next...

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

We...no, YOU did it!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Fully funded in under 24 hours! There aren't any words to express the depths of my gratitude to one and all of you. Some of you I know; many of you, I do not. But whether we're old friends or new, you're all aces in my book. Look at that...I'm so... (Read More)

Exclusive cards added to Heroic Villager reward level!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've decided to add the Kickstarter exclusive card to the Heroic Villager reward level as an extra "thank you" to those of you who've so generously waded into the deep end of the pledge pool! Since the reward description can't be changed now that... (Read More)

...and away we go!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're off to a great start! These adorable little undead monsters are one step closer to world domination, and that's all thanks to you amazing backers! We still need your help, though. Most of you are veterans of the crowdfunded game scene (How... (Read More)

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