Moriarty's Machinations

A project in Somerville, MA by Duadikos
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A party game of deduction and manipulation, Moriarty's Machinations pits Sherlock and Moriarty into a final battle of wits.
Backers: 403
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27

Funded: $10,684 of $7,500
Dates: Sep 5th -> Oct 13th (39 days)
Project By: Duadikos
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Latest News

Final 24 Hours!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Portuguese and German Translations!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Short update today, but I am very pleased to announce that Moriarty's Machinations will be translated into Portuguese and German! Some backers had asked if the print and play will include the translations, and the answer is yes! All of the... (Read More)

Print and Play Tokens!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The most frequent question I hear about the game is "wouldn't it be great if there were tokens to keep track of heist eligibility?" Well now there will be! Today I am happy to announce that tokens will be added to the Print and Play. Below is a... (Read More)

Spanish and Russian Translations!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I am very excited to announce that Moriarty's Machinations will have translations into both Spanish and Russian! All of you have dedicated money, many have dedicated time, and a few have even dedicated their skills. A couple backers have volunteered... (Read More)

Funded! Plus Jack the Ripper social icon

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it. 5 days to go and we have reached the goal and then some. Throughout the campaign I have sent each of you an individual and (as best I could) personalized message to thank you for your support, but I wanted to say thank you again. I may... (Read More)

96%?! Plus Irene Adler social icon!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Just wow. Didn't I write 88% yesterday? Yes I did. You guys are the best! As promised, I have included the social icon for Irene Adler below. Irene is the hardest character to play, and by far my favorite. She appears only in games with an even... (Read More)

Staff Pick!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Normally I obsessively check email all day long, but I was laser focused at work today. What did I miss? Only the fact that Moriarty's Machinations was selected as a STAFF PICK! We must be doing something right guys and gals! Keep up the good work!... (Read More)

7 Days Left and CANADA!!!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
7 days left and 88%! Every day we add more backers and I continue to send lots of private messages to you guys and potential new backers. This a good place to be, but we still have to top this kickstarter off. Heads up all Canadian backers! When I... (Read More)

Gameplay Video!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

56% and Boston FIG Post Mortem

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
In case you didn't notice, we hit 50% funded over the weekend! (56% as I type this). We are well on our way to getting this game made, but we still need to get the rest. Here's a couple things I'll be doing to spread the word: 1. I wrote up a post... (Read More)

Status update

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there! It's been two weeks since the campaign launched, and I wanted to give a status update on how things are going. After two full weeks, we currently stand at 43%! It's no potato salad, but we're well on the road to success. As I said in a... (Read More)

Maker's Faire Weekend!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you live near New York City? Are you going to Maker's Faire this weekend? If so, look for a newsie! I'll be there spreading the word about Moriarty's Machinations. Here's a pic of me at Boston Comic Con: Boston Comic Con Newsie  (Read More)

Figgie Award!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As many of you know (especially if you were at Boston FIG), Moriarty's Machinations won the "Indie Ideals: Best Game" award, called Figgies. Here's a pic of Gosia (the artist for the game) and myself after the festival. Isn't her Irene Adler outfit... (Read More)

Game Maker's Guild Seal of Approval and Boston FIG Tomorrow!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday, Moriarty's Machinations received the Seal of Approval from the Game Makers Guild, a collective of indie boardgame designers in the Boston area (many of whom are board members for Boston FIG). Speaking of Boston FIG. Are you in the Boston... (Read More)

Casual Game Crowdfunding: Bomb Squad, 5Pax, and Party Games

September 12th - via: casualgamerevolution.com
This month brings a little bit of everything, including Tasty Minstrel’s first co-op board game, some fun looking party games, a unique cube building game, and 10 micro dice games that fit in one conveniently sized box. There’s definitely something for everyone on Kickstarter this month. (Read More)

25% and Boston FIG!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, Thank you again. Without your support, this game can't get made. In just 5 short days we made it to 25%. That's a big deal. You know what's also a big deal? We're still going strong. Each new day more backers have joined in who want to... (Read More)

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