PinBox 3000 Artcade System
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A pinball game system made of recycled cardboard. Laser cut parts, customizable play boards, and gravity-powered. Tilt the future!
Backers: 220
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $14,971 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 13th -> Jul 13th (31 days)
Project By: Cardboard Teck Instantute
Backers: 220
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $14,971 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 13th -> Jul 13th (31 days)
Project By: Cardboard Teck Instantute
$14,971
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 14 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
149%
of goal
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Latest News
Cardboard Teck Instantute Thanks You! 
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all backers who brought us to this point. We couldn't be happier. We plan to keep our backers close to us as we enter into the production process. We're certain to have hiccups, as this is the first mini-mass production of our little... (Read More)
Local Battle Mode and Get One & Gift One reward unlocked!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Care to upgrade your Local Core reward to Local Battle Mode, and you still won't pay for shipping. You have until 12 midnight tonight to do so! After that, we will sell no PinBox 3000 after tomorrow. We turn into little maker elves. So if you... (Read More)
Playboard Visions
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have less than 40 hours left, and so much to show and tell you! So, we promised a stretch goal, but then realized we needed more development for what will become the most exciting feature of the PinBox 3000- the playboards. We can't wait to... (Read More)
Pintastic interview
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Copy this link to your browser for a fun interview. http://youtu.be/LZDGVgS2w5Y Live from a VT rest stop, midnight. Now back to our regularly scheduled drive home. See you at Tilt in Burlington tomorrow! Love to all the new backers. (Read More)
Pintastic!
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out Projectpinball.org. We hope to bring our PinBox 3000 into children's hospitals around the country! We just had a whirlwind time at Pintastic New England. A stellar representation of the best of all things pinball. The games were inspiring,... (Read More)
Let's Celebrate!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Thank you everyone who backed our project so far! We are looking forward to unveiling more PinBox 3000 goals over our last few days (they are coming), and to attending the events this coming weekend. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR... (Read More)
Clicky Clicky: Links we Like
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! Here are some of the links to our super awesome supportive sites for all you beautiful backers to share! Gizmodo.com Makezine.com Makezine on YouTube at National Maker Faire Helping us make our case in expressing the virtues of cardboard... (Read More)
This is Happening!
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
So, we just witnessed a huge surge today thanks in part I'm sure to the gizmoto.com article and the post from Make Magazine. We are so grateful! We're here at the Generator Maker Space tonight, building out what will become our stretch goal... (Read More)
Kid Backers and Kid Designers
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Once there was a Kickstarter backer with two children. The kids, whose names are Edie and Lena, wanted a PinBox 3000. Dad hesitated, because that's a Dad thing to do- don't give in the first time, or the second time, and don't give the kids... (Read More)
Tilt the Future T-Shirt is here!
July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are flush out of Grottoblaster T-Shirts. Yup. But guess what? We got these now! New reward! This is an absolute MUST HAVE for fans of the PinBox 3000. Get yours today for just $25 plus shipping. Keep sharing and let's Tilt the... (Read More)
Celebrate PinBox 3000 Independence!
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Matchstick and Mashobane An atypical day in the life of a CTI professor: Pete wakes up at the crack of darn, catches bus to Burlington, proceeds to laser cut two PinBox 3000 games (He then runs to work in Montpelier) that Ben wraps and sends them... (Read More)
Upcoming Events: Push to the Finish Line
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Cardboard Teck Instantute is making the rounds in our final two weeks, getting the word out to our local region about the PinBox 3000 as we approach the finish line in our campaign. We're flipping out! Here we go! July 3rd Montpelier Independence... (Read More)
Far Out Educational Outreach
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers and guests! Cardboard Teck Instantute (Ben and Pete) have been dreaming of taking the PinBox 3000 into schools, with its mix of STEM and STEAM possibilities, it seems like a no-brainer. But what comes as a surprise is how every... (Read More)
One third with one third!
June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers and Guests! We are officially one third of the way through our campaign and almost one third of the way towards our goal. Come on, one third! A little push into the land of threes, please pretty please! Share us! The big... (Read More)
Dale Dougherty of Make Magazine interviews Ben about the PinBox!
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
While having a blast at the National Maker Faire, Ben takes Dale Dougherty on a tour of the PinBox 3000 where STEAM meets STEM. Thanks Dale! (Read More)
National Maker Faire, Washington DC
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some pictures from the amazing trip we took to the National Maker Faire this last week (June 11th-13th) to showcase the PinBox 3000. We had a blast! 3 blue ribbons from Make Magazine, and an interview (to be posted later). We had a ton of... (Read More)
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