Twisted - A Steampunk Miniatures Game
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Twisted is a steampunk tabletop skirmish game: experience world-class 32mm miniatures and an engaging universe dominated by the Engine!
Backers: 671
Average Pledge Per Backer: $242 AUD
Funded: $162,154 AUD of $25,000 AUD
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 16th (30 days)
Project By: Demented Games
Backers: 671
Average Pledge Per Backer: $242 AUD
Funded: $162,154 AUD of $25,000 AUD
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 16th (30 days)
Project By: Demented Games
$162,154 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 16 @ 17:01 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Only 8 hours to go – and one last Stretch Goal unveiled! 
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it: we are entering the last 8 hours of the Twisted Kickstarter campaign, currently closing in on 600% of our original funding goal! It’s our last chance to get a few more people on board and grab those Kickstarter Exclusives before time... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal down - 2 new Stretch Goals revealed!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW, you guys are too good at blasting through these Stretch Goals! Thanks once again for all of your amazing support - this is turning out to be a very exciting last 24 hours as we get an influx of late pledges! Awesome stuff, we are so thrilled by... (Read More)
24 hours left - and Horace de Havilland final artwork!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now inside the final 24 hours of the Twisted Kickstarter campaign! It is so exciting for Peter and I to know that we've received such support from all of you, our wonderful backers - thank you all for making Twisted such a success! It is such... (Read More)
Dawg and Flea unveiled, FREE extra Dice, plus a Playtester Review of the Twisted Game!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're down to only 33 hours left in the Twisted campaign, and there is plenty more news to share in this update! First up, the urkin Dawg and Flea have been unveiled in the next Stretch Goal! This is a quirky character Peter came up with: a small... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal: Tzandi + FREE Painting Guide!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got quite a bit of news in this update, as we enter the last 42 hours of the Twisted Kickstarter campaign! First up we've added a brand new Stretch Goal: this time it's a double whammy featuring both a new miniature - Tzandi - and also a... (Read More)
48 Hours to go!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
There are only 48 hours left to go in the Twisted campaign - wow, this month has flown by so quickly! We want to say another huge 'thank you' to all of our backers, we literally could not be doing any of this without you and we are so excited to have... (Read More)
More progress on the Avatar of Set!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Valentin Zak has been doing an absolutely amazing job sculpting the Avatar of Set for the Egyptian faction, and these latest WIP pictures are so incredible that we had to share them with all of you! We only received these today so they are... (Read More)
Ratcatcha Arrives for the Dickensians
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The Urkin forces of the Dickensians are bolstered again by the arrival of Ratcatcha! This mean little fellow sneaks around the sewers taking rats and other "edible" things for the Urkin dinner tables! He's also adept at lurking in the streets an... (Read More)
Pigsty Unlocked!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! What a busy morning (Australian Time) it's been! We have broken through $120,000 and so with some pride we unlock Pigsty for your Guild of Harmony force! He now has a lovely full colour concept by Nicolas Amoroso! He's done a brilliant job... (Read More)
The Guild of Harmony Arrive
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
A fourth Faction for TwistedThis disparate band of heroes form the mysterious Guild of Harmony. No one know for sure who leads them and their goals are unclear. What is certain is that they work to ensure that balance is maintained in the streets of... (Read More)
Bastion and Ariel Unlocked!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The two new FREE miniatures for Twisted have unlocked! Pledges over $150 now also get a free Bastion the Crab miniature and pledges over $250 also get the superb Ariel Miniature for free! More cool stuff to come so keep your eye out for new stretch... (Read More)
The Madness of Craig...
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Craig - our Scenery designer has a strange, and slightly disturbing habit, of coming up with all sorts of random ideas for Twisted. These are a few of them... Please Note: These are very rough ideas - some may make it into production - some may not... (Read More)
Rules Update - Alchemancy
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Nancy moved quickly towards the darkened alley. She knew the Servants of The Engine were abroad and that time was short if she were to escape a fight for which she was not prepared. She stepped into the darkness, her iron tentacles whispering... (Read More)
Character Design Focus - Agatha & Hercule
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Here is another in our series of Character design updates. This time we focus on Agatha and Hercule from the Egyptian Faction. As usual we start the process by deciding which characters we want to design. Given we were in Egypt Agatha... (Read More)
Shirke Unlocked and Pigsty Arrives!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! We broke through the $110,000 barrier today! Thanks to you all again for Pledging to support our project! This has unlocked Shrike to add to your Dickensians Company. Shrike is fast and dangerous with a long reach from his wicked rat spear!... (Read More)
Only 1 Week to go!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all our Backers!A huge thank you from both of us at Demented Games for your absolutely amazing support! We couldn't have hoped for a better result and, with you alongside us, Twisted will grow and expand into an amazing range of miniatures... (Read More)
Character Design Focus - Horace de Havilland
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, For today's update we will focus on the design of the next Character for the Egyptian Faction - the foppish and slightly cowardly Horace de Havilland! Some of these drawings are only hours old! You, our esteemed backers, are amongst the... (Read More)
The Gamekeeper - more work done!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Gamekeeper is very close to completion!We only received these new shots a few days ago and we are so pleased with the work Stéphane Camosseto has done on the Gamekeeper! There are some amazing details being worked into this miniature - just... (Read More)
Egyptian Work In Progress
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Here's another update on the work that's going into the Egyptian Faction at the moment! Inidgo Ford – Final ConceptFirst up here is the final concept art for Indigo Ford! Doesn't she look brilliant in glorious colour! As is ever the way... (Read More)
Sunday Night Miscellany
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, What a busy weekend! I spent Friday night running demo games at Mind Games here in Melbourne. Saturday I went and caught up with Nic at Eureka Miniatures to get the first batch of metal minis for the Faction Boxes underway. It's great to be... (Read More)
Production Update - Casting the Metals
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Metal Miniature Production at Eureka Peter and I have been working really hard at Twisted HQ to set up a good reliable chain of production for pledge rewards, and we wanted to give you an insight into our metal production partner for the miniatures.... (Read More)
Who might this be...
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's something to keep you guessing!The image below is a tinkered with version of a brand new concept for a Guild of Harmony Character that will be coming to Twisted soon! Can you guess who it might be? I'm evil aren't I... Cheers Pete (Read More)
Next Stretch Goal Up!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Bastion the Crab & Ariel The Guild of Harmony is bolstered by the addition of Bastion the Crab and Ariel. Bastion is a Crab full of bad attitude and a penchant for clipping small appendages off people with his newfound brass claw! Bastion is a... (Read More)
Character Design Focus - "Indie" Part 2
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Here is the second part of the design process on the Egyptian Character Indigo Ford (known to her friends as Indie). After getting the costume basically finished in the last update - barring a few tinkers here an there Owen moved on to the... (Read More)
The Egyptians Unlock!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You!With your support both the Egyptian Sets have now unlocked and they are available for selection as the "Faction Box" sets in the main Pledge levels. These fantastic sets form the basis of the third Faction for Twisted. The Egyptians - an... (Read More)
Terrain Housekeeping
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Requested ImagesHi all, We have had a couple of particular images requested recently. Jean-Paul wanted to see the Ultimate Terrain Pack on a 3' x 3' board. You can see it below. The terrain is probably a little sparse for a really good game. Ideally... (Read More)
Concept Development - The Avatar of Set
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, As we close in on the Egyptian Expansion we thought you might like to see how the deadly and impressive Avatar of Set was developed. This update will give you a better idea of the kind of process we go through to develop the Characters and... (Read More)
Twisted Terrain - The Twisted Staircase & Walkway
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Here is today's update and we'll focus on the Twisted Walkways. These fantastic MDF kits make some extremely characterful walkways to add to your table when playing Twisted! Remember Characters in Twisted can jump, climb and fall so the... (Read More)
Tinker Unlocked!
February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Tinkerbelle Unlocked Hi to all our illustrious backers! Tinker is now officially unlocked. We know we aren't exactly there but we are so close and you guys have all been really patient and supportive so we thought we would just give you all this... (Read More)
Twisted Tales - The Beginning
February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I thought you might like to read one of the backstories we have developed in support of Twisted. These short tales serve to illustrate the personality of our Characters and go towards building a more immersive experience for our players... (Read More)
Bases and Busyness!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! I picked up a set from of the laser cut bases from Craig at CNC Workshop the other day and finally got around to taking a decent photo! Here they are in all their glory! Don't they look fantastic painted up! I'm a big fan of the depth he has... (Read More)
Monkey Magic!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
A slight change to the Monkey King Stretch Goal Hi all! We have had LOTS of you fine Backers wanting to ensure you get a copy of the Resin Monkey King. We expected him to be popular but not quite this popular - so a huge thank you! To help alleviate... (Read More)
Rules Update - Combat in Twisted!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The Urkin peered over the railing of the staircase. Below him, in the dank square, stood the armoured form of Launcelot. He motioned to his companion who slipped through the railings and dropped to the wet cobblestones below. Both lads knew this... (Read More)
Character Design Focus - Indie
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As the Egyptian Expansion is so close we have started work on the concept art for the two missing Characters from that set. Your incredible support is allowing all of this new work to happen! This material is literally only days old! The newest... (Read More)
Friday night news!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello to all our wonderful backers! I know I've said this lots but thank you so much for your support! Sebastian and I and really proud and humbled that you all like our project enough to invest your hard earned money into it! Today has been a very... (Read More)
Twisted in Figure Painter Magazine!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The excellent folk at Figure Painter Magazine have done a company profile on Demented Games in Issue 34! It includes a brand new sneak peek at the WIP sculpt of Set! - never before seen (apart from by us of course)! We love Figure Painter Magazine... (Read More)
Concept Development - The Guardians of Set
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With the Egyptian Expansion getting close to unlocking we thought you might appreciate a bit more of a detailed look at the work that went into the development of the foot soldiers of the Faction – the Guardians of Set. The first stage in the... (Read More)
Twisted Terrain - A closer look at The Old Corner Shop!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
At Demented Games we realised early on in development that interesting Terrain would help enhance the gameplay of Twisted a great deal. We set out to find just the right people to help us an we were lucky enough to be able to partner with the... (Read More)
Rules Update - The Turn Structure of Twisted
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Gretel crept quietly down the darkened alley, her pistol cocked and ready. Hansel skittered amongst the guttering on a nearby wall, happily tasting morsels of various mildews, deciding they are best not eaten and spitting them out in that slightly... (Read More)
The Gamekeeper Takes Shape!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your fantastic support we’ve been able to schedule a bunch of new Characters for sculpting! We thought you might like to see some of the sculpting work currently in progress for Twisted. Production is well underway for the remaining... (Read More)
BIG EGYPTIAN NEWS!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Egyptian Expansion Set Revealed! This wonderful set of miniatures includes the imposing and powerful Avatar of Set along with a couple of brand new Characters for Twisted who's design will remain secret for the moment! It also includes three more... (Read More)
Vinnie Unlocked!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The nastiest piece of work in London arrives!Vinnie, a rogue and general street thug has arrived in the world of Twisted! This hard man works for the highest bidder and will put his guns and penchant for surprisingly efficient violence to work for... (Read More)
The Engine - The Power Behind Twisted
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The Engine is a mysterious, ancient entity that attempts to control and influence the world of Twisted. Some scholars posit that it has always been; others suggest it is the creation of a civilisation that ruled the world many aeons ago. One thing... (Read More)
An in-depth look at the Dragoon and Flower Seller
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments and support so far! It’s so exciting to be able to launch Twisted in such a positive way, we’re really thrilled. The more funding we receive in this campaign, the more we’re able to expand the... (Read More)
A look at a Character Card from Twisted!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This is an urkin – once one of Feygin's gang of pickpockets, now transformed by Nancy's experimentation with the power of the newly discovered Engine Node! Once a young lad skilled in larceny, this urkin has been altered both physically and... (Read More)
Free Counters and Templates Stretch Goal now unlocked!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are amazing – we’ve crossed the $70k threshold to unlock our 8th Stretch Goal! Thanks so much for the continuing, fantastic support you’ve given to me and Peter in creating Twisted :) The new unlocked goal is a FREE upgrade to the... (Read More)
Thanks for a wild first 24 hours!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The first 24 hours of the Twisted Kickstarter campaign are complete – and not only have we already funded, but we have just passed 250% of our funding goal! Thank you so much to everyone who has backed our project. Your support means so much to us... (Read More)
Another Stretch goal falls: The Gentlefolk Miner and Urkin Rozzer have now been unlocked!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I almost cannot believe that we have managed to reach our 7th Stretch Goal on the very first day of the campaign! Absolutely incredible response from you all – thank you so much for backing Twisted, Peter and I are really touched by your support!... (Read More)
Scale of Twisted Miniatures
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! There have been some questions asked regarding the size of Twisted Miniatures. Here is a scale shot showing Launcelot (a tall fellow) and Dodger (a short, but nimble chap!) against a couple of reference minis from popular ranges. You'll have... (Read More)
The Urkin are Lurkin'
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! A huge thank you to our Backers! Your support has been fantastic - Sebastian and I are both so thrilled and proud that you like our project enough to give us your backing!The free pair of Urkin have now unlocked and these little chaps will be a... (Read More)
The Egyptians are here!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
From the fabled sands of the Valley of the Kings, the Egyptians faction have arrived in the world of Twisted! Carter’s meddling with the Engine Node hidden in a lost temple has caused the Engine to summon a steampunk avatar of the god Set, and... (Read More)
We've already made it to Stretch Goal 4!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are really steaming along here, thanks to all of your help and support! Again, we can't thank you enough for helping us to make our dream project into a reality. We are so excited! Stretch Goal 4 has now been unlocked! This is a great one: it's a... (Read More)
Trevor the Rat and the Monkey King are now unlocked!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Our next two Stretch Goals have now been unlocked - this is incredible, thank you so much everyone! This is a really emotional experience for me and Peter, we are absolutely thrilled with the fact that we're going to be able to fund Twisted! Trevor... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal unlocked - Nouveau Archway!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your amazing support, we have already unlocked our first Stretch Goal: the Nouveau Archway Add-on! This also means the ULTIMATE TERRAIN PACK Add-on is unlocked! The Nouveau Archway is another incredible MDF terrain piece designed especially... (Read More)
Thank you everyone - we've funded in 45 minutes!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow – THANK YOU so much everyone! We are absolutely blown away by your response to Twisted! We funded about 45 minutes after launch - incredible! This is incredibly exciting and it means we are definitely going to be able to deliver you a fantastic... (Read More)
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