Launch Torpedoes! (PnP)
A project in Burke, VA by John H. Kohn000days
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A solo board game where it's up to you to stop an enemy fleet from getting through!
Backers: 126
Average Pledge Per Backer: $5
Funded: $586 of $45
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 18th (29 days)
Project By: John H. Kohn
Backers: 126
Average Pledge Per Backer: $5
Funded: $586 of $45
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 18th (29 days)
Project By: John H. Kohn
$586
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 18 @ 16:05 -0500 GMT
1302%
of goal
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Latest News
ONE Game Pieces offer switched from non-US to US, only 
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
A non-US Backer has dropped his $17 pledge, so I have transferred it to the $10 pledge. (Read More)
Manufactured prototype coming soon
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Since I had a strong response from Backers, I was able to order a manufactured version of this game from my favorite factory. Today, I am given assurance that a final product should be in my hands by January 27th. Barring significant errors in... (Read More)
Buyer's Remorse not sought here -- re pre-cut game pieces
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Demand for the pre-cut games pieces has been awesome, and I'm gratified for your response. However, I just want to match your expectations to the reality of what you will receive. 1. The pieces were hand cut by scissors, and not Exacto knives, so... (Read More)
For non-U.S., only, Pre-cut Game Pieces offer
January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
With demand for U.S., only almost full, I've decided to offer a more limited number (10, only) game pieces packets I'll cut and ship to Backers who are not in the United States -- at a slightly higher price. You'll still get ALL the files (game... (Read More)
Correction made to a caption.
January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In the caption for the board, I erroneously indicated that the initial condition of the boats' stacking 3 high could be exceeded once they left their red hexes. That is not correct. At no time can a stack of boats exceed 3 high. This point is... (Read More)
Only 8 left for Premium Backers!
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
17 of the 25 Premium Backer rewards are already taken, leaving only 8 left.... (Read More)
A peek for those lucky subscribers of the TUTORIAL
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Below is the first two pages of this 136-page tutorial (.pdf format file), that has, within the five scenarios, views of the game board with play-by-play movement of the pieces (represented by color-coded letters, for clarity) and narration of what... (Read More)
The Five Chapters of the TUTORIAL $3 and $10 Backers will receive
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
1. Rookie Move 2. Lone Wolf 3. Buddy System 4. Wolf Pack 5. An Actual Game Played (Hard Level) (Read More)
There's more to a PT Boat than torpedoes -- a contenporaneous tour (2012)
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a contemporary tour (2012) of PT-568 deck, armaments and below decks: (Read More)
Industry film by Elco: "PT Boats - Giant Killers, part 3"
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
For your continued viewing pleasure, an industry film by the maker of PT Boats!!!! This is the third and last, part 3, segment. (Read More)
Industry film by Elco: "PT Boats - Giant Killers, part 2"
December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
For your continued viewing pleasure, an industry film by the maker of PT Boats!!!! This is the second, part 2, segment and the third will be posted later. (Read More)
Industry film by Elco: "PT Boats - Giant Killers, part 1"
December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
For your viewing pleasure, an industry film by the maker of PT Boats!!!! This is only part 1, and the others will be posted later. (Read More)
More details revealed in caption of game board
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The caption has been updated to reveal number and positioning of the torpedo boats, as such: "Updated game board with legend showing how enemy ships move by a die roll. The 10 enemy ships start at the top "+" hexes and work their way down towards... (Read More)
A short slide show/video of Enemy Ships reaching the other side of game board UNOPPOSED
December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The video will show all ten ships racing towards the other side of the game board. Although all respond to a single die roll per turn, not all their movements appear to be in formation. Those Backers who signed up for the TUTORIAL will find viewing... (Read More)
An updated game board posted here and on the body of the campaign
December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This view includes the legend on how the die roll affects the movement of the enemy ships. This emphasizes that the enemy will continually come towards the other end of the board with each turn. The ships may zig and zag, but never go sideways or... (Read More)
For inspiration, here's some real WW2 combat footage of a PT boat in action (6:38)
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Apologies for the unnecessary, cutesy McHale's Navy music, etc. Just keep it on mute. (Read More)
We EXCEEDED the goal!
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank you, collectively, for getting this campaign funded in less than 24 hours! This will allow us plenty of time to gather more Backers like you. (Read More)
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