Powder and Plunder: A Deck-building, tabletop game

A project in Cambridge, UK by Sam Smethurst
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A pirate-themed deck-building, tabletop game. Each player controls a ship, trying to be the greatest pirate captain on the high seas.
Backers: 74
Average Pledge Per Backer: £57

Funded: £4,186 of £4,000
Dates: Sep 11th -> Oct 11th (30 days)
Project By: Sam Smethurst
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Latest News

Day 30 - Unload and start refitting!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Final day. £4186. Pretty good run for a first strike into the world of Games design. Admin starts soon so keep an eye on your inboxes or I may not be able to send you your games. I am adding the final touches to the designs before they get sent... (Read More)

100% !!!! Day 28 - Drop Anchor and Step to! We've made Port!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Powder and Plunder is now a thing!!!Keep an eye on your inboxes as I will need to send surveys round to gather information for shipping etc. Now the pressure is on me to deliver games. I will continue post updates on the Spirit-forged... (Read More)

Day 27 - Prepare to reef sail!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
3 days to go, £3746, 63 backers and £254 to go... WowHey Folks, Sam here. We are almost there, I just need about 7 more backers for the game and this will become a thing! The game is going through its final round of testing and the last few knicks... (Read More)

Day 23 - Land on the horizon!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all: Apologies for the lack of updates in the last week or so. Work etc. has been rather significant. Hey Guys, Sam here. Day 23: £3285, 82% Wow! Almost a £1000 in under a day, less than £800 to go, we are getting very near to the end... (Read More)

Day 14 - Almost halfway there...

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
£1,694 and almost 15 days to go... It's been a good stretch thus far but we've still got a way to go. The banner has been updated with the tidied up purchasable cards. These have more concise action effect descriptions. Order cards that start in... (Read More)

Possible Minor adjustment to Game Rules: After getting Knocked out...

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Possible Amendment to the game rules:   Getting knocked out doesn't mean the end. If you are knocked out, you will lose the ability to win a major victory for yourself but you may still be able to help another claim the title. Knocked out players... (Read More)

Day 9 - Fair sailing.

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Sam here We are over the 33% mark and a third of the way there! We are thoroughly in the plateau of not much happening, though, so if there are any groups or people you know that may interested, I ask that you let them know and ask they take... (Read More)

Day 7 - 1 Week in.

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Just under 7 days, 25% of the way into the campaign. Doing well. There have been a few hitches, a few changes to the banner to get more information out there, still need to look for a few groups. From the off, I knew I needed to convince 100 people... (Read More)

Day 6 - Doldrums ahead.

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Sam here £1263, 31% of the way there. Been working on artwork updates and sketches for the new miniatures. Follow my facebook page @spiritforgedgames for details. Actively looking for new groups to share to and folks who don't yet know. Its... (Read More)

Day 5 - North-east by east.

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Day 5 - £1223, 30% of the way. Doing fairly well.  The plateau is levelling out so if there is anyone whom you know might be interested, please share and let them know. Sharing is almost as important as backing for this projects continued success.... (Read More)

Day 3 - Step lively there!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Sam here. Couple of important updates. PDF of the rulebook is avaliable for request. Email Spiritforgedgames@gmail.com for more details. I have also added more information about the rules to the banner. This should give more details about... (Read More)

Day 2 - Beat to Quarters!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Sam here Day 2: £946 and 23% of the way there. Great progress for the first couple days but still a long way to go. As per suggestions by a fellow backer, there is going to be a reward included in the box for those who have backed me,... (Read More)

Day 1 - All hands on deck!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Sam here. Day 1. £659 and 16% of the way there. Still a little nervous and plenty to do. It should have been mentioned from the off and I am going to update the banner to show this: the project is shipping from within the EU and is EU... (Read More)

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