Epic Orphan: A Nuclear Risk Game
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Help uncover clues to end nuclear proliferation - both in the game, and in the real world!
Backers: 94
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $3,846 of $37,500
Dates: Oct 20th -> Nov 20th (31 days)
Project By: Games for Change
Backers: 94
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $3,846 of $37,500
Dates: Oct 20th -> Nov 20th (31 days)
Project By: Games for Change
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Last Updated: November 20 @ 10:30 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
Thank You for the Support!
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone - We want to thank everyone who supported our campaign and to let others know that you can still help us make this project a reality! Our organization will continue to raise funding on behalf of Epic Orphan so that we can make this game a... (Read More)
2 Days Left!
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 2 days left and need your help more than ever! Help us reach our goal in the remaining days and help us spread the word to make our game a reality! (Read More)
Calling all Secret Agents!
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, secret agents! Help us in the final days of this mission! Tweet us a nuclear weapons fact with the hashtag #EpicOrphan and link to the Kickstarter page for a chance to win passes to the 2017 Games for Change Festival, the annual conference... (Read More)
Why we’re getting serious about nuclear weapons
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Why are we focusing our current game project on nuclear weapons? Aren’t those not really an issue since the Cold War ended? North Korea’s missiles can’t even reach other countries, right? In short, no! Upon partnering with the N Square... (Read More)
Obama speaks on Iran Nuclear Deal!
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Catch our current POTUS speaking about nuclear weapons risk on the national news right now! (Read More)
5 Days to Go!
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We have 5 days till the end of our campaign and we need your support. Help us reach our goal and spread the word on Epic Orphan! (Read More)
Check out our Feature in Fast Co!
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled to be featured on FastCo! "Given that the incoming commander-in-chief has a somewhat cavalier attitude toward using warheads to settle foreign policy disputes, and he’s been highly critical of the U.S.’s nuclear deal with Iran,... (Read More)
Meet the Creators: Q&A with Dan Norton
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
“In games for awareness, you’re relying on the game first and foremost as an engagement tool. That doesn’t mean it should be vapid or trivial, but that your first goal is to make the gameplay interesting and sticky, so that the issue’s... (Read More)
Come Together to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons!
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Whether you fall on the winning or losing candidates side of the election, we can all agree that the next president will have to tackle incredibly complex global issues such as nuclear weapons risks! Nuclear risk we face and solve together as a... (Read More)
Meet the Creator of Epic Orphan: Q&A with Yvette Chin!
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We recently chatted with Epic Orphan’s creator, Yvette Chin, about her thought process and background for making her winning pitch for the N Square Game Design Challenge. Hear all about the origins of Epic Orphan and then back the game on... (Read More)
Why Nuclear Weapons?
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Why are we focusing our current game project on nuclear weapons? Aren’t those not really an issue since the Cold War ended? North Korea’s missiles can’t even reach other countries, right? Ploughshares Fund Director of Programs Paul Carroll has... (Read More)
Introducing a New Reward: Name a Nuke! $100
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to introduce a new reward! Help us name the nuclear weapons codenames in our game! ($100 level) Undercover weapons agents often nickname weapons they are tracking. Give a secret code name to one of the missing nuclear weapons in Epic... (Read More)
Cypher Codes & Inspiration for Epic Orphan
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know that the code breaking game in Epic Orphan is based on cypher code messaging techniques used by undercover agents? Cypher codes, unlike other types of codes, require a key that is used to encrypt and decrypt the code. Without a key, it... (Read More)
Thank You - Week 1 Epic Orphan
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody! We are so humbled by the support and interest in our project and are thrilled to see support coming from all across the world. We can't thank you enough for your early support and faith in our little budding project! Recognizing that... (Read More)
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