AlakaSLAM: A Sorcery Tennis Microgame

A project in Somerville, MA by Donald Mitchell
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Alakaslam is a 2 or 4 player micro card game: a tennis match, spiced up with magic, and folded up into one small box.
Backers: 127
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25

Funded: $3,120 of $1,700
Dates: May 16th -> Jun 15th (31 days)
Project By: Donald Mitchell
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Latest News

Thank You!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Before I sign off for tonight, I'd just like to thank everyone for their support. Without you, AlakaSLAM would not have been successful. I'm looking forward to the next couple weeks as we work on getting the characters drawn and abilities finished. A... (Read More)

Character Abilities Unlocked!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you fine backers, we reached our first stretch goal! All characters will now have abilities. The current version of the 8 abilities for the base characters are at the bottom of this update. Next GoalI also just posted what that... (Read More)

Last Day!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may know, today is the last day for the AlakaSLAM Kickstarter! We are close to $100 away from our first stretch goal, so let us make it happen. Tell your friends, or increase your pledge to help us make that last bit extra. Who knows? Maybe we... (Read More)

Runes and a Party

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy there everyone! Runes There are now 4 runes on the page, so it's time to leak the second rune translation. http://www.eye4games.com/alakaDesign I wrote a blog entry about the design process for AlakaSLAM. We have 1 more rune coming out... (Read More)

Two Reviews and a Little Rune Too

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
UpdateWe are almost $500 from the first stretch goal! Let's get those character abilities into the game. One character ability that we're considering is: Recyclemancy: Draw step changes to: Discard 1, Draw +1. In singles, this means you discard 1 and... (Read More)

Last Week, Cross-Over, and Runes

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Last WeekThis is the last week before the campaign ends! We love each and every one of you for being such an important part of AlakaSLAM. We still have a bit to go before character abilities are added to the game, so let's make it happen! We have... (Read More)

Closing in on Character Abilities

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone. As I write this, we are $800 from unlocking character abilities! You can help make that happen by spreading the word. Other NewsIn other news, there will be 2 reviews of AlakaSLAM coming out soon. I'll link them on the page when they're... (Read More)

More Characters!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We just added another set of 4 characters to the reward tiers. We are close to the first stretch goal to give these characters abilities. Help us reach it by telling your friends or backing at a higher reward tier! French TranslationSomeone in the... (Read More)

Runic Easter Eggs and an Interview

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Two things to update you about. 1. Runic Easter EggsStarting now, and continuing until we either run out of ideas or time to post them, extra sets of runes will start appearing on the Kickstarter page. Use this translator to decode the runes and then... (Read More)

Casual Game Crowdfunding: Hollywood, Evolution, and Kart Racing

May 21st - via: casualgamerevolution.com
Time for the monthly Kickstarter roundup! May brings us several new card games, as well as the first in a new line from an established gaming company (North Star Games). A popular game from Russia is seeking an English release, and a new racing game mixes things up with a map-building mechanic. (Read More)

100% Funded!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Oops. I thought this went out yesterday, but apparently not. Hey everyone! We're 100% funded. This is very exciting to us and we'll be sure to honor the trust you put in us. Collectively, we all give a huge sigh of relief, but we are not done yet!... (Read More)

New Reward Tier

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are adding a new reward tier! OCCULT OVERHAND is $5 for a pdf print-and-play of the game. This will be included in all reward tiers above $5. You will not see a change on the higher tier text due to Kickstarter's policies regarding changing tiers.... (Read More)

50% Funded!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone. Thank you so much for helping us reach 50% funding! I'll theoretically be taping the doubles video tonight (getting 4 people together is apparently next to impossible). So look for that tomorrow after I do the voice over and editing.... (Read More)

Runes: What do they say?

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Progress ReportHey everyone! We are only 6.5 hours into this campaign and we are already 32% funded! It's all thanks to you wonderful backers! Cryptic RunesA lot of you may have noticed that the back of the cards and the secret stretch goal have... (Read More)

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