Battle of the Bands: The Deluxe Edition Card Game

A project in Sylmar, CA by dan smith
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What do you, your Mom, a Hand Puppet and an Elvis Impersonator have in common? They're your band... and you are going to ROCK!!!
Backers: 149
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $9,844 of $3,000
Dates: Aug 2nd -> Sep 1st (30 days)
Project By: dan smith
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Latest News

EU/UK/AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/ETC.. SHIPPING AND HOW I'M DOING IT.

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A funder brought up the question if this campaign was EU friendly. I didn't know how to do it like the others, having experience with the King of Crime campaign, I plan on doing it this way.  There is a shipping charge. USA is $7 Canada is $12... (Read More)

The last card of the 16.

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I haven't shown you all of the special 16 cards that funders will get if they buy the 4 expansions... there should be a surprise. But I have to show you this one... it's my new favorite and it can be combined with another Instrument on one Band... (Read More)

A little less than 2 days before we get on stage!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
And the pyrotechnics are going off! More and more are joining us on stage! I am making sure all of the cards are perfect, I am starting on the BE IN THE GAME cards... I will post as soon as they are finished. Here is the T-Shirt design for your... (Read More)

Less than sixty hours to go...then the lights go down and the music starts to play!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are cooking with gas, now, people! I am working on the revamped t-shirt design as the original one has wrong font style and heck, I've been wearing them for over 16 years now, I need a break!!!! I'll show it next update. All of you with BE IN THE... (Read More)

The last 2 days, and I am energized!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I am busy working on the last few cards for the special 16 that the expansion funders will receive... will show some below! And I am starting to layout the BE IN THE GAME funder cards, making sure they are seamless with the existing cards in the... (Read More)

Out of chaos comes orders... er, pledges. All will be revealed here, please read this one!!!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I was a part of the funding mob for Massive Darkness. And they had optional buys every so often, which helped push forward to stretch goals. Brilliant concept of which I obviously didn't convey as well. Here's how you pledge. 1. Choose your pledge... (Read More)

So this won't be the last Kickstarter for me...

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
After some thoughtful discussion with my sounding board. I will do another Kickstarter in January for PARTY TILL THE COPS SHOW UP. A small 70 card game, $10, it's a game that's always been asked for and now I will get it out into the wild. (If we had... (Read More)

After some heavy thinking...

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The response to this kickstarter has been daunting. You, the funders are wonderful, you believe in the game, once you have played it, I'm sure you will adore it. Unfortunately the numbers of people supporting isn't what I expected, so I am making a... (Read More)

Last week, last chance for looooovvvveee!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Had a fun time demoing Battle of the Bands for the GAME HAUS, met some really nice people, had fun watching the players realize the game's potential with only 70 cards. Note: This KS version has 200 cards. I will do a deal with Target for... (Read More)

We've broken the 100 funder stall! Thanks, Lev!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, I've been working on what should be the last 2 rock stars for the final 16 cards that goes to those who purchase the 4 expansions... Frank Zappa? Debbie Harry? Mike Nesmith (Wool Hat!)?  Michael Jackson? You have 1 more day to get your... (Read More)

100 backers! Pizza time!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, here's a desperate move... If you can coerce another funder into this campaign at, the very least, the basic level, or if you add on another basic level to your existing pledge (to save on shipping), I'll bump you 4 expansions! (If you... (Read More)

Jeeze, Dan, Give it a rest, will ya? But this is BIG!!!!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I've not been happy with the price of the PERSONALIZED ME card offer, due to the side printer I've been dealing with for these. I've found another that  will do them for a much better price! And I know their quality because I just got a sample!... (Read More)

I hear you!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
 The reasoning behind the special ability is that Donovan's song is all about the positive force the Hurdy Gurdy man brings to the scene. "He's singing songs of luhhh huvvvvve!" So when you are positive during your gig, it resonates to more hip... (Read More)

Here's a peek at a couple of special cards the full expansion set funders will receive! (16 different cards!)

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All, We are almost at 100 funders!!! And with that I wanted to show you a couple of the special cards that will be given to the funders who option buy all 4 of the full expansion sets: SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL, BACKSTAGE PASS, FRONT ROW CENTER... (Read More)

Want Ads is now available as an optional buy!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The last full 50 card expansion set, WANT ADS, is now available for purchase. If you choose to have all 4 expansion sets, you will receive an additional 16 Kickstarter Exclusive cards, see update #13!  All you have to do is adjust your pledge by... (Read More)

Let's be clear about what's what in this campaign...

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
   If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me! The special 16 cards will have rock star cards, probably 4 of them, if there is a rock star you want to be in the game, I suggest you message me and also post the campaign's url... (Read More)

It's TRUE! You can have your own set of ME cards for your GAME!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are interested in having your own personal set of cards for Battle of the Bands, where you send me a photo and you are put on 1 of each of the 5 different ME card types (Techno/Stringed/Percussion/Wind/Reputation) for your personal game set,... (Read More)

TWO new expansion options: FRONT ROW CENTER 50 card set & The TOUR BOOK!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This week we have 2 optional buys, the 3rd Expansion, FRONT ROW CENTER, with more awesomeness for your game, and the TOUR BOOK!  First:  More of what you'd want available for your band!  Just add $10 to your pledge for each copy you want.And... (Read More)

House, RULES!!!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Home Rules, Rule! Here's a small list of Home Rule alternatives for playing BOTB. Got a home rule you really like? Let us know!1. I CONTROL MY BAND!!!  You may discard a card to rearrange the INSTRUMENTS in your band or discard a BAND MEMBER (and... (Read More)

I was thinking... (uh oh)

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
When this game is being manufactured, I have the capability to make unique cards. I can make ME cards with a photo of you in the middle. (Not a drawing, that's for the special levels.) I can do this for you only, it would not be in the game. I can do... (Read More)

Can't buy me love, but with a little help from our friends, we can go back to the top of the slide!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Ringo is already in one of the expansion sets that will be available by campaign's end.  And if we pass either of those goals, I'll throw in the other FB incentives instantly...  You have Starshine already, you will get CHARLIE MANSON (He had a... (Read More)

Wednesday Update

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to make sure you, the funders, understand where this project stands. I am partners with my printer/package manufacturer/fulfillment services. I did the preproduction sheets for the printer, I am hands on at every station of this game's... (Read More)

Backstage Pass Expansion now available for $10!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, we now have the 1st expansion for all ages available as an option buy. To order any options, You go to the manage your pledge button. You then add the amount to your starting pledge and after the campaign, the backer survey will ask you... (Read More)

We're close enough for horseshoes and hand grenades...

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
3 more funders and we'll be officially in the next level of stretch goal of MONKEY WRENCHES... but it's me who's doing this kickstarter, so guess what?  You got the first 2 levels as of now. Because you believe in me and this campaign, I want to... (Read More)

A BIG THANK YOU to all of my funders from KING of CRIME!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I see that we are filling up the seats with old friends of mine from my last KS, KING of CRIME... I know you well, I drew most of you!!!! ;) I am hoping with the influx of some BACKERS HUB and BACKERCLUB rockstars, we should be closer to front row... (Read More)

Just a little breather note.. it is GEN CON week... great timing!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! As a little promo pump I will add the STARSHINE card to every physical funder's order! (We haven't reached the FB sites likes to 500, but I like this card too much not to make sure everyone gets one!) And every band needs a groupie!  Very... (Read More)

FUNDED! FUNDED! FREAKING FUNDED!!!! (finally)

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
tap-tap-tap- Is this thing on?!!!So, here we are, I thought that with a low funding level we would have blown by this early on the first day... but I figure GEN CON is keeping people busy, so I hope they show up during the following weeks!  We all... (Read More)

About ordering optional buys...

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A few of you have asked me about this. Here's how you go about applying any optional buys for battle of the Bands: You go to the main page and manage your pledge. You then add the amount to your starting pledge and after the campaign, the backer... (Read More)

Six hours later after the show has started...

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
And we didn't reach funding. We got halfway. But I'm not SWAN from the Phantom of the Paradise, I'm the hero! I'm BEEF!!!! (Here's where you laugh.) Fear not, if we fund by 6am tomorrow morning, you will get The Phantom card along with the Mahstah... (Read More)

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