The Hackers Guild - Can You Accomplish the Impossible?

A project in Ashern, Canada by Raymond Northcott
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The Hackers Guild is a one versus many board game for 3-5 players ages 14+ that plays in 150 minutes created by Raymond Northcott.
Backers: 206
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54 CAD

Funded: $11,177 CAD of $22,000 CAD
Dates: Oct 3rd -> Nov 4th (32 days)
Project By: Raymond Northcott
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Latest News

We made 11,000 and 200 backers

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, With about 3 and half hours to go I am ecstatic to have reached 11,000 and 200 backers. While the objective was always to fund, this is a great consolation prize.  The support from the board game community for The Hackers Guild continues to... (Read More)

Thunderclap Reminder and Live Streaming Event

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, I wanted to send another quick reminder that there is still time to support the Thunderclap campaign.  We are currently sitting at 18 of 100 supporters, so if you can join in it would be greatly appreciated.  If you have already... (Read More)

One Final Push

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, The Hackers Guild's Kickstarter campaign is coming into the home stretch and while it isn't looking like the project will fund, I need your help to make one final push.   The final Thunderclap is well under way and I really need for... (Read More)

The Final Thunderclap is Live

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, Just a quick update to let you know that the final thunderclap campaign is live. Your support of the campaign by pledging a tweet or post as well as sharing with others would be greatly appreciated.  The campaign can be found... (Read More)

Thunderclap Update

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening, I received a message from a backer earlier this morning wondering about the additional Thunderclap campaigns, so I thought I would send you an update.  I have decided to run one final campaign set to broadcast Nov 2 at 11:30 PM CST.... (Read More)

New previews/reviews have been added to the campaign page

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon, Just a quick note to let you know that I have added a couple new previews to the campaign page - one from Cloak and Meeple and the other from Two Die For Games. Thanks to Brian and Mandi for the excellent reviews. I also wanted to... (Read More)

The Hackers Guild is now 2-4 players

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Following some feedback from backers as well as some play testers, I have decided to make The Hackers Guild a fully cooperative game for 2-4 players with a 5 player variant for those who liked the one versus many.   The rules haven't changed much,... (Read More)

Unlocked Stretch Goals and a quick reminder

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, If you haven't already noticed, I decided to reveal all of the planned stretch goals.  Let's work together and see which stretch goals we can meet. I also wanted to remind you of the Games By Ray Board Game Bash that is happening tonight in... (Read More)

Custom hackers and a cool contest

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Earlier in the campaign one a comment was left about the possibility of getting a template to make custom hacker mats.  That template is now available for download. In celebration, I would love to see what custom hacker(s) you come up with.... (Read More)

New backer avatars to show off your backer pride, tools for sharing The Hackers Guild, and live event updates

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening, The campaign continues to make a little headway, but I'm going to need your help to kick it back into high gear. To this end, and to help build a sense of community, I have the following announcements to make: Introducing The Hackers... (Read More)

I scream, you scream, we all scream for meeples?!?

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Thank you once again for your support of The Hackers Guild.   Progress on the custom meeples and tokens for the Collectors edition of The Hackers Guild continues. Today I have a sample rendering of the custom hacker meeples, and I hope to... (Read More)

The First Thunderclap is Live

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, Just a quick note to let you know that the first Thunderclap set to expire Oct 21, 2016 at 12:00 AM CDT is now live.  Join in on sharing the campaign and make yourself eligible for this campaign's special surprise. I appreciate any... (Read More)

Undead Viking share thought on The Hackers Guild

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey once again, More than one update in a day - hmm I will try not to make this a habit :) Just wanted to let you know that Undead Viking's review of The Hackers Guild has been added to the project page and can also be seen... (Read More)

Earn your chance for additional promo cards and a set of the custom coins from the Collector's edition

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, I have been amazed had the support over the first week of the campaign, but we still have a ways to go.  To help us get The Hackers Guild across the finish line,I will be creating Thunderclap campaigns that will expire the 21st and 28th of... (Read More)

Lions, and Tigers, and Tokens/Coins! Oh My?!?!?!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I was thinking of saving these until everything was done, but decided to share what I've been given so far.   I recently received some renderings from Cartesian Creations (www.cartesiancreations.com) for the custom tokens and coins they are... (Read More)

The Hackers Guild now has 100 backers

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, I am absolutely floored that you and 99 others have joined me on this amazing journey. Thank you once again for your support and everything you are doing to help make this game a reality. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know... (Read More)

Learn more about the creation of The Hackers Guild

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone, Just wanted to make you aware of a newly posted interview with Dan from Letiman Games about the creation of the campaign for The Hackers Guild. Enjoy! http://www.theindiegamereport.com/dan-goes-inside-the-hackers-guild Raymond... (Read More)

Another awesome day and some reward clarifications

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening everyone, Thanks again for another awesome day. We are approaching the 100 backer and $5000 mark which is really exciting. The additional Collector edition rewards also seem to be doing well, which is great. I did have some one ask about... (Read More)

The new reward level and an update to an existing one

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, I have just finished adding the new reward level. There will be a total of 100 collector's editions available between the two types. I also changed the new reward to now come with the Premium version of the game instead of the Deluxe.... (Read More)

Collector's edition part two

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that a modified version of the Collector's edition will be made available starting today at 1:00 PM CDT, along with 2 additional spots of the original reward level.  I wanted to try and give... (Read More)

Day 2 comes to a close

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Announcing a telescoping no glue box for the cards in the PnP

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, A huge thank you and shout out goes to Igor Larchenko for designing a box for the cards in the PnP.  The box template card be downloaded from here. This is one of the reasons I love the board game community.  Don't forget to say... (Read More)

What an amazing day!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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