Apollo: The Game of Our First Voyages to the Moon

A project in Pensacola, FL by Exoplanet Games
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Experience the excitement of flying a Lunar Landing Mission with the first collaborative board game about the Apollo Space Program.
Backers: 242
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $16,167 of $15,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Nov 20th (32 days)
Project By: Exoplanet Games
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Latest News

Game play review

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the delay in getting this short review out there -  "Got to playtest Apollo several times this weekend. We really enjoyed it. The game play was great. While we had to abort several times, it made our successful mission all the more... (Read More)

Shipping updates

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I have received and responded to several requests for shipping quotes to particular countries / locations - please feel free to ask the question if you'd like an estimate.   We also updated some of the shipping estimates on the project page for some... (Read More)

Final Week!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for the backing, likes, and shares!   We are close to the finish line and the goal is in sight!   As a bonus, we will be including the Apollo 18-19 missions as part of the initial funding goal! Thanks again!    (Read More)

Another review prototype went out yesterday & some feedback

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We broke $10k yesterday!   Thank you all again for your continued and generous support of this project! We were approached by a well known person in space circles and provided them a copy of the game yesterday - so most of the day was spent... (Read More)

EU / Canadian / Australia Friendly !

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Busy week and weekend - we are happy to announce that we have been able to chart a course to making this project EU / Canadian / Australia friendly.  We will still look to charge actual shipping, but warehousing products will allow us to ensure it... (Read More)

A busy week!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a busy week with lots of activity and interest - we are setting up to get the game play videos online this weekend now that we have updated game pieces and cards on hand.  Shipped out another prototype for play testing as well and looking... (Read More)

Monday #2 Update

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
First, thanks for the continued support - passing 130 backers and the % funded continues to climb - we still have a ways to go, but the latest signs are encouraging.  Please don't forget to pass the word about this project to friends, groups, online... (Read More)

New prototype game pieces arrived

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
And are sized right for the game and look much better - but they are still prototypes with some rough edges / imperfections.   New Game Pieces  Also some photos from play testing today.          (Read More)

New prototype components arriving this week

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We have some new game piece prototypes arriving this week and will post up photos when they arrive.  Also look for some actual gameplay clips this weekend. Thanks for the continued support and suggestions!    (Read More)

Hit 50% this afternoon!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm happy to announce that we passed 50% initial funding this afternoon - not bad for the first 6 days of the campaign!   There is still a long way to go to make it and we aren't ones to count the horses before they come home, but it's still a great... (Read More)

100 Backers!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Great work!  We made it to 100 backers and shipped out out a prototype for review!  More on that soon! Thanks again for the support!    (Read More)

Monday Update

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the support - we had a slow weekend overall but there has been external interest from several parties about the project - we are also sending some prototypes out for external review this week. More to follow and thanks again for the... (Read More)

Updated video with additional project details - we are past 45% !

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We added a video at the start of the project description in order to answer questions some people have had on the components and walkthrough.  Also on Youtube  https://youtu.be/kt9_z5TiT-g Thanks for the support!   (Read More)

Past 41% in 2 days!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We continue to receive support and commentary on the project, along with suggestions on improvements, etc - all of which we are taking onboard to look at.   Thanks again for backing and sharing this project, both here on K/S and on other social... (Read More)

We are in talks with fulfillment options to make the project both EU and Canadian friendly.

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the continued support, suggestions, and questions.   We are talking with fulfillment centers to get the project EU and Canadian friendly.   We will update the project with more details as we get them sorted out but I believe it's a... (Read More)

Day 2 Update

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've received some shipping questions from backers / potential backers from overseas and in the EU.  We understand the complexities of shipping, VAT, and are working with a EU distribution center to make this project EU friendly.   Additionally... (Read More)

Thank you again for backing this project

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Thank you everyone for helping us reach 30% funded in under 11 hours!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The outpouring of support is incredible - we really appreciate all the shares, backs, and likes.  We are really looking forward to bringing this game to you and the world!   (Read More)

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